King Solomon’s Table: A Culinary Exploration of Jewish Cooking from Around the World, written by Joan Nathan, brings together over 170 recipes of the Jewish diaspora along with well-researched historical and personal stories. I will be sharing Joan’s recipe for Tahina Cookies and other highlights include Csúsztatott Palacsinta (Hungarian Apple Pancakes), Sambousak bel Tawa (Chickpea…
East/West Cookbook Review and Moorish Chilled Almond and Orange Blossom Soup with Apple and Watercress Dressing
East/West: A Culinary Journey Through Malta, Lebanon, Iran, Turkey, Morocco, and Andalusia, written by Shane Delia, features 80 recipes inspired by Delia’s travels through the Mediterranean and Middle East. Highlights include Argan Oil Chocolate Mud Brownie with Orange Cinnamon Ice Cream from Morocco; Roast Peanut Butter Parfait, Tahini Salted Caramel, and Broken Baklava from Lebanon; Tortillas…
Classic German Baking Cookbook Review and Quarkstollen (German Quark-Almond Sweet Bread)
Classic German Baking: The Very Best Recipes for Traditional Favorites from Pfeffernüsse to Streuselkuchen, written by Luisa Weiss, features over 100 classic German, Austrian, and Swiss recipes adapted for the American home baker. For those still looking for holiday baking ideas, there is even a chapter devoted to Christmas favorites including Heidesand (Sandy Almond Sugar…
India! Cookbook Review and Paneer Korma
India!: Recipes from the Bollywood Kitchen, written by Sandra Salmandjee, features over 60 diverse dishes from the cuisine of India. Well-known favorites such as Murgh Tandoori (Tandoori Chicken), Palak Paneer (Spinach with Paneer), Gulab Jamun (Fritters with Syrup), Mango Lassi, and Aloo Samosa (Vegetable Samosas) accompany the less common but still delicious Masala Salad Papad…
#IntnlCookies: Basler Brunsli (Swiss Chocolate Almond Cookies)
Welcome to the second annual International Cookie Exchange hosted by Sarah from Curious Cuisiniere! Today a group of cookie-loving food bloggers is sharing recipes for cookies from around the globe. Get ready to break out your mixing bowl, because these recipes are sure to inspire you to fill your cookie jar with cultural treats! I am joining with a recipe…
Mummy Almond Granola Bars and Halloween Round-Up
Add a little Halloween twist to granola bars by turning them into mummies! These Mummy Almond Granola Bars come together in about 20 minutes, are no-bake, and only need about an hour of chilling in the refrigerator to set. They can also be made up to 7 days in advance. I loved the flavor of…
Blend Smoothies eBook Review and Brownie Batter Swirl Smoothie
Blend Smoothies, written by Faith Gorsky and Alyssa Brantley, features 35 artisanal, healthy smoothies made with natural ingredients and all in less than 5 minutes. Along with a guide filled with useful tips and tricks for making your own amazing smoothies, you will also find indulgent treats like the Hot Fudge Sundae, fruity creations like the…
The Viennese Kitchen Cookbook Review and Haselnußcrèmetorte (Austrian Hazelnut Cream Torte)
The Viennese Kitchen: Tante Hertha’s Book of Family Recipes, written by Monica Meehan and Maria von Baich, brings together over 100 classic Austrian recipes based on the notebook of a 1900s Baroness. From everyday meals to special entertaining and elegant pastries, this book has something for everyone. It was my birthday a couple of weeks ago,…
#SecretRecipeClub: Roasted Tomato, Almond, and Tahini Dip
Secret Recipe Club time again! I am posting as a part of Group C for the first time with a recipe for Roasted Tomato, Almond, and Tahini Dip. For those who haven’t seen my previous Secret Recipe Club posts, this club includes a group of bloggers who are assigned a different blog each month and secretly…
Near & Far Cookbook Review and Yellow Couscous
Near & Far, the newest cookbook by Heidi Swanson, is a collection of 120 vegetarian recipes inspired by the author’s travels near (her home in San Francisco) and Far (Morocco, Japan, Italy, France, and India). Swanson started traveling shortly after college and now has stamps on her passport from around the world. She carries along journals as a…
