A recipe for Watermelon Feta Orzo Salad! This refreshing pasta salad is packed with watermelon, feta, red onion, and fresh mint. This Watermelon Feta Orzo Salad is a great summer side dish to accompany seasonal grilling and/or picnics. It is also a fantastic way to use up leftover watermelon! The flavors in the pasta salad…
A recipe for Silver Dollar Pancakes and an overview of some of our favorite places in Hermosa Beach, 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. Hermosa Beach Hermosa Beach is nestled between Redondo Beach and…
Aguas Frescas & Paletas: Refreshing Mexican Beverages and Frozen Treats, Traditional and Reimagined, written by Ericka Sanchez, features an exciting collection of 40 recipes perfect for summer and any time of year. A few highlights include Hibiscus Watermelon Pops (Paletas de Jamaica y Sandia), Plum Cooler (Agua de Ciruela), Classic Lime Pops (Paletas de Lima),…
A recipe for Tuxum Barak (Khorezm Egg Dumplings) in celebration of #FoodieExtravaganza’s National Egg Day! These Uzbek dumplings are filled with a beaten egg mixture and boiled until tender. 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….
Rice: A Savor the South Cookbook, written by Michael W. Twitty, features the versatile staple, rice, in fifty-one recipes spanning across Creole, Acadian, Low Country, Gulf Coast, and West African cuisines. A few highlights include Carolina Pilau, Liberian Rice Bread, Autumn Herb Rice, Crab Fried Rice, Savannah Rice Waffles, and so much more. I will…
A recipe for Silserli (Swiss Pretzel Rolls)! These little yeast-based rolls are briefly boiled in a baking soda solution, then baked until golden. Silserli are Swiss Pretzel Rolls with a wonderfully chewy texture and shiny, deeply golden crust created by boiling in a baking soda solution before baking. They go by many names based on…
Cooking Class Global Feast, written by Deanna F. Cook, features a fun primer on International cuisine for young chefs with 44 recipes from around the world, basic cooking tips, and more. A few highlights include Coconut Bread from Tonga, Sweet Shortbread from Scotland, Atakilt Wat from Ethiopia, Swedish Meatballs, and Sausage Rolls from Australia. I…
A recipe for Croquetas de Chorizo (Spanish Chorizo Croquettes)! These creamy croquettes are filled with pieces of chorizo, breaded, and fried until golden. 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. Spain is home to such an…
Even Better Brownies: 50 Standout Bar Recipes for Every Occasion, written by Mike Johnson, features a variety of fun and delicious treats in bar form! A few highlights include Cinnamon Roll Blondies, Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cheesecake Bites, Malted Chocolate Brownies, Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars, and Brûléed Meyer Lemon Bars. I will also be sharing his…
A recipe for Strawberry Cheesecake Muffins! These flavorful muffins are filled with fresh diced strawberries and sweetened cream cheese, then covered with a crumbly cinnamon streusel topping. 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. These Strawberry…
Let’s Cook French: A Family Cookbook, written by Claudine Pépin, is a bilingual English/French cookbook featuring 30 favorite recipes perfect for cooking together as a family. A few highlights include Cheese Fondue (Fondue au Fromage), Ratatouille, Boeuf Bourguignon, Spinach with Béchamel (Épinards à la Béchamel), and Almond Cake (Gâteau aux Amandes). I will also be…
