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Sweet and Sour Pineapple Meatballs and Sama Sama

19 May, 2025 By Tara Leave a Comment

Sweet and Sour Pineapple Meatballs over a bed of rice in a bowl.

Sama Sama: Comfort Food from My Mixed Malaysian Kitchen, written by Julie Lin, features a wonderful collection of 90 recipes alongside beautiful memories, inviting photography, and fun illustrations. A few highlights include Sambal Halloumi Morning Buns, Singapore Butter Shrimp, Burned Toast Ice Cream, Mum’s Lap Cheong Fried Rice, and Char Kuay Teow. I will also…

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Creamsicle Crush and Virginia Beach Oceanfront

16 May, 2025 By Tara Leave a Comment

Creamsicle Crush in two glasses with orange slices and mint sprigs.

A recipe for a Creamsicle Crush inspired by our time in Virginia Beach Oceanfront! This fun and refreshing cocktail has a blend of orange juice, vanilla vodka, and orange liqueur. Disclaimer: Consume alcoholic beverages at your own risk and liability. This recipe is intended only for those over the age of 21 (in the United States)….

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Kokoro (Crunchy Corn Sticks) and Chop Chop

12 May, 2025 By Tara 2 Comments

Kokoro (Crunchy Corn Sticks) in two bundles next to a green towel.

Chop Chop: Cooking the Food of Nigeria, written by Ozoz Sokoh, is a beautiful celebration of Nigerian cuisine with a collection of 100 regional recipes alongside history and photography. A few highlights include Meat Pies, Groundnut Chop (White Rice, Groundnut Stew, and Lots of Sides), Garden Egg Sauce, Chicken Pepper Soup, and Arosidosi (Rice Pudding)….

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Pitarakia Milou (Milos Little Cheese Pies)

9 May, 2025 By Tara Leave a Comment

Two Pitarakia Milou (Milos Little Cheese Pies) on a white plate with a mint sprig.

A recipe for Pitarakia Milou (Milos Little Cheese Pies)! These small Greek hand pies are packed with a savory cheese filling and fried until golden. I first came across Pitarakia Milou (Πιταράκια Μήλου, Milos Little Cheese Pies) in the cookbook, The Country Cooking of Greece, and was instantly hooked. These delicious little hand pies come…

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Ćevapi (Balkan Grilled Meat) and Clarendon, Virginia

5 May, 2025 By Tara Leave a Comment

Ćevapi (Balkan Grilled Meat) on a plate with lepinja and chopped onion.

A recipe for Ćevapi (Balkan Grilled Meat) inspired by our time in Clarendon, Virginia! These skinless sausages are grilled until golden and perfect for pairing with lepinja. Clarendon Clarendon is a walkable urban neighborhood located in Arlington in Northern Virginia. The area became a favorite stop for us the first time we lived in Virginia…

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Jeyuk Bokkeum (Stir-Fried Spicy Pork) and Cook Korea

2 May, 2025 By Tara Leave a Comment

Jeyuk Bokkeum (Stir-Fried Spicy Pork) on an oval platter with green and purple lettuce leaves.

Cook Korea! Iconic Dishes + Cult Recipes, written by Billy Law, features an amazing collection of street food, weeknight meals, celebratory dishes, and everything in between with over 70 recipes. A few highlights include Gireum Tteokbokki (Pan-Fried Spicy Rice Cakes), Haemul Pajeon (Seafood Spring Onion Pancakes), Budae Jjigae (Army Base Stew), Dak Nalgi Jorim (Soy-Braised…

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Chinese Pork and Cabbage Dumplings

28 April, 2025 By Tara 2 Comments

Chinese Pork and Cabbage Dumplings on a blue rectangular plate next to a white bowl of dipping sauce.

A recipe for Chinese Pork and Cabbage Dumplings (猪肉白菜饺子)! These homemade dumplings have a savory pork and cabbage filling and are steamed until tender. Jiaozi (饺子) are dumplings from Northern China with a variety of filling and serving options. Today, I am featuring a recipe for the classic Pork and Cabbage Dumplings (猪肉白菜饺子, Zhu Rou…

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Sausage and Pepper Hoagies and Mother Sauce

25 April, 2025 By Tara Leave a Comment

Sausage and Pepper Hoagies on a plate and a wooden board next to a steel pan.

Mother Sauce: Italian American Family Recipes and the Story of the Women Who Created Them, written by Lucinda Scala Quinn, features an incredible collection of 100 nostalgic recipes along with the history and memories of the women behind the food. A few highlights include Chicken Parm Meatballs, Utica Riggies, Pork Chops with Vinegar Peppers, Fennel…

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Appenzeller Chäs-Schoope (Swiss Toasted Bread with Cheese)

22 April, 2025 By Tara Leave a Comment

Appenzeller Chäs-Schoope on a plate next to two wine glasses and a cast iron skillet in the background.

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…

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Nargessi (Spinach Onion Omelet) and A Persian Kitchen Tale

18 April, 2025 By Tara Leave a Comment

Nargessi (Spinach Onion Omelet) over a slice of sourdough bread on a plate.

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…

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Pineapple Ginger Smoothie

14 April, 2025 By Tara Leave a Comment

Pineapple Ginger Smoothie in a glass with a toasted coconut rim, pineapple wedge, and two pansies.

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…

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