A recipe for Fıstıklı Baklava (Turkish Pistachio Baklava)! Layers of phyllo and pistachios are baked until golden and soaked in a lemony sweet syrup. Baklava is a type of layered phyllo pastry found throughout the Middle East and Eastern Europe. The type of nut filling, flavors, and exact ingredients vary based on region and family….
Serendip: My Sri Lankan Kitchen, written by Peter Kuruvita, features a collection of traditional and flavor-packed Sri Lankan recipes paired with captivating stories and photography. A few highlights include Breadfruit Curry, Kola Kanda, Fish Cutlets, Egg Hoppers, and Love Cake. I will also be sharing his recipe for Kiri Bath following the review. Disclosure: I received…
A recipe for Tiger Pappardelle inspired by our visit to the San Diego Zoo Safari Park in Escondido, California! This homemade pasta is arranged into tiger stripes with orange, white, and black dough. Disclosure: This post contains Amazon affiliate links. If you purchase something through the link, I may receive a small commission at no…
A recipe for Gungjung Tteokbokki (궁중떡볶이, Korean Royal Court Rice Cakes)! Tender and chewy rice cakes are tossed in a sesame soy sauce with beef and vegetables. I first came across Gungjung Tteokbokki (궁중떡볶이, Korean Royal Court Rice Cakes) on Maangchi a few years ago and it continues to be my absolute favorite way to…
A recipe for Bear Doughnuts inspired by our visit to the San Diego Zoo in San Diego, California! These baked donuts are shaped into polar bears and brown bears. 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….
A recipe for Chocolate Orange Ganache Tartlets! These small tartlets have a rich and decadent chocolate ganache filling with a hint of orange. 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 Chocolate Orange Ganache Tartlets are…
A recipe for Coca de Cebolla y Sobrasada (Onion and Sobrasada Flatbread)! This thin Mallorcan flatbread is topped with caramelized onions and pieces of Sobrasada. I recently ordered Sobrasada for the first time from La Española Meats in Harbor City, California and made this Coca de Cebolla y Sobrasada as a way to use up…
My Indian Bucket List Cookbook: 60 Bold, Authentic Dishes Everyone Needs to Try, written by Neha Mathur, features a wonderful variety of Indian recipes perfect for the home cook. A few highlights include Handi Paneer, Coconut Milk Fish Curry, Onion Kulcha, Tandoori Chicken, and Pista Kulfi. I will also be sharing her recipe for Veg…
A recipe for Carne Asada Breakfast Burritos inspired by our visits to Redondo Beach, California! These breakfast burritos are packed with grilled steak, scrambled eggs, hash browns, cheese, and salsa. 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…
A recipe for Ruby Chocolate Bonbons! These fun pink-hued candies are filled with a rich vanilla bean white chocolate ganache. 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. I recently came across a jar of ruby chocolate…
Luscious, Tender, Juicy: Recipes for Perfect Texture in Dinners, Desserts, and More, written by Kathy Hunt, features a variety of techniques and tips paired with delicious recipes for both beginners and more advanced home cooks. A few highlights include Silken Sardine Spread, Mini-but-Mighty Brie Pies, Buttery Sea Scallops, Refreshing Green Apple and Beet Salad, and…
