A long long time ago in a galaxy far away… wait, let’s just say long ago. Long ago, air travelers enjoyed what could be called the “golden age” of air travel. Meals prepared by chefs, printed menus and even post cards your stewardess would mail. I even love the wording they use “Served aloft aboard…
Recipes List
Cuban Vaca Frita – Latin Style Flank Steak
Vaca Frita! Fried Cow? Holy Cow!! Vaca Frita, a dish made with flank steak, was brought to the United States by the Cuban immigrants. Its rich flavors and funky name has made it a favorite of Americans, especially in Miami and other southern cities that host a large Cuban population. Cuban food has diverse…
Croquetas de Jamon y Pollo
Croquetas de Jamon y Pollo (ham and chicken croquettes) are a delicious Spanish tapa dish found in most bars in Spain. And yes, every bar you visit will claim they have the best croquetas in town! Loosely translated the word croqueta has the element of crunch in it (from the French croquer), and that is…
Cinnamon Snaps – A Cinnamon Lovers Cookie
In this post I am offering another installment from my Aunt Lou Archives series – Cinnamon Snaps – a close cousin to the ubiquitous Ginger Snaps cookies. I must confess that at first I was somewhat skeptical about these cookies. Cinnamon Snaps just sounded a bit plain, but my husband convinced me that we…
Poğaças – Savory Turkish Pastries
Poğaças pronounced pwa-cha are savory Turkish pastries made with feta and blue cheese. They are a close cousin to the Middle Eastern cheese fatayer, or the Greek tiropita. The dough is similar in consistency to that of a biscuit dough. It uses no eggs, and has a nice elasticity that makes it incredibly easy to…
Blue Margarita
Feeling blue? Well say good bye to your funk and try my Blue Margarita! The intense blue lagoon color will make you think that you are on vacation even if you are not. Blue Margaritas are a nice alternative to the common Margarita we all know and love. You might not find Blue Margaritas during…
Tusenbladstarta – Thousand Leaves Torte
Tusenbladstårta, translated means thousand leaves torte or in English spelled as Tusenbladstarta. It is a delicious Swedish dessert that looks very impressive, but it is really easy to make; your guests will think you spent hours and hours cooking. Okay, so it doesn’t have a thousand layers, how about 6! Nevertheless it is very good…
Tilapia Ceviche Recipe
Tilapia ceviche is just one of the many variations of the popular ceviche of Central and South America. Ceviche is a dish typical of Central and South America. Its origins are highly disputed among various Central and South American countries. Before the Spanish conquest, the Indians prepared ceviche by marinating it in a fermented juice…
The Aunt Lou Recipe Archives from Post World War I America
This section of my blog is dedicated to one of my husband’s relatives- Aunt Lou. It is a way for us to share with you family recipes that were until recently hidden in the cobwebs (okay, a Ziploc bag in the pantry) of time. You will find the ingredients are simple, and the recipes…
Terrine or Pate de Campagne Recipe
Terrine is a coarse ground pate that is baked in a loaf pan inside a water bath. Terrines normally incorporate two types of meats and use dried fruits, in the center, such as figs, apricots or cherries. The process of making a terrine is not difficult, only involved since you will be utilizing a few…
