Recipe for Milanesa a Caballo- Argentinian Milanesa (thinly pounded, breaded, and fried beef) topped with two fried eggs and served with fries. It is time again for the #EattheWorld Recipe Challenge created by Evelyne of Culture Eatz! Each month we are assigned a different country (check out some of my previous posts for Ireland, Kenya, and…
Katsu Sando (Japanese Pork Cutlet Sandwich)
My recipe for Katsu Sando (Japanese Pork Cutlet Sandwich) was first published on Sunday Supper Movement where I am a contributor. Looking for fun Picnic Food Ideas this summer? The Japanese Katsu Sando can be dressed up or down for children and adults alike! Fried panko-crusted pork cutlets are paired with squares of white sandwich bread brushed…
Coastline Cookbook Review and Cuculli Genovesi (Potato and Pine Nut Fritters)
Coastline: The Food of Mediterranean Italy, France and Spain, written by Lucio Galletto and David Dale, features over 100 recipes from the Mediterranean coastline of eastern Spain to western Italy with beautiful photography and captivating stories. Highlights include Broqueta de Llagostins (Shrimp Skewers with Paprika), Escalivada (Roasted Vegetables), Fideua Negra (Black Noodles with Seafood), Coca…
Lidia’s Celebrate Like an Italian Cookbook Review and Crostoli al Cioccolato (Chocolate Crostoli)
Lidia’s Celebrate Like an Italian: 220 Foolproof Recipes That Make Every Meal a Party, written by Lidia Matticchi Bastianich and Tanya Bastianich Manuali, features a variety of recipes perfect for entertaining, whether it be for formal affairs, casual get-togethers, or even weeknight dinners for the family. Highlights include Bocconcini di Pollo e Salsicce all’Aceto di…
Philadelphia: The Logan Hotel and Cannoli
We recently spent a long weekend visiting Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for the first time and I’ll be covering our experiences in a series of four blog posts. I am starting with our stay at The Logan Hotel and pairing the review with a recipe for the iconic Cannoli. Disclosure: I received a two night stay at…
L.A. Mexicano Cookbook Review and Fish Tacos
L.A. Mexicano: Recipes, People & Places, written by Bill Esparza, showcases the Mexican food culture of Los Angeles and the people behind the incredible dishes. Highlights include Lamb Barbacoa with Consommé from Paco Perez, Tamales de Pollo from Maria Elena Lorenzo, Michelada Verde from Ricardo Diaz, Hollenbeck Burrito in honor of Manny Rojas, Red Aguachile…
Regional Indian Cooking Review and Tali Murghi (Fried Chicken)
Regional Indian Cooking: Simple and Healthy Ayurvedic Recipes, written by Ajoy Joshi and Alison Roberts, highlights the five main regions of India in 120 easy-to-follow dishes. I am sharing a recipe for Tali Murghi (Fried Chicken) and other specialties found in the book include Phanthar Jhole (Bengali-Style Lamb with Coconut) from East India, Murgh Khubani…
Tagliatelle Dolci di Carnevale (Italian Carnival Sweet Tagliatelle) and Mardi Gras/Carnival Round-Up
Tagliatelle Dolci di Carnevale is a delicious Carnival snack from the Emilia Romagna region of Italy. A sheet of pasta dough is sprinkled with sugar and orange zest, rolled up cinnamon roll-style, and sliced into spirals. These sweet pasta spirals are fried until crisp and golden before serving with a dusting of powdered sugar. I…
Sweet Potato Maple Pecan Goat Cheese Croquettes
A couple of months ago, I posted a recipe for Bitterballen following our trip to the Netherlands. I used that recipe as the base for these creamy Sweet Potato Croquettes featuring Sincerely, Brigitte™ Maple Pecan Goat Cheese. While in Amsterdam, we visited the Foodhallen- an upscale indoor food court. One of the stands was called De BallenBar and they…
Smažený Vepřový Řízek (Czech Breaded Pork Cutlet)
While Schnitzel may be one of the most well-known of the breaded meat cutlets, the Czech Republic has an equally delicious version made with pork known as Smažený Vepřový Řízek or simply Řízek. Slices of pork are pounded until thin, coated in flour, egg, and breadcrumbs, then fried until golden. This particular recipe calls for vegetable oil, but they…
