Chicken lettuce wraps or larb gai are a great summer meal. Light, fresh, crunchy, and delicious. This is the kind of dish you crave when the mercury rises and heavy foods are out of the question. For those who are looking to curb the dreaded carbs, they are perfect. What are Thai lettuce wraps? This...
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Authentic Brazilian Cheese Bread - Pão de Queijo
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 conference. Her name is Claudia, and she runs a hip and...
Cassoulet - French Classic Pork and Sausage Stew
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. This French pork stew is a truly rustic dish with a blend of aromatic and savory spices giving it a unique...
Jamaican Toto - Caribbean Coconut Cake
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 coconut anything, so this cake is just right for me,...
Carrot Coriander Soup
Carrot Coriander Soup. Hmmmm..., now that sounds interesting! I have two stories to tell you: one about soup, the other about carrots. [feast_advanced_jump_to] Prior to writing this post, my carrot soup knowledge was fairly limited. So, I began my research into the origins of this popular root vegetable. To my pleasant surprise and yours now, I...
Irish Butter Shortbread Cookies
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 to the magic of Kerrygold butter. No this is not a...
Guinness and Cheddar Fondue
[feast_advanced_jump_to] 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 Party Appetizer Guinness and Cheddar Fondue went over really well at a party!! Every year one of the...
Moroccan Saffron Chicken Tagine
Moroccan Saffron Chicken Tagine 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 dish. Fresh, aromatic, and slow cooked Moroccan cuisine has...
Korean Kim Chi
This Korean kim chi is vegetarian, quick, lasts for months, and loaded with probiotics. Not to mention budget friendly. Store bought kim chi 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...
Burek
Burek: spiced beef wrapped in phyllo pastry. These tasty treats are a staple street food in Eastern Europe and easy to make at home. [feast_advanced_jump_to] Slavic Cuisine 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 be found...