Everybody loves roses right? Well, what better way to add more roses to your life than to add them to your food! Lemonade might go hand-in-hand with summer and picnics. Who says you can’t enjoy a glass of this tasty beverage in February, right? Just think of rosewater lemonade as the “lemonade of love”. My…
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2 Minute Spicy Mango Pico de Gallo Salsa
Super Bowl Sunday is just around the corner! Are you hosting? Regardless, one of the great traditions, apart from those multimillion dollar ads are the snacks. Yes, the snacks!!! This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group and Del Monte, but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia…
Garam Masala
What is garam masala? [feast_advanced_jump_to] You are pushing your cart down the aisle at your local supermarket. You are on a special quest! You need this specific spice for a new recipe you are dying to try. You finally reach the spice section and start searching. There it is: “garam masala”. Well, like curry, garam…
Panforte
[feast_advanced_jump_to] Panforte is a traditional Italian dessert for Christmas. It’s from Siena in Tuscany to be precise. Panforte contains fruits and nuts, and resembles fruitcake, only better! Trust me, this is NOT your grandma’s fruitcake. My German friend Angela said it reminded her of a similar Christmas German dessert called Lebkuchen. Panforte allegedly dates back…
Buche Noel : The Yule Log
The Yule Log or Buche Noel? Buche Noel is the typical French dessert that graces the windows of pastry shops and tables of homes throughout France during the month of December. [feast_advanced_jump_to] The literal translation is Christmas log or yule log. I recently had the pleasure of receiving detailed instructions on making the Buche…
Gravlax
Bagels and Lox anyone? Gravlax is a Scandinavian specialty. Just to clarify, it is not smoked salmon, and I will explain why. Salmon gravlax are cold-cured in sugar, salt and plenty of dill. I like to add about two shots of vodka, for good measure you know! [feast_advanced_jump_to] The name gravlax comes from two Scandinavian words…
Black Bean Plantain Empanadas
Black bean plantain empanadas is what you might call an unusual combination of ingredients. It is a perfect vegan dish. I am not a vegan or even a vegetarian by the way, but find these empanadas absolutely irresistible. You can stuff an empanada with just about anything, creativity is your friend. I have adapted this recipe…
Tarragon Chicken
Tarragon Chicken (or Chicken Tarragon) is one of my favorite all in one meals. It is a French Provencal dish that is healthy, hearty, aromatic, and not to mention wonderfully delicious. The ingredients are pretty basic, which is a definite plus in my book. The first time I ever came across chicken tarragon was in…
Irish Coffee
On a recent trip to Ireland, after a visit to the Foynes Flying Boats museum our tour guide with the willing help of my brother-in-law demonstrated how to make a true Irish Coffee. I find Irish Coffee to be absolutely delicious, given my undying love for two wonderful things: coffee and whiskey! [feast_advanced_jump_to] There, you…
Moroccan Country Bread
Nothing is more comforting than the smell and taste of warm bread. This Moroccan country bread is plain, rustic, and simply delicious. The best thing is that you can have fresh, rustic bread in about 2 hours. Bread in 2 hours?! Yup. that’s right!! No long rising time or excessive kneading. On the contrary, this…
