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...
Recipes List
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, a dish made with phyllo pastry, is filled with meat or cheese. Originating in Central Asia, it was adopted by the Ottoman Turks and spread throughout their empire.
Thai Coconut Chicken Soup
Hey coconut!!! That was my son's favorite greeting when he was about 3 years old. We still tease him about it and he is 19! I, for one, love coconut anything, this is why this soup is one of my favorites. There is a little Thai restaurant in my town that makes this soup. I...
Sofrito Recipe: The Flavor of Latin America
So what? Sofrito!!! What exactly is sofrito? Sofrito is the base for most Latin American and Caribbean meals. It is used in stews, rice dishes, bean dishes and soups. Sofrito is not a single ingredient, but a tomato base concentrate, accented with garlic, onions, cumin, and jalapenos among other things. An arroz con pollo (rice...
Polvorones de Limón: Spanish Lime Shortbread Cookies
Polvorones de limón are a Latin take on an old British favorite: shortbread cookies. Buttery and delicious with a hint of lime and dusted with powdered sugar. This is an easy shortbread cookie to make and freeze well too. [feast_advanced_jump_to] These aren't your standard Christmas cookie. As the holiday season draws near, I am...
No-Bake Flan
This no-bake flan recipe comes to you courtesy of my sister, a fantastic cook. I must admit, I was rather skeptical when she said she was going to make a flan ON THE STOVE. Whoaaa, "this is never going to work" I said (in my head of course)! I honestly didn't think her culinary trick...