Perhaps the original one-pot-meal that hails from the 1700’s. This Danish stew was popular on ships back before refrigeration. Made from salted meat, potatoes and onions, this stew saved the day on long voyages. Aaaannd guess what? It’s absolutely delicious! Not exaggerating, darling daughter kept sneaking in the kitchen to snack on it before it …
A citrus summer slaw with toasted almonds, raisins, pepitas, green onions, purple cabbage, cilantro and perfected with a lime and orange vinaigrette! This Summer recipe is perfect for Memorial Day, Summer BBQs and 4th of July. Bring this to your next picnic or potluck! I remember the first time I made my own slaw. I …
A baklava recipe with walnuts, dates and fig jam. This easy and tasty recipe for baklava has step-by-step instructions so that anyone may learn how to make baklava. Baklava is a very sweet, rich pastry from the Mediterranean and Middle East. Its origins go so far back, nobody is certain as to which area invented …
So, you want to know more about Bastille Day? Well my friends, here are the cliff notes version along with some AMAZING recipes! I promise:) What is Bastille Day actually celebrating? Bastille Day is a French national holiday commemorating the storming of the Bastille at a turning point during the French Revolution in 1789. …
An easy and classic Coq Au Vin recipe prepared similarly to my Boeuf Bourguignon. Lots of wine and few dirty dishes makes a happy home chef. This classic French recipe has carrots, onions and mushrooms added to the chicken and lardons. So this Bastille Day, make some Coq Au Vin for your friends. What is …
Thai Green Curry is a simple and easy to make curry made from fresh herbs and coconut milk. This particular recipe has chicken and pineapple which is served over white rice. Perfectly balanced, this curry is savory, sweet, salty and somewhat hot, that depends on how many chiles you add! Follow my blog with Bloglovin …
A fragrant, fresh curry paste made with fresh herbs and some spices, Thai Green Curry Paste is easy to make and you get to control the hotness! Follow my blog with Bloglovin My motivation for making this curry paste is the Green Thai Curry we get from our local Thai restaurant. It’s perfect, spicy but …
What is Palak Paneer? Palak Paneer is a spinach curry with paneer cheese. It is flavored with spices and it seems every family has their own recipe, as is the norm with Indian food. This vegetarian dish probably originated in Northern India and is especially common in the Punjabi region. It is a simple and …
Todays French pastry is the Beignet, with bananas, also known as banana fritter. This is another amazing pastry made from Choux Pastry dough. For the step-by-step tutorial on how to make Choux Pastry click here. If you would have told me a year ago I would be making French pastries, I would have thought you …
A classic French pastry meets Nutella. A decadent treat with whipped cream, Nutella, chocolate and powdered sugar. This recipe comes with easy step-by-step photos to guide you. Who wants to learn how to make AMAZING, decadent French pastries? I know, I KNOW!! Yes, you too can make these babies. If I can, you can, with …