The days are getting shorter, sigh! The air certainly feels chillier with every passing day. Face it, we are headed for that dreaded winter season whether we want to admit it or not. I am not a cold weather person, can't you tell? Cold weather is a time for turkey burger soup, the ultimate comfort...
Recipes List
Kheer: Indian Rice Pudding
Rice pudding is one dish that stands the test of time and spans cultures. There are dozens of cultural variations of rice pudding, but Indian kheer is truly a standout. Creamy and aromatic, kheer is delicious, easy to make, and a staple treat in Indian cuisine. Flavored with cardamom and rosewater, there really isn’t another...
Melomakarona: Greek Christmas Cookies
The Greek Church in my town hosts an annual Greek Festival during the first week of July. It’s always baking hot, but no one minds! Sometimes the traffic is backed up a mile away. Really, we take this one seriously. The grounds are packed with thousands of people eating delicious Greek food, drinking ouzo, dancing...
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...
Panamanian Beef Stew Recipe
Panamanian beef stew, made with natural ingredients, is simply delicious. Panamanian food is your tried and true comfort food beef stew with a Latin American twist! Learn how to make this stew with homemade sofrito and recaito for a spicy authentic flavor. The dish also reheats well for a quick meal. [feast_advanced_jump_to] Why it's traditional...
Elote - Mexican Style Corn on the Cob
You can’t beat local corn! This summer, we were fortunate to be able to get a lot of delicious local corn from our farmstand down the road. During the summertime, we’ll go pick strawberries there. But I digress. My son went to culinary school and is now a kitchen manager at a local sushi restaurant...
Creamy Tomato Basil Bisque
If anything says comfort food, it's soup. We all have our favorites, don't we? Mine? Creamy tomato basil bisque! [feast_advanced_jump_to] Soup vs. Bisque Okay, before I go on, I just want to explain the difference between soup and bisque. What is bisque? Bisque is basically a rich creamy soup. Creamy you say? I am all...
Our Faith Story - A Recipe for Love
Hi, my name is Tom Braeger and I would like to tell you a little bit about myself and my walk with the Lord, thus far. I say thus far because I am still on his path hopefully, although I stumble at times, he is there to pull me back. And obviously He has...
Spanish Style Grilled Marinated Pork
This Spanish-style grilled pork or prueba de cerdo recipe has a bit of kick, but not too much to intimidate those who prefer a milder taste. It is a hearty tapas dish to say the least. The smoky flavor of the paprika and the crushed red pepper combine to awaken your taste buds! The melt...
Pastelitos de Guava
Pastelitos de Guava (Guava pastries) are a typical Latin American/Caribbean dessert made with cream cheese and guava paste encased in puff pastry and baked to golden perfection. In the US they are extremely popular in Southern Florida and other areas with large Hispanic populations. These sweet pastelitos de guava are a close cousin to the savory...