A recipe for Appenzeller Chäs-Schoope (Swiss Toasted Bread with Cheese)! This comforting combination of bread and cheese is a wonderful use of leftovers with minimal prep. Recently, I went with my aunt to Cheesetique in Del Ray, Alexandria for lunch. Afterwards, we picked up a few things from their retail shop. I was so excited…
A Persian Kitchen Tale: Discover Exciting Flavors Through 60 Simple Recipes, written by Haniyeh Nikoo, features an amazing collection of Persian classic recipes and memorable favorites alongside beautiful photography. A few highlights include Sweet & Sour Kabaab (Kabaab Torsh), Carrot Rice with Chicken Thighs (Havij Polo), Braised Lamb Shank (Maahicheh), Clotted Cream (Sarshir), and Date…
A recipe for a Pineapple Ginger Smoothie! This refreshing drink comes together quickly with a blend of fresh pineapple, coconut milk, ginger, banana, and yogurt. This Pineapple Ginger Smoothie is a quick and easy option for breakfast/brunch or as an afternoon pick-me-up. I often make it whenever I have leftover canned coconut milk and chopped…
Pan y Dulce: The Latin American Baking Book (Pastries, Desserts, Rustic Breads, Savory Baking, and More), written by Bryan Ford, features an absolutely incredible and detailed collection of over 150 breads and pastries from thirty-three countries across Latin America. A few highlights include Pirujos from Guatemala, Marraquetas from Chile, Bizcocho de Naranja from Colombia, Chocolate…
A recipe for Soft Frosted Sugar Cookies! These fluffy sugar cookies are baked just until set and decorated with a sweet vanilla buttercream. These Soft Frosted Sugar Cookies are such a fun and festive treat for year-round celebrations or even just a weekend baking project. I gave them a bit of a seasonal springtime and…
¡Viva Desserts!: Traditional and Reinvented Sweets from a Mexican-American Kitchen, written by Nicole Presley, features an exciting and vibrant collection of desserts for every season and occasion. A few highlights include Strawberry Pistachio Flan, Marranito Pear Empanadas, Peanut Butter Cajeta Cookies, Choco-Horchata Cheesecake, and Funfetti Conchas. I will also be sharing her recipe for Arroz…
A recipe for Kayseri Mantısı (Kayseri-Style Dumplings)! These tiny Turkish dumplings are filled with a ground meat mixture and served with garlic yogurt and tomato butter. Manti are types of dumplings found across Central Asia with a wide range of variations depending on the region and family. The Kayseri Mantısı recipe I am sharing today…
Zao Fan: Breakfast of China, written by Michael Zee, features a diverse collection of regional Chinese breakfast recipes adapted for the home kitchen alongside gorgeous photography and stories. A few highlights include Shacha Mian (Satay Noodles), Jianbing Guozi (Northern Chinese Folded Crêpe), Xibo Bingzi (Xibonese Bread), Liusha Bao (Salted Egg Custard Buns), and Liangban Huang…
A recipe for Quarkhasen (German Quark Bunnies)! These festive little bunnies have a quark-based dough and a cinnamon sugar or vanilla sugar topping. These Quarkhasen are such a fun Easter baking project for the whole family. Also called Quarkhäschen, or Topfenhaserl in Austria, these bunnies are formed with an easy Quark-Öl-Teig (Quark-Oil-Dough, Topfen-Öl-Teig in Austria)…
Taboon: Sweet & Savoury Delights from the Lebanese Bakery, written by Hisham Assaad, features over 80 recipes from across Lebanon and the surrounding regions alongside beautiful photography and personal memories. A few highlights include Taboon (Palestinian Flatbreads), Kibbet Samak (Fish Kibbeh), Halawet el Shmayse (Rice Sweets with Ashta from Tripoli), Burnt Basque Baklava Cheesecake, and…
A recipe for French Toast Sticks! Slices of leftover bread are coated briefly in custard and cinnamon sugar, then baked until golden. These homemade French Toast Sticks are such a fun way to use up leftover bread slices and transform them into a delicious breakfast/brunch option or even an easy afternoon snack. Cut thick slices…