A recipe for Homemade Udon Noodles and our visit to the South Coast Botanic Garden in Palos Verdes Peninsula, California! I will also be sharing a few favorite nearby food stops in the area. Disclosure: This post contains Amazon affiliate links. If you purchase something through the link, I may receive a small commission at…
A recipe for Sopa de Fideo (Mexican Noodle Soup)! Toasted noodles are simmered in a tomato-based broth for an easy and comforting meal. 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. Sopa de Fideo is a Mexican Noodle…
Mochi Magic: 50 Traditional and Modern Recipes for the Japanese Treat, written by Kaori Becker, features such an exciting variety of ways to work with steamed, microwaved, pounded, and baked mochi. A few highlights include Bacon-Wrapped Mochi, Sanshoku Dango, Mango Mochi with Fresh Mango, Apple Cider Mochi Donuts, and Chewy Mochi Waffles. I will also…
A recipe for Húsvéti Kalácskoszorú (Hungarian Easter Wreath)! This stunning and fragrant pastry is filled with swirls of sweetened walnuts and baked until golden. I first came across this Húsvéti Kalácskoszorú (Hungarian Easter Wreath) on MarzipART (check out the site for a wonderful collection of Hungarian Recipes) and it has since become one of my…
Fantastic Filled Cupcakes: Kick Your Baking Up a Notch with Incredible Flavor Combinations, written by Camila Hurst, features 54 exciting cupcake recipes with a variety of fillings and frostings for any time of year. A few highlights include Caramelized White Chocolate Almond Cupcakes, Maple Cinnamon Cupcakes, Orange Semolina Cupcakes, Key Lime Pie Cupcakes, and Strawberry…
A recipe for Hong Shao Rou (红烧肉, Chinese Red-Braised Pork Belly)! Pieces of pork belly are slowly simmered in a soy sauce mixture with warming spices until tender with a gorgeous reddish glaze. Disclosure: This post contains Amazon affiliate links. If you purchase something through the link, I may receive a small commission at no…
New World Sourdough: Artisan Techniques for Creative Homemade Fermented Breads, written by Bryan Ford, features a step-by-step guide to working with sourdough along with an exciting collection of breads and pastries inspired by his Honduran roots and New Orleans upbringing. A few highlights include Coco Rugbrød, Plantain Sourdough, Pan de Café (Coffee Bread), Whole-Grain Pineapple…
A recipe for Roasted Strawberry Parfaits! Roasted strawberries are layered with lemony yogurt and granola for a light and flavorful treat. These Roasted Strawberry Parfaits are perfect for an easy, yet striking addition to breakfast/brunch or even as a refreshing afternoon snack. Best of all, they come together in only 30 minutes! Fresh strawberries are…
Sumac: Recipes and Stories from Syria, written by Anas Atassi, features the incredible cuisine of Syria with 80 traditional and contemporary recipes, gorgeous photography, and family memories. A few highlights include Ejjeh (Egg Pancakes with Parsley), Batata Harra (Spicy Potatoes with Garlic and Cilantro), Kibbeh Sayniyi (Kibbeh Tart), Tajen Samak (Fish with Sumac-Tahini Sauce), and…
A recipe for Irish Cream Macarons! Vanilla bean macarons are filled with an Irish Cream frosting and topped with a brushing of green glitter. Disclosure and Disclaimer: 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. This recipe contains alcohol. It…
A recipe for Makaroni-Piimasupp (Estonian Pasta Soup with Milk)! Noodles are simmered in milk until tender, then served with a little butter and sugar for a warming, comforting meal. Milk-based soups with pasta are a popular comfort food found throughout central and eastern Europe. I grew up with Milchnudeln (German Milk Noodles), but today I…
