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If you’re anything like me, you’re probably always looking for new ways to prepare old favorites. So, how does pork loin with spicy maple chutney sound? What exactly is chutney? Well, it’s like a relish of Indian origin that is normally made with fruit, vinegar, and some spices. Because of its flavor combination, it goes perfect with…
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #StartAHealthyRelationship #Collective Bias Any kind of curry is a favorite at our house. So, when the opportunity came up to create a curry using almond butter I jumped at the chance. You see, almond butter is one…
A few years ago, at the university where I work, we had a Moroccan Fullbright student who taught my husband and I how to make a chicken tagine. I was mesmerized by the cooking process, and the results: a delightful flavor, the aroma of my kitchen, and a very tender meat. Ever since, I…
Many moons ago I made Guinness mustard. It was an experiment of sorts, and it actually turned out really well. Recently I went home to Panamá to visit family and friends, and taught my oldest sister how to make it. She was very impressed. I felt like a true culinary genius. Now, I guess I will…
Aah! Soft, flaky, mouthwatering puff pastry. Just the mention of this heavenly carbohydrate makes me close my eyes and dream of the endless possibilities, like spicy beef puff pastry appetizers, for example. Pastelitos de carne, as they are called in Latin America, are without a doubt one of my favorite snacks. My family loves them too! You…
Today’s recipe for English toffee chocolate chunk cookies comes from Bon Apetit magazine, one of my favorite culinary sources. Every month my husband and I anxiously await the arrival of this lovely publication. So in one of the previous issues there was a recipe for this cookie; we both thought it would be a great…
Here is a quick and easy weeknight meal for taco Tuesday made with ground pork. Spicy pork tacos with red cabbage slaw made with Vietnamese chili garlic sauce have a nice kick of heat you will love. There is this craft brewery in my town that has the weathered look and feel of a cozy,…
Is it milk punch, or milk with a punch? Given its name it must be the latter. In any case, scaitlin (Irish whiskey milk punch) is a great drink for a cold winter night. For this recipe I used Jameson because for some reason it seems to be more popular than Bushmills. This old Irish…
In Portuguese, the name is pão de queijo. I had heard a lot about this authentic Brazilian cheese bread from an American friend who eats gluten-free. She doesn’t do this by choice, as she clearly points out. She is a celiac, and therefore cannot tolerate wheat products. I have always been intrigued with this gluten-free bread…
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 in…
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