Irish Brown Bread is as typical as a pint of Guinness. It is a close cousin, or stepbrother to the Irish soda bread made with white flour. Although today both are equally popular, brown bread was initially more common because white flour was more expensive. People with less resources favored brown bread since it cost…
Recipes List
Moroccan Chicken Tagine Recipe
Moroccan Chicken Tagine is a classic North African dish, think stew. Tagine is also the name of the clay cooking vessel pictured below. Make this recipe in a ceramic tagine or slow cooker, read on! The cooking vessel is a shallow with a removable cone-shaped lid that allows the stew to vent. It is likely that…
The Easiest Coconut Curry Chicken
Sweet coconut steals the show in simple, yet aromatic dish. This curry packs serious flavor and doesn’t require too much prep. Chop, mix, done. If you are feeling adventurous, feel free to add a dash of cayenne for a touch of heat. Coconut curry chicken is perfect for a dinner party or a quick weekday…
Spanish Style Shrimp Tapas
Shrimp and other seafood tapas are extremely popular throughout Spain, given their coastline. This tapa is the Spanish twist on shrimp scampi. Theres more than one way to shrimp tapas! Shrimp tapas come in many varieties. I’ve chosen a simple yet delicious preparation that works well as a tapas dish or paired with rice or…
Tarte Normande – French Apple Tart with Custard
My friend Helene introduced me to the Tarte Normande, a delicious apple dessert baked in a custard. She took it to a gathering and I fell in love with it. It’s a nice alternative to the every day apple pie. Tarte Normand hails from Northwest France, Normandy. Its temperate climate is prime for growing apples….
Authentic Tortilla Espanola – Spanish Potato Pie
Tortilla Espanola is a simple, delicious dish to enjoy as a main or appetizer. In Spain, it’s a tapas staple (appetizer). At home, we enjoy it with salad greens. Tortilla Espanola consists of 4 basic ingredients: potatoes, onions, eggs and olive oil. Salt and pepper are added to taste. As far as the origins are concerned, my…
Garbanzo Beans with Tomatoes and Onions
Garbanzo beans with tomatoes and onions is a simple yet delicious tapas dish. The delicate flavors of the onion and tomato along with soft creamy garbanzo when cooked is something you must experience with your appetizer happy hour. It is hard to believe that this funny little legume packs such a flavor and nutritional punch….
The Easiest Peach Crostata – Step by step
During this marvelous season of peaches, what better dessert to make than a peach crostata. A crostata or galette is a scrumptious, rustic dessert. It’s pie dough wrapped around fresh fruit and baked to golden goodness. In my book, I consider peach crostata a “healthy” dessert, since it’s mostly fruit, right? The beauty of this dessert, lies in its…
Shrimp Ceviche Recipe
A delicious twist on the fish original. This Latin American appetizer is a party classic and oh so easy. Chop, mix done! What are you waiting for? Go make some ceviche, and don’t forget that nice cold beer to wash it down with. The origins of ceviche are as confusing as its multiple spellings. In…
Blender Salsa Verde with Mango
Here is a sweet, spicy, tangy quick and easy blender salsa for your next party! Read on and you’ll be eating this about 20 minutes. I was recently compensated with an amazing product from Ovente which I used in preparing this mango tomatillo salsa. All the opinions presented in this post are my own. This multi…
