Stuffed grape leaves are a type of appetizer or mezze found all over the Mediterranean region. These are the same as Greek dolmades found in many restaurants. I have easy step by step photos, meat and vegetarian versions and great tips to make these at home for your next party! You will love these tangy...
Recipes List
Turmeric Latte (Vegan version, too)
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...
Creamy Mango Lime Bars
Visions and scents of tropical islands are right at your fingertips when you bake a batch of these delicious creamy mango lime bars. They are kind of like lemon bars, same baking process, just different fruit. I think I have mentioned before that mangoes are one of my favorite fruits. I eat them every day....
Vietnamese Coconut Braised Pork - Thįt Kho Tàu
Xin Chao! That's Vietnamese for hello, and today I have another tasty recipe full of piggy goodness. I learned to make Vietnamese coconut braised pork (Thit Kho Tau) from Thanh (Tang), my daughter's Vietnamese friend. [feast_advanced_jump_to] My family and I met Thanh in Hanoi, Vietnam last December when we traveled to visit my daughter who works...
Best Guava Lime Margarita Cocktail Recipe
Nothing says summer like a refreshing guava lime cocktail! It's pretty color and delicious taste is the perfect accompaniment to tapas on the deck with family and friends. Guava juice is sweet and delicious. Stir in some lime juice, a splash of your favorite tequila or rum, give it a quick stir and top with...
Lemon Tartlets - How to Make Fresh Lemon Curd
Have you tried lemon tartlets? Aah, the flavor of fresh lemons! I love lemon anything: Lemon tartlets, lemon pie, lemonade, lemon candy. Okay, you get the picture, if it tastes like lemon I am game. This lemon tartlet recipe I have here for you will be the hit at your next party. The lemon curd recipe...
Mini Beef Empanadas - Savory Turnovers
Empanadas are savory turnovers common throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. Every country has their own variation of seasonings and ingredients adapted of course to regional taste and culinary traditions. [feast_advanced_jump_to] In Spanish, the word empanada literally means breaded. The Spanish word for bread is pan, hence empanada. Baked or fried? Empanadas can be...
Black Bean Burgers with Spicy Pico de Gallo
Veggie burgers are the rage! People are making these delicious bites from anything and everything. My take on these healthy gems? Black Beans!! Plant-based burgers from companies like Impossible Foods, Beyond Burger, and Morning Star are becoming increasingly popular as much of the world has gone vegetarian/vegan, or just want to reduce meat consumption. But...
Vietnamese Beef Noodle Salad: Pho Tron
A few nights ago my husband and I were Skyping with my daughter Erika's Vietnamese friend, Thanh. I've mentioned her before in some of my posts. She is the one who does the AMAZING street food tours in Hanoi. Well, we discussed various things, among them FOOD, of course! She told us "You guys need...
Vietnamese Egg Coffee (Ca phe trung)
Shortly after my daughter moved to Vietnam, she began raving about the food. We raised her a foodie, obviously. No street eat was too questionable, no dish too exotic. But, the one thing she really went on about was Vietnamese egg coffee (ca phe trung or cà phê trứng). When she fist told me about...