Aegean: Recipes from the Mountain to the Sea, written by Marianna Leivaditaki, features a beautiful collection of recipes inspired by the sea, land, and mountains of Crete. A few highlights include Sea Urchins on Toast, Stuffed Zucchini with Lemon Sauce, Beef Cheeks with Crushed Potatoes, Orange and Broken Filo Pastry Pie, and Trahana Soup with…
Karpatka (Polish Carpathian Cream Cake) recipe for #BakingBloggers: Baking of Poland! Two layers of wavy pâte à choux are filled with a creamy custard and topped with powdered sugar to resemble the Carpathian Mountains. Disclosure: This post contains Amazon affiliate links. If you purchase something through the link, I may receive a small commission at…
This is a Book About Dumplings, written by Brendan Pang, features an amazing variety of traditional and modern dumplings along with plenty of accompaniments and sauces for every skill level. A few highlights include Crystal Shrimp Har Gow, Northern-Style Lamb Dumplings, Lobster XO Dumplings, Grandmère’s Fried Shrimp Wontons, Miso Roasted Eggplant Potstickers, BBQ Pork Steamed…
A recipe for Basil Parmesan Scones and an overview of some of our favorite places in Lomita, California! Disclosure: This post contains Amazon affiliate links. If you purchase something through the link, I may receive a small commission at no extra charge to you. Lomita, California Lomita (derived from the Spanish for “little hills”) covers…
20-Minute Italian: Your Traditional Favorites, Faster, Easier and with a Modern Twist, written by Andrea Soranidis, features a collection of 75 classic and more inventive Italian-style recipes perfect for weeknights or anytime you want a delicious meal quickly and easily. A few highlights include Easy Spaghetti alla Carrettiera, Black Pepper Mussels, Fresh Herb Frittata Sandwich…
Recipe for Agua de Fresa (Mexican Strawberry Water)! Sweetened strawberries are blended with water for a light and refreshing summertime drink. Agua Fresca is a group of flavored drinks popular throughout North America. They are especially perfect for cooling off during the hot summer days we have had lately. The varieties of Aguas Frescas are…
Cooking in Iran: Regional Recipes & Kitchen Secrets is a massive collection of over 250 recipes and 400 beautiful photographs following Najmieh Batmanglij’s journey across Iran within 730 pages. A few highlights include Potato Kuku with Saffron Syrup Glaze (Kuku-ye Shirin-e Mashhadi), Duck Kabab (Kabab-e Ordak), Rice with Lamb Rib Chops (Dandeh Polow-ye Ilamati), Black Carrot…
A recipe for Karpouzi me Feta (Greek Watermelon with Feta)! Cubed pieces of watermelon are served with olive oil, red onions, fresh mint, and feta for a refreshing summer salad. This Karpouzi Me Feta (Καρπούζι με φέτα, Greek Watermelon with Feta) is an incredibly easy salad, but packed with a wonderful contrast of sweet and…
Real Bento: Fresh and Easy Lunchbox Recipes from a Japanese Working Mom, written by Kanae Inoue, features 200 recipes and 22 bento combinations for a variety of fun and delicious lunch ideas. A few highlights include Sesame Pork with Pea Shoots, Teriyaki Chicken Bento, Rice Omelet Bento, Honey Nut Squash Salad, Rice Sandwich Bento, and…
Broyé du Poitou (Shortbread from Poitiers) recipe for #BakingBloggers: Baking of France! This shortbread/cake only uses a handful of ingredients and is traditionally served by punching the center to break it into pieces. Disclosure: This post contains Amazon affiliate links. If you purchase something through the link, I may receive a small commission at no…
Funfetti Ice Cream Sandwiches recipe for #FoodieExtravaganza! Vanilla ice cream is sandwiched between two funfetti sugar cookies for a delicious and colorful treat. Disclosure: This post contains Amazon affiliate links. If you purchase something through the link, I may receive a small commission at no extra charge to you. #FoodieExtravaganza Foodie Extravaganza is where we…
