Without a doubt French patisserie fruit tart recipe is likely my most favorite desserts French pastry. Topped with copious amounts of fruit, I'm being healthy, right? As long as I ignore the cream filling. [feast_advanced_jump_to] This French dessert wows visually, but it's not difficult to put together Three parts: shortcrust, cream filling, and fruit...
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Authentic Tortilla Espanola - Spanish Potato Pie
Tortilla Espanola is a simple, delicious dish to enjoy as a main or appetizer. In Spain, it's a tapas staple (appetizer). At home, we enjoy it with salad greens. [feast_advanced_jump_to] Tortilla Espanola consists of 4 basic ingredients: potatoes, onions, eggs and olive oil. Salt and pepper are added to taste. As far as the origins are...
Garbanzo Beans with Tomatoes and Onions
Garbanzo beans with tomatoes and onions is a simple yet delicious tapas dish. The delicate flavors of the onion and tomato along with soft creamy garbanzo when cooked is something you must experience with your appetizer happy hour. [feast_advanced_jump_to] Chickpea flavor, nutrition, and uses It is hard to believe that this funny little legume packs...
The Easiest Peach Crostata - Step by step
During this marvelous season of peaches, what better dessert to make than a peach crostata. A crostata or peach galette is a scrumptious, rustic dessert. It's pie dough wrapped around fresh fruit and baked to golden goodness. In my book, I consider peach crostata a “healthy” dessert, since it's mostly fruit, right? [feast_advanced_jump_to] The beauty of this dessert, lies...
Fast and Easy Shrimp Ceviche Recipe
A delicious twist on the fish original. Shrimp ceviche is a Latin American appetizer that's a party classic and oh so easy. Chop, mix done! What are you waiting for? Go make some shrimp ceviche, and don't forget that nice cold beer to wash it down with. [feast_advanced_jump_to] Origins of ceviche In Latin America, ceviche...
Authentic Moroccan Spice Blend: Ras el Hanout
What is Ras el Hanout? It's an authentic Moroccan spice blend that is rich and aromatic to say the least. Its name in Arabic translates to top of the shop. This means that the quality of the spices that go into this amazing blend are "top notch" for lack of a better term. According to...
Spicy Almond Butter Chicken Curry
Almond butter is one of those ingredients I've been thinking about lately. The thought of using it in an Indian chicken curry just seemed so appealing. Any kind of curry is a favorite at our house. So, when the opportunity came up to create our own almond butter uses, I jumped at the chance....
Sweet and Spicy Chai Latte
TAZO® Chai Latte K-Cup® pods: the ultimate marriage of 5,ooo years of ancient traditions and modern convenience. In today's busy world, the delicious flavors of chai latte can be yours in a matter of minutes. Chai has become synonymous with tea. But, did you know that the word is directly taken from the Persian chi which in turn...
Basil: History, Types, and Other Info
For a long time now, I've been toying with the idea of a blog series where I talk about different herbs and spices we all know and love. Basil: history, types and other info is the first installment of the series. Basil, is one of my favorite herbs; I am never without fresh basil, even...
Cuba and its Flavorful Food
Cuba, a land of sandy beaches, hills, and rugged mountains lies 100 miles south of Florida. It is the largest island in the Caribbean and is affectionately called "El Cocodrilo" (the crocodile) because of its shape. Its tropical climate allows for a diverse flora and fauna and the cultivation of multiple agricultural products. Given its...
Cumin: A Seasoning for all Ages
Cumin, you either love it or hate it. But, did you know that cumin is as old as recorded history? Indeed it is . For starters, cumin is the only word in the English language that can be directly traced to the Sumerian word gamun, found in cuneiform tablets dating back 4,000 years. A similar...
History of Roses
"That which we call a rose by any other name would smell so sweet" Romeo and Juliet Act 2 sc. 2 The history of roses is long and fascinating. With Valentines Day nearly upon us I felt inspired to share with all of you a little bit of rose history. According to...
13 Desserts: A French Christmas Tradition
The 13 Desserts is a French Christmas tradition that incorporates a variety of sweets, nuts and other tasty items. Last year I posted my recipe for Buche Noel (Christmas Log), a typical French dessert served all through the Christmas season in France. Following that thread, I am posting not really a recipe, but a tradition...
How to Make Cuban Boliche
Boliche??? What is that? Well... The name in Spanish literally means "bowling". Yeah, bowling, like the game you play. So, what does bowling have to do with this delicious Cuban boliche recipe? [feast_advanced_jump_to] Well, now that I think about it, nothing! But, that's alright! It's still a phenomenal dish. What Goes In Boliche? Boliche is...
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...