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    Lebanese Cheese Fatayer - Middle Eastern Cheese Pastry

    March 3, 2022 by Analida 33 Comments

    Lebanese cheese fatayers are savory pastries filled with cheese and herbs, loved throughout the Middle East. You'll also find them filled with meat - lamb fatayer being the traditional version. These delicious pastries are popular across the Arab world in pastry shops, bakeries, and street markets. Fatayers can be shaped into triangles or elongated cigars […]

    Creamy Walnut Tartlets

    February 17, 2022 by Analida 10 Comments

    A photo of walnut tartlets on a cooling rack with a rolling pin next to it.

    Creamy walnut tartlets for the win Here I am with another walnut recipe for personal food, my FAVE! Creamy walnut tartlets are sweet, crunchy, creamy. They are toasted walnut perfection in a nutshell, excuse the pun! These beauties are a take on a recipe I found in a French cookbook that belonged to my late […]

    Spicy Turkish Meat Pastries

    January 28, 2022 by Analida 18 Comments

    A photo of puff pastry filled with Turkish style beef filling.

    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 […]

    Savory Feta Walnut Scones

    January 10, 2022 by Analida 7 Comments

    A photo of feta walnut scones on a white plate with a blue and white towel in the background.

    Savory scones are a win! I love scones in any way shape (there's only one shape, really) or form.  Savory ones too? Yup, absolutely! Savory feta walnut scones are the perfect afternoon snack, breakfast, or a great addition to the dreaded department meeting. Move over doughnuts! I discovered this easy scones recipe a few weekends ago. I […]

    Panforte

    December 22, 2021 by Analida 12 Comments

    A photo of Italian panforte on a white plate with a fork.

      [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 […]

    African Pepper Chicken Soup with Fufu

    November 21, 2021 by Analida Leave a Comment

    An overhead photo of African pepper soup with fufu in white bowls.

    This spicy chicken soup is a beloved dish across West Africa, known for its rich, bold flavors and comforting warmth. Made with tender chicken, aromatic spices, and it delivers a hearty and satisfying meal. Traditionally served with fufu—a soft, starchy side made from yam, cassava, or plantains—it’s a staple of West African cuisine that brings both flavor and cultural tradition to the table. Perfect for anyone looking to explore authentic African dishes or enjoy a deeply flavorful, soul-soothing soup.

    French Onion Soup and Its History

    October 26, 2021 by Analida 33 Comments

    A red ceramic bowl with French onion soup with a sliced baguette in the background.

    Here an easy recipe developed by my son Adam with rich aromatic her flavors. The onions are sweet and caramelized to make a really delicious broth.  This dish also has an interesting food history. 

    Tarragon Chicken

    October 11, 2021 by Analida 29 Comments

    A photo of tarragon chicken in a Dutch oven.

    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 […]

    Samosas - Spicy Potato Filled Pastries

    August 4, 2021 by Analida 19 Comments

    A photo of samosas on a red plate.

    Samosas are  delicious, fried, savory Indian pastries. They look like triangles filled with  chicken, lamb, or vegetables. Mine are vegetarian samosas filled with potatoes, onions and spices. Traditionally they have dipping sauces such as chutney or  yogurt topped with an herb such as chopped chives or cilantro(my favorite!) By the way, my easy samosa recipe […]

    Thai Style Pork Loin with Peanut Sauce

    June 4, 2021 by Analida 13 Comments

    A photo of Thai pork loin slices with rice, peanut sauce and chopped onions.

    Thai Style Pork Loin with Peanut Sauce brings together a multitude of flavors. The contrast that is present in Thai food is what makes me love it so much. Thai cuisine is full of contrasts, not only in flavors but also in presentation, colors and textures. If you need a good recipe for Asian pork, […]

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