These soft and chewy chocolate-caramel Brigadeiro bonbons are as delightful to eat as they are easy to make. When I was in Rio de Janeiro I fell in love with Brigadeiros. A Brigadeiro {Bree-gah-day-roo} is a caramel fudge-like truffle. It is a ...
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Favelas – Beauty and the Beast
Everyday life is full of contrasts and contradictions. But some places are so complex and intertwined with opposites it is makes for an unforgettable experience. Such is life in a favela as I recently discovered in Rio de Janeiro. A favela was ...
Watermelon Radish Mini Tacos
Watermelon Radish Mini Tacos are crispy, slightly spicy, and taste like a spring garden in your mouth. There are some dishes where even a carnivore won’t miss the meat because an explosion of flavors transcends every expectation. When you ...
Idaho Hash Brown Baskets with Baked Quail Eggs
Idaho Hash Brown Baskets with Baked Quail Eggs are an impressive appetizer made of Idaho potatoes, pesto & quail eggs and is perfect for your Easter brunch or next party. Did you know February is potato-lover’s month? Well, that was news ...
Ottolenghi’s Cauliflower Cake
Ottolenghi's Cauliflower Cake travels well making it perfect for potlucks, picnics, buffets or as a main for Meatless Mondays served with a salad. My favorite cookbook of 2014 is "Plenty More" by Yotam Ottolenghi. This dynamic, flavor-packed ...
Top 10 Recipes of 2014
Another delicious year has come to a close so I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for all your support throughout the year. I appreciate your comments, emails, Instagram and Facebook likes, shares and pins. Wishing you a happy, ...
Poblanos Stuffed with Goat Cheese Mashed DYPs
These dressed-up Poblanos Stuffed with Goat Cheese Mashed DYPs make a hearty vegetarian main dish or pairs nicely with meat. I recently found red poblano peppers at my local farmers’ market. I could not believe my good fortune in ...
Dutch Yellow Potato Coconut Fudge
Potatoes…can we ever get enough of them? Considering that the average American eats about 126 pounds of potatoes each year, I dare say not. There are more than 5,000 varieties of this delectable tuber worldwide to fall in love with, but today I am ...
Easy Apple Strudel
Easy Apple Strudel is a family favorite for breakfast or afternoon tea. When I was growing up my mother used to make the most amazing apple strudel. It has been years since I have tasted this fall treat with apples picked right off the tree in ...