A recipe for White Chocolate Lime Cookies! These soft, chewy cookies are packed with white chocolate chips and a hint of fresh lime. I was first inspired to make these White Chocolate Lime Cookies back in 2013 after seeing them over on Evil Shenanigans. Today, I am updating the recipe with some slight adjustments and…
The Art and Craft of Japanese Cooking, written by Nancy Singleton Hachisu, features an incredibly detailed insight into regional Japanese artisans and chefs alongside 140 recipes with a focus on local and seasonal ingredients. A few highlights include Soba Sushi Rolls, Sour Cream Tofu, Snapper with Yuzu Beurre Blanc, Grilled Chicken Wings and Tomato in…
A recipe for Marsala Burgers! These grilled beef patties are layered in a brioche bun with a creamy Marsala mushroom sauce and lettuce. I first came across the inspiration for these Marsala Burgers over on Everyday Annie (and she was inspired by Smells Like Home). They are such a fun variation for summer grilling with…
A recipe for Linzer Torte inspired by my time in Linz, Austria! Considered the oldest cake recipe in the world, this classic dessert pairs a spiced shortcrust base with a layer of red currant jelly. Last fall, I visited Austria for the first time! I spent a little over a week traveling through Innsbruck, Salzburg,…
Buona Pasta: Fresh Pasta Made Easy With or Without a Machine, written by Katie Brooks, features an exciting collection of homemade pasta shapes alongside easy pairings, step-by-step instructions, and detailed tips for every part from forming the dough to storage. A few highlights include Trofie al Pesto, Quattro Formaggi Cappelletti in an Herb Butter Sauce,…
A recipe for Strawberry Chocolate Hazelnut Ice Cream! This homemade ice cream is packed with macerated strawberries and swirls of chocolate hazelnut. I have a handful of recipes on the blog using strawberries and chocolate. This one brings them together in ice cream form! This Strawberry Chocolate Hazelnut Ice Cream layers a creamy vanilla base…
OPA! Recipes Inspired by Greek Tavernas features an exciting collection of seasonal recipes, beautiful photography, and captivating stories based on Helena and Vikki Moursellas’ travels through tavernas across Greece. A few highlights include Revithokeftedes (Chickpea Fritters with Minty Yogurt), Kakavia (Fisherman’s Soup), Beef Stifado with Baby Whole Onions, Maroulosalata (Lettuce Salad), and Ouzo & Olive…
A recipe for Triple Berry Parfaits! Honey vanilla yogurt is layered with granola, blackberries, raspberries, and strawberries for a refreshing dessert or brunch treat. I first made these Triple Berry Parfaits back in July 2013 and am updating today with a few adjustments to the recipe and new photos. A wonderful summertime dessert or brunch…
Tanoreen: Palestinian Home Cooking in Diaspora features a beautiful collection of over 100 recipes inspired by Rawia Bishara’s childhood in Nazareth, her family, and life in Spain and Brooklyn. A few highlights include Red Pepper and Onion Flatbread (Khubz bil Filfil), Seafood Soup (Shorabit Akl Bahri), Spicy Vegan Swiss Chard Rolls (Silik Malfoof), Upside Down…
A recipe for Kaisersemmel (Kaiser Rolls) inspired by my time at the Wolfgangsee in Austria! These homemade rolls have thin, crispy crust with a soft, fluffy center. 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…
Baked & Buzzed: 50 Spirit-Infused Recipes for Better Flavors, Better Textures, and Happier Hours, written by Mike Johnson, features an innovative collection of sweet and savory treats incorporating a variety of spirits, beer, and wine. A few highlights include Brown Sugar Rum Cake, Margarita Macarons, Brown Butter Whiskey Brownies, Bourbon Apple Fritters, and Garlic Beer…