When it comes to party food, avocados reign supreme-especially when tucked into vegetarian empanadas. Soft, creamy, and buttery, avocados are a year-round favorite, perfect for everything from salads to desserts. Desserts? Yes, but that's the subject of another post. My take on avocados today is Avocado, Black Beans, Queso Fresco Empanadas. Yes, a vegetarian […]
Cinnamon Snaps - A Cinnamon Lovers Cookie
Cinnamon snaps are for more than just Christmas. In this post I am offering another installment from my Aunt Lou Archives series - Cinnamon Snaps - a close cousin to the ubiquitous Ginger Snaps cookies. It's a cinnamon dessert that won't disappoint. [feast_advanced_jump_to] Spice cookie history At first, I was somewhat skeptical about cinnamon […]
Pork Tamales Recipe and History
Mexican pork tamales have a unique and rich flavor that combines the earthy taste of masa (corn dough) with a savory pork filling. These will melt in your mouth! What are tamales? Tamales - a Latin American food with ancient roots and is a popular for the Christmas season. Here is your step by step […]
Pistachio Rosewater Cookies
Pistachios are a huge favorite of mine. I must confess, I always buy them whole because I love breaking the shell. For a long time now I had been wanting to make cookies with pistachios. I also wanted to incorporate rose water into the recipe. Yes, rosewater, an often overlooked culinary ingredient. Although hardly visible […]
Wild Mushroom, Gruyere, Mini Quiches
How to make mini quiche: start with the best ingredients. There's fungus among us! Wild fungus to be precise. Wild mushroom, Gruyere, mini quiches is another one of those personal food items that I love. I love mushrooms in any shape way or form. [feast_advanced_jump_to] Porcini Mushrooms When I was in college, a Swiss friend introduced […]
Chorizo in Wine Sauce - Chorizo al Vino
Chorizo: Spanish vs. Mexican. So what is chorizo? Is it taste, texture, smell? Well... how about all of the above. The word chorizo means sausage in Spanish. Pretty plain huh? Well, not really! Whether you choose the Mexican or the Spanish variety, they are both full of rich, robust flavors. So, let's get back to […]
Hummus Made With Greek Yogurt Recipe
Every Middle Eastern country seems to have their own special hummus recipe. There is some argument among food historians whether this dish originated in Greece or Arabia. Hummus is easy to make and takes only a few minutes. If you have a food processor, hummus hummus is on your horizons. I especially love my hummus […]
Middle Eastern Lentil Soup
Healthy and full of flavor! Middle Eastern lentil soup is simple yet it has exotic flavors you won't forget! This is one of my all time favorite soups!
Lamb Kofta Kari - Meatballs in Spicy Curry Sauce
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 love it when a dish has multiple personalities, don't you? Kofta Kari or kofta curry is […]
Tostones Recipe with Avocado Cream Sauce
Tostones are crispy, twice-fried green plantains popular throughout Puerto Rico, the Caribbean, and Latin America. This tostones recipe pairs golden, crunchy plantains with a creamy avocado dipping sauce for a flavorful appetizer, snack, or side dish that's perfect for entertaining. If you happen to be Latino, chances are you are eating tostones a few times […]
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