Chocolate Almond Biscotti
During the holiday season, my kitchen is usually filled with cookies and small sweets meant for easy snacking. I tend to avoid elaborate cakes or cream-based desserts that spoil quickly...
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Besitos de Coco: Venezuelan Coconut Kisses
Besitos de coco, or coconut kisses, are a delightful fusion of Venezuelan and Caribbean culinary traditions. These soft, cake-like treats are made with grated coconut, wheat flour, papelón (unrefined cane...
Baked Pumpkin Risotto
Originating from Italy, risotto is a staple Italian rice-based dish, enhanced with high-fat butter and Parmigiano Reggiano (or Grana Padano) – two ingredients specific to this dish, without which we...
Creamy Cauliflower Potato Soup w/ Crispy Bacon
Save this recipe for the ultimate comfort food: a creamy cauliflower and potato soup, enriched with sweet cream and topped with crispy bacon. Made with sautéed onions, garlic, tender potatoes,...
Tomato Carrot Soup w/ Pesto Mozzarella Sandwich
This is divine, especially if using your flavorful organic veggies: perfectly ripe and strongly flavored. Roasting the tomatoes enhances their incredible flavor and helps the flavors of all the other...
Greek Okra Strew in Tomato Sauce (Bamies Latheres)
This is a Greek okra stew recipe known locally as bamies latheres. It’s a traditional dish cooked in a rich tomato and olive oil-based sauce. It’s easy to make and...
Risotto with Peas, Valerian and Prawns
This is a creamy risotto recipe crafted by Chef Giorgos Tsoulis, boasting the flavors of peas and valerian, accompanied by succulent grilled prawns. Simply amazing! Enjoy! Related: Shrimp and Pea...
Strawberry Risotto
This is a fantastic strawberry risotto recipe that works great as an appetizer, or even as a light lunch or dinner. It can also work as a side dish for...
Grilled Red Curry Chicken
Try this fantastic recipe of Thai red curry chicken which is made with grilled chicken skewers and veggies. It’s so much better than the regular one. Related: Thai Red Curry...
Smoked Salmon Kimbap
Introducing a modern twist on a classic favorite – our smoked salmon kimbap recipe. Delicately rolled in seaweed, the combination of succulent smoked salmon, crisp vegetables, creamy cream cheese and...
Gemista: Greek Stuffed Tomatoes & Peppers
Greek Chef Giorgos Tsoulis brings you everyone’s favorite authentic Greek recipe – Gemista! Tomatoes and green peppers stuffed with an amazingly delicious rice mixture that is full of fresh herbs...
Veggie Cream Soup with Pesto & Dried Tomatoes
This is one of those comfort soups that is so delicious and satisfying. This rich creamy veggie soup is easy to make and if you choose to add the pesto,...
Butternut Squash Soup with Star Anise
Butternut Squash is best in fall, just underneath its tough exterior, this squash is sweet and creamy, and pairs well with warm spices such as cinnamon, cumin, and star anise. Star Anise...
Chicken Tikka Masala
Surprisingly, this Indian-inspired chicken recipe has been voted the UK’s national dish, beating more traditional contenders such as fish and chips and roast beef. There are two parts to this recipe. The first...
Warm Roast Veggie Salad with Cheese
I think most people have very fond memories of the Sunday roast dinner at a loved ones. Remember those vegetables; just thinking of them makes me wish I was there...
Zarzuela de Mariscos (Spanish Seafood Stew)
The first time I had Zarzuela was a few years back. A gang of us went to a Spanish restaurant for a going away dinner for a few of the...
Beetroot Risotto with Gorgonzola
Welcome to a world of vibrant colors and delicious flavors with this beetroot risotto with gorgonzola cheese recipe. It’s a creamy and delicious risotto that works well as a first...
Beef Stroganoff
They say that true Stroganoff; the recipe created in Russia at some point in the late 1800's is quite different from what most of us know it as. The beef...
Greek Sweet Peas with Octopus (Arakas Laderos)
“Arakas” is a Greek word that translates to “peas” in English. In Greek cuisine, “arakas” refers to a variety of dishes that feature peas as the main ingredient. One popular...
Creamy Corn Soup with Lime, Chili and Baked Tortilla
This Mexican-inspired delicious and comforting creamy sweet corn soup with a zesty twist of lime and a kick of chili, accompanied by crispy baked tortilla strips, is a perfect dish...
Shrimp & Corn Chowder
Welcome to the delicious world of seafood chowders! Today, we’re going to dive into a mouthwatering bowl of shrimp and corn chowder. This hearty and comforting soup is the perfect...
Radicchio Salad with Blue Cheese, Honeyed Walnuts and Cabernet
I created this dish some time back while browsing the fridge, (to be honest I was giving the fridge the weekly clean and got hungry in the mean time). I...
White Chocolate Almond Cookies w/ Raspberry Powder
These white chocolate & almonds cookies with raspberry powder are a delightful treat that combines the nuttiness of almonds, the sweetness of white chocolate, and the tartness of raspberry powder....
Thai Red Curry Beef with BambooÂ
Red curry with beef and bamboo is a delicious Thai-inspired dish full of flavor and texture. It comprises tender beef strips and crunchy bamboo shoots cooked in a spicy, aromatic...