Lamb meatballs in curry sauce for the win. Today I bring you lamb kofta kari, a dish from the Indian subcontinent. It is spicy, tasty, rich and oh so easy to make. Better yet, it can be served as a main dish or as an appetizer. I absolutely love it when a dish has multiple…
If you happen to be Latino(a) chances are you are eating tostones a few times per week. Tostones are fried green plantains. A food so nice they fry it twice! Plantains are the nutritional staple of most of Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean. It’s a subsistence crop that grows all year round. They can…
Make a Thai curry The rich flavors of Thai red curry chicken combined with a serving of jasmine rice create and easy and delicious weeknight meal. You will love the flavors of the curry, tamarind paste, coconut milk, lemon grass and ginger. Thai food is so diverse, I never tire of it. The flavors, the smells,…
A beer chicken recipe perfect for fall. Cooking with beer is one of my passions. Beer braised chicken and onions recipe is perfect for fall. It’ll fill your house with amazing aromas of braised chicken. I am drooling on the keyboard! Perfect for Oktoberfest. A Dutch oven chicken recipe that doesn’t need many ingredients. Chicken, some…
I love Mexican food because it is just bursting with flavor. Cumin, cilantro, chili powder, queso fresco! I drool over these. Enchiladas are among my favorite Mexican dishes. I’m making this for my vegetarian friends. You can adapt it and use different beans too. Spicy black bean enchiladas are a delicious way to eat a vegetarian meal…
Hi, how’re y’all doing today? I am doing just fine because I am sharing my authentic southern shrimp and grits recipe today. Yes, I know, I am Hispanic, what do I know about authentic shrimp and grits? Well, I do know a thing or two. And, since I can’t head south for the real thing…
Lattes flavors have blossomed beyond French Vanilla, hazenut, and mocha. Where flavors of yesteryear added a richness and warmth, lavender acts quite differently. A lavender latte is aromatic and lightly sweet. Infused Simple Syrup Simple syrup could be considered a specialty drink staple. Made with sugar and water, it packs a punch of sweetness without…
Are you looking for a hearty vegetarian soup that will put “meat” on your bones? Then this Moroccan chickpea and lentil soup (Harira) is just for you. This hearty and easy to make soup is perfect for the cold winter days we are having here in the north. Although I have never made it…
Dolmas, from the Turkish verb “to stuff”, are the culinary legacy of the mighty Ottoman Empire. Dolmas form part of the meze or hors d’oeuvres menu of the eastern Mediterranean. Dolmas everywhere! The precursor to dolmas is thought to be the Greek thrion” a fig leaf stuffed with sweetened cheese. Dolmas can be found in…
Before we jump into making lattes without coffee, let’s look at the humble root and the reasons why people are opting for this healthy, golden drink. What is turmeric? This root is native to India. It has since been cultivated in subtropical regions throughout Asia. Bright orange in color, turmeric has a lot of health…
