Monkey’s Sweet Surprise: A Lunar New Year Mix-Up, written by Patricia Tanumihardja with illustrations by Bonnie Lui, is a Lunar New Year-themed picture book highlighting holiday traditions and special treats. Disclosure: I received a copy of this book from Patricia Tanumihardja in exchange for my honest review. All comments and opinions are my own. Patricia Tanumihardja…
A recipe for Strawberry Panzanella! This fun salad variation pairs fresh strawberries with bread cubes and a white wine vinaigrette. Panzanella is a Tuscan Bread Salad that brings together summer tomatoes and other vegetables with bread pieces to highlight the best of the season and use up leftovers. In this variation, the tomatoes are swapped…
101 Teas to Steep Before You Die: The Ultimate Bucket List for the World’s Most Popular Beverage, written by Nigel Melican, James Norwood Pratt, Maria Uspenski, and Shabnam Weber, features over one hundred tea profiles along with expert tips, tasting notes, and 12 tea-based drink recipes. I will also be sharing their recipe for a…
A recipe for a Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette! This easy salad dressing pairs fresh strawberries with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. I first came across the inspiration for this Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette many years ago on Diana Dishes and it is such a fun and unique use for strawberries. The fresh strawberries are blended with shallots,…
The Ramadan Kitchen: Nourishing Recipes from Fast to Feast, written by Ilhan Mohamed Abdi, features a beautiful collection of 80 recipes with flavors from Somalia, Egypt, the Middle East, and beyond. A few highlights include Rolex (Rolled Omelet with Flatbread), Mini Chicken Patties, Bariis Somali (Aromatic Somali Rice), Timir Cake (Spiced Date Cake with Caramel…
A recipe for Schlutzkrapfen inspired by my time in Innsbruck, Austria! This Tyrolean pasta is filled with a spinach cheese mixture and served in brown butter. Last fall, I visited Austria for the first time! I spent a little over a week traveling through Innsbruck, Salzburg, Wolfgangsee, and Linz, then finished with a few days…
We Cook Filipino: Heart-Healthy Recipes and Inspiring Stories from 36 Filipino Food Personalities and Award-Winning Chefs, compiled and edited by Jacqueline Chio-Lauri, features an incredible collection of 51 recipes alongside memories from the chefs and writers behind the food. A few highlights include Lugaw (Oat Porridge with Soft-Boiled Egg), Vegan Ube Pandesal, Sinigang sa Calamansi…
A recipe for Meyer Lemon Scones! These light, buttery scones are baked until golden and topped with a sweet Meyer lemon glaze. I love to make scones as a part of a weekend breakfast/brunch since they come together so quickly. These Meyer Lemon Scones are no exception. Start by bringing together the dry ingredients, then…
Burger Night: 60+ Recipes for Date Nights, Lazy Nights and Party Nights, written by Deborah Kaloper, features a fun collection of meat, seafood, and vegetarian-based burgers and other sandwiches in a variety of styles. A few highlights include The Double Cowboy, Peri Peri Chicken, Italian Pork Meatball Sliders, The New England Lobster, and Sesame Tofu…
A recipe for Kaspressknödel (Austrian Cheese Dumplings) inspired by my time in Innsbruck, Austria! These pressed dumplings are packed with bread and cheese, then pan-fried until golden. Last fall, I visited Austria for the first time! I spent a little over a week traveling through Innsbruck, Salzburg, Wolfgangsee, and Linz, then finished with a few…
Traditional Chinese Wellness Recipes, written by Vivian Aronson, features a comforting collection of Chinese dishes for every lifestyle. A few highlights include Stir-Fried Pineapple Beef, Rice Noodle Soup with Fish, Pea Cakes, Apple and Chinese Herbal Tea, and Buckwheat Steamed Dumplings. I will also be sharing her recipe for Spinach and Tofu Salad with Sesame…