Originally published February 25, 2018. Updated March 22, 2019 by Analida In Portuguese, the name is pão de queijo. I heard a lot about this authentic Brazilian cheese bread my gluten-free friend. She’s a celiac, and therefore no wheat. I’ve always been intrigued for a long time. I recently met a lady from Brazil at a…
Recipes List
Cassoulet – French Classic Pork and Sausage Stew
Originally published March 24, 2014. Updated March 16, 2019 by Analida Cassoulet, named after the earthenware vessel, is an aromatic not to mention hearty bean and meat stew guaranteed to warm your heart and your stomach during the cold winter months of the northern hemisphere. Cassoulet is a truly rustic dish with a blend of…
Guinness Beef Stew
Originally published December 16, 2014. Updated March 9, 2019 by Analida Easy Guinness beef stew recipe is slow cooked in Guinness and beef broth along with vegetables. The result is tender, juicy pieces of meat so tender you can eat them with a spoon in an aromatic broth of herbs and spices. This is so…
Jamaican Toto – Caribbean Coconut Cake
Originally published July 9, 2017. Updated March 1, 2019 by Analida I am super excited today because I am sharing with you a delicious recipe: Jamaican Toto-Caribbean Coconut Cake. I can’t take the credit because it comes from Cariel, my Jamaican co-worker. Jamaican Toto is a coconut dessert that is very popular in Jamaica. I love…
Carrot Coriander Soup
Originally published October 30, 2014. Updated February 23, 2019 by Analida Carrot Coriander Soup. Hmmmm…, now that sounds interesting! I have two stories to tell you: one about soup, the other about carrots. Prior to writing this post, my carrot knowledge was fairly limited. So, I began my research into the origins of this popular root vegetable. …
Irish Butter Cookies
Originally published June 7, 2015. Updated February 16, 2019 by Analida You’ve heard the expression “It’s better with butter”, you can now add Irish to this old saying. Am I exaggerating? No! Irish butter cookies will prove this to you. Irish butter cookies are to die for! They will literally melt in your mouth, thanks…
Guinness and Cheddar Fondue
Originally published January 31 2016. Updated February 8, 2019 by Analida You can make this Guinness and Cheddar cheese fondue recipe with a few simple ingredients. It is the perfect addition to a Friday night among friends or your next appetizer party. Warm and delicious! It’s a crowd pleaser Guinness and Cheddar Fondue went over…
Moroccan Saffron Chicken
Originally published June 2014. Updated February 2, 2019 by Analida Moroccan Saffron Chicken is another Moroccan dish with an eclectic blend of spices that is easy to prepare and oh so aromatic! Like all Moroccan food, it is the blend of spices, and the slow cooking process that makes this a most delightful and flavorful…
Korean Kimchi
This Korean kimchi is vegetarian, quick, lasts for months, and loaded with probiotics. Not to mention budget friendly. Store bought kimchi is generally a piggybank breaker. Why homemade probiotics are the way to go Upon return home from Asia, my daughter “forced” the household onto her probiotics bandwagon. Not the worst. Her claim was that…
Burek
Originally published February 2014. Updated January 19, 2019 by Analida. Get ready for spiced beef wrapped in phyllo pastry. These tasty treats are a staple street food in Eastern Europe. Burek is an integral part of Slavic cuisine. According to my dear friend Srdjan who is from Montenegro (part of the former Yugoslavia) burek can…
