Effortless Japanese Cooking: Super Delicious Homestyle Recipes, written by Akino Ogata, features a comforting collection of over 100 recipes designed for the home cook with easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and photography. A few highlights include Crispy Eggplant in Broth, Tuna Tataki with Garlic Chips, Hiroshima-style Okonomiyaki, Green Tea Soba Salad, and Fluffy Japanese Pancakes. I will…
A recipe for S’mores French Toast! This stuffed French toast is filled with a chocolate hazelnut spread, covered in graham crackers, and topped with toasted marshmallows. I originally posted this recipe for S’mores French Toast back in June 2017 after being inspired during our time at Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay in Cambridge, Maryland. Today, I…
Ibrik: The Balkan Table: 100 Recipes from Bucharest to Istanbul, written by Ecaterina Paraschiv, features a vibrant collection of food and drinks inspired by her culinary heritage with ingredients and flavors for every season. A few highlights include Rustic Pita Scrolls with Feta, Pork Sarma, Pickled Vegetables in Mustard Sauce, Cornbread, and Balkan Cheesecake. I…
A recipe for Pão com Chouriço (Portuguese Chouriço Bread)! These yeast-based bread rolls are filled with thin slices of chouriço and baked until golden. I first came across the inspiration for Pão com Chouriço after seeing a version in the book, My Lisbon. It is such a comforting way to use up leftover chouriço and…
Around the World in 80 Cakes, written by Ruby Bhogal, features a stunning collection of decadent treats for every occasion and season from across the globe. A few highlights include West African Lime Cake, Indian Milk Cake, Dutch Slagroomtaart, Fijian Honey Cake, and Uruguayan Postre Chaja Cake. I will also be sharing her recipe for…
A recipe for Sorbete de Vino Tinto (Red Wine Sorbet)! Red wine is paired with a cinnamon and orange-infused syrup for quite the elegant frozen dessert. Disclaimer: This recipe uses raw egg whites. Use only pasteurized or an egg source you trust. Consuming raw eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness. This recipe also contains alcohol….
Fusão: Untraditional Recipes Inspired by Brasil, written by Ixta Belfrage, features a vibrant collection of over 100 dishes with a focus on Brazilian ingredients and flavors alongside beautiful photography and captivating stories. A few highlights include Chilled Avocado Soup with Scallion Butter, Moqueca Fish Burgers, Camarão na Moranga, Slow-Cooked Pineapple Pork with Green Vinagrete, and…
A recipe for S’mores Ice Cream! This homemade toasted marshmallow ice cream is packed with graham crackers and layered with a milk chocolate hot fudge sauce for quite the decadent treat. I first came across the inspiration for this S’mores Ice Cream over on Brown Eyed Baker over ten years ago and am updating the…
The Art and Science of Tempura: A Comprehensive Guide to Ingredients, Techniques and Equipment, written by Takashi Nakagawa, Hidemi Sato, and Mitose Tsuchida, is an invaluable resource for making seafood and vegetable-based tempura at home with engaging photography, easy to follow instructions, and detailed charts. A few notable ingredients include Tiger Shrimp, Yellowfin Goby, Sea…
A recipe for Almond Cardamom Syrup inspired by my time at Pike Place Market in Seattle, Washington! This homemade simple syrup is flavored with almond extract and green cardamom pods for a comforting addition to a variety of drinks. Pike Place Market In April 2026, I spent a couple of days exploring Seattle’s Pike Place…
Instant Noodles & Beyond: A Comic Book with Recipes for Souped-Up Ramen, Mac & Cheese, and More, written by Robin Ha, features an exciting collection of 93 recipes with a focus on amplifying instant noodles in a variety of styles. A few highlights include Saimin Ramyeon, Brie Ramyeon, Mulnaengmyeon with Watermelon, Chicken Pot Pie Mac…