My stepmom never made Indian food like this, but if she had, I sure would have eaten more of it growing up.

As it turns out, crafting Week 10, Meal 1: Chicken tandoori tacos with harissa yogurt felt like finding my roots, on my own terms.

I swooned over the fragrant spices — especially the vibrant, beautiful turmeric — and today I’m proud to sport yellow stains on my fingertips from working with an array of spices.

Better than the spices, though, was the harissa yogurt, a chili-lemon-spices mix that tied it all together.

Who would have known Indi-Mex would turn out so well? Continue reading Week 10, Meal 1: Chicken tandoori tacos with harissa yogurt →