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...
Recipes List
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...
Arroz con Gandules
This is a Puerto Rican favorite, present at almost every meal. The earthy taste of gandules (pigeon peas) is combined with bacon, sazón and rice for a perfect side dish.
Horchata
Horchata is a creamy, smooth sweet summer drink popular in Spain and Latin America. It is traditionally served cold in a tall glass without ice. Unlike Americans, Europeans are not fond of ice in their drinks. Horchata is usually paired with a pastry. The origin of the name horchata derives from Latin, hordeum meaning barley....
Korean Barbecue Pork Chops
Korean barbecue pork chops have a sweet and spicy taste that will make your taste buds burst into song. They go with just about anything: picnic favorites, jasmine rice, delicious salad greens, you name it! [feast_advanced_jump_to] I've been reading up on food trends lately, and have found that Korean barbecue ranks very high. More...
Strawberry Tart with Vanilla Custard
Strawberry Tart is one of my favorite desserts. The simplicity of the shortbread crust combined with the delicious sweetness of vanilla custard and fresh juicy strawberries is the absolute highlight of my summer. European Patisseries are famous for their colorful not to mention mouthwatering displays of fruit tarts. Strawberry, blueberries, raspberries and apple, are among...