I love anything wrapped in a pastry; well, almost anything. Who doesn't love a flaky, fluffy, buttery, melt in your mouth pastry enveloping a delicious sweet or savory filling? I don't know anyone, do you? A school lesson Years ago when I was homeschooling my son, an experience I would like to bury deep in...
Recipes List
DIY Chili Powder Blend
My homemade chili powder recipe is a breeze to put together. But most people go to the store and buy it. Why not blend your own? It's easy and you can adjust the heat accordingly. My chili powder experimentation happened out of need. Yes, necessity is indeed the mother of invention! I wasn't planning on...
Ten Tasty Tapas
Tapas are the appetizers famous in Spanish cuisine, and which in recent have gained popularity in metropolitan areas around the country. The word "tapa" actually means lid in Spanish, and some say the word originated because the original tapa were slices of bread used by those sipping sherry to guard their glasses against fruit flies. Whether...
Turkish Orange and Onion Salad
[feast_advanced_jump_to] Summer Salad Orange and onion salad is what you've been waiting for. This Turkish orange and onion salad is a great addition to any summer menu. It's light, refreshing, and a nice deviation from the usual greens. Bonus, no heavy or processed dressings. The simple dressing of olive oil, and herbs doesn't overshadow...
Chicken Tikka Masala and its History
[feast_advanced_jump_to] What is Tikka Masala? Today's offering? Chicken Tikka Masala, the national dish of the UK! It's a spin of north Indian food. Punjabi to be exact. What is the difference when you go for south Indian food? The dishes are much less sauce-based. Goa, India also boasts a host of popular, gravy-based dishes. ...
Ezme: Turkish Tomato and Pepper Salsa
What is ezme? Ezme is a Turkish tomato and pepper relish or salsa that is out of this world. Think of it as salsa's Turkish cousin. I had one bite at a Turkish restaurant and I was in love. I vowed to replicate it at home so I could enjoy it anytime I wanted. So...
Fried Yuca Strips
Fried Yuca Strips are the Latin American french fry. Yuca is popular in Latin America, Africa and the Caribbean. These fried goodies make the perfect appetizer for your cocktail party or a side dish. So delicious, you'll forget about potatoes for a minute. [feast_advanced_jump_to] It's the third largest source of carbohydrates after corn. According to...
12 Paleo Diet Ethnic Recipes
Here are 12 great ethnic dishes that I have adapted to fit a paleo diet with just a few simple substitutions. Below I have listed some common ingredients or side dishes to use when preparing a paleo diet recipe. Salt Substitute: sea salt. Potatoes: Use yams or sweet potatoes. Wheat flour: Use almond flour, coconut...
Old-Fashioned Sugar Cookies - Mrs. Allen's Recipe
Mrs. Allen's cookies. No, this is not a new grocery store brand, but another installment in the Aunt Lou's Archives series. By the way, Mrs. Allen was a real person. So, who was she? How did her old-fashioned sugar cookie recipe end up in Aunt Lou's hands? Whether she was a neighbor, the grocer's wife,...
French Onion Soup and Its History
French onion soup is a simple, rustic and delicious dish. It's one of my favorites. Is it an easy French onion soup recipe? It takes a bit of time to make, it is so worth it. I've often pleaded with my French friend to give me his recipe, but he is not budging. [feast_advanced_jump_to] You...