Quick Summary: An overview of traditional Spanish rice dishes, from the three classic Valencian paellas to lesser-known regional specialties like arroz negro, fideuà, and arroz caldoso. Learn the differences, what […]
A Guide to Spanish Rice Dishes: Paella and Beyond Read Post »
Quick Summary: Poblano chiles stuffed with sweet and savory pork picadillo, bathed in creamy walnut sauce (nogada), and garnished with pomegranate seeds and parsley. The colors represent the Mexican flag,
Chiles en Nogada: Mexico’s Most Festive Stuffed Pepper Read Post »
Quick Summary: High tea is a hearty working-class evening meal served around 5-6 pm with substantial savory food, while afternoon tea is a lighter, more elegant gathering served between 3-5
What’s the Difference Between Afternoon Tea and High Tea? Read Post »
Quick Summary: Quick Summary: A creamy rice pudding perfumed with saffron, cardamom, and rosewater, traditionally served cold for Persian New Year or special occasions. Garnish with pistachios, rose petals, and
Persian Saffron Rice Pudding with Rosewater and Cardamom Read Post »
Have a kid in college or a loved one living abroad? This holiday season, let them know you’re thinking of them by sending a themed holiday care package filled with
Holiday Care Packages: 7 Homemade Treats to Send Read Post »
Quick Summary: Thin beef slices stuffed with prosciutto, pine nuts, Pecorino Romano, garlic, and parsley, then simmered for hours in robust tomato sauce. A Sicilian/Neapolitan celebration dish featured in “The
Southern Italian Beef Braciole (Involtini) with Tomato Sauce Read Post »
These savory Thumbprint Cookies are perfect for family or friends who don’t care for traditional sweet cookies. They are made with cheddar and parmesan cheese and then filled with hot
Savory Thumbprint Cookies with Hot Pepper Jelly Read Post »
Chocolate and peanut butter is a combination that never gets old. Add a raspberry jam filling to these soft chocolate thumbprint cookies and you have a trifecta of flavor! Simple,
Chocolate Peanut Butter Thumbprint Cookies Read Post »
Quick Summary: A unique twist on chili that uses Mexican mole sauce (homemade or prepared) for depth and complexity. The chocolate and chile notes of mole transform ordinary turkey chili
Turkey Chili with Mexican Mole Sauce Read Post »
Quick Summary: Authentic Spanish seafood paella with mussels, shrimp, squid, and clams cooked in saffron-infused fish stock. This recipe comes from my contributor Marijke, who lived in Spain for four
Traditional Spanish Seafood Paella (Paella de Mariscos) Read Post »
Recipe for Hubert Keller’s Chow Chow sliders and an easy way to make a Michelada for Gameday or casual celebrations.
Chow Chow Sliders: Mini Burgers with Pickled Relish Read Post »
Quick Summary: Quick Summary: Soft peaks barely hold their shape and flop over when beaters are lifted. Stiff peaks stand straight up firmly. In whipped cream, soft peaks take about
Soft Peaks vs Stiff Peaks in Whipped Cream: How to Tell the Difference (With Photos) Read Post »
Friends and family absolutely love to get surprise packages in the mail, and it’s even more special when you add a personal touch of a home-made treat. The problem with
Ritz Cracker Chocolate Cherry Bark for Holiday Care Packages Read Post »
Quick Summary: British jam tarts made with store-bought pie dough and your favorite jam. Roll the dough thin, cut rounds, fill with jam, bake 15 minutes. Use different colored jams
Jam Tarts: Easy Method with 2 Ingredients Read Post »
Quick Summary: Fresh Argentinian chimichurri sauce that pairs well with this tender skirt steak seared quickly in a hot cast iron skillet. The tangy, herby sauce adds brightness to the
Chimichurri Sauce: A Slow Carb Sauce for Proteins and Vegetables Read Post »
This is a batch recipe for making a Watermelon Limoncello Drink for Ferragosto or any family or friend celebration
Watermelon Agua Fresca (Agua de Sandía) Read Post »
Quick Summary: Recipes for a retro tiki party, including both the original and a modern Mai Tai, plus pineapple-glazed ham balls that were popular appetizers in the 1950s and 60s.
Retro Tiki: Mai Tai & Pineapple Glazed Ham Balls Read Post »
Detailed instructions for making a successful classic German Chocolate Cake via David Lebovitz
Classic German Chocolate Cake with Coconut Pecan Filling Read Post »
Recipes for classic Mint Julep and Parmesan Cheese Straws as craft cocktails and appetizers for Kentucky Derby
Kentucky Derby Recipes: Cheese Straws and Mint Juleps Read Post »
These red velvet peanut butter blossoms started as a care package cookie for my kids in college. I needed treats that would survive shipping without crumbling, taste great after a
Red Velvet Peanut Butter Blossoms: Valentine’s Day Cookies That Ship Well Read Post »
Sweet treats that ship well are often tricky. These DIY sweets are a delight at the holidays or as a care package (and they arrive intact)
Spicy Pumpkin Seed Peanut Brittle for Care Packages Read Post »
Cranberry syrups make beautiful holiday cocktails and mocktails. Try any of these 5 cranberry-inspired craft cocktails for a tasty celebration!
6 Cranberry Cocktails & Mocktails for the Holidays Read Post »
Quick Summary: Creative ways to use jams, jellies, and chutneys beyond spreading on toast. Includes appetizers, marinades, sauces, cocktails, sandwiches, and desserts. Perfect for using up homemade preserves or elevating
11 Ways to Use Jams Beyond Toast (Savory, Sweet, and Drinks) Read Post »
