A recipe for Crème Brûlée French Toast! Thick slices of bread are soaked in a creamy custard, pan-fried, then coated with a thin layer of caramelized sugar. This Crème Brûlée French Toast is quite the indulgent addition to breakfast or a weekend brunch. Inspired by the classic Crème Brûlée dessert, thick slices of bread are…
Bon App! 100+ French Classics Made Easy, written by Isabelle Dunn, features an exciting assortment of traditional and modern recipes for the home cook. A few highlights include Béchamel-Stuffed Crêpes (Crêpes Fourrées), Creamy Scallop Bake (Coquilles Saint-Jacques), Accordion Potatoes (Pommes de Terre Accordéon), Croissant Ice-Cream Sandwich (Croissant Fourré à la Glace), and Parmesan French Toast…
A recipe for Short Rib Ragu inspired by our time in Hershey, Pennsylvania! These cocoa-braised short ribs are slowly simmered in a seasoned red wine tomato sauce until tender. Hershey We recently drove to Hershey for a long weekend to celebrate Claire’s birthday! Just east of Harrisburg (Pennsylvania’s capital) in Dauphin County, Hershey is the…
Sweet and Easy Japanese Desserts: Matcha, Mochi and More!, written by Laure Kié, features a vibrant collection of 42 traditional and modern recipes paired with beautiful photos and a variety of techniques. A few highlights include Dorayaki Red Bean Pancakes, Castella Cake, Chocolate Fruit Tempura, Lemon Matcha Tartlets, and Sesame Tuile Cookies. I will also…
A recipe for Smažený Vepřový Řízek (Czech Breaded Pork Cutlet)! Thin slices of pork are coated in breadcrumbs and pan-fried until golden. Variations of pork cutlets can be found around the world and I first came across the inspiration for this Smažený Vepřový Řízek (Czech Breaded Pork Cutlet) recipe over on Czechmate Diary (unfortunately no…
Sweet Saffron and Cardamom: Spiced Desserts from an Immigrant Kitchen, written by Ashia Ismail-Singer, features a gorgeous collection of desserts and sweet treats paired with comforting spices and flavors for every occasion. A few highlights include Passion Fruit & Ginger Cheesecake, Rose Apple Pies, Cardamom Kulfi Brûlée, Shahi Tukra, and Chai-Spiced Cake with Pineapple Frosting….
A recipe for Petersilienerdäpfel (Parsley Potatoes) inspired by my time in Salzburg, Austria! Boiled potatoes are tossed in butter and parsley for an easy and delicious side. 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…
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,…