Macarona Bechamel (مكرونة بشاميل, Egyptian Baked Pasta) recipe for #BakingBloggers! Penne pasta is layered with a spiced beef mixture, topped with a creamy béchamel sauce, and baked until golden and bubbly. Disclosure: This post contains Amazon affiliate links. If you purchase something through the link, I may receive a small commission at no extra charge to…
Chikara Udon (Japanese Power Udon)
Recipe for Chikara Udon (Japanese Power Udon, 力うどん). Thick, chewy udon noodles rest in a rich dashi broth with toasted Kirimochi (rice cakes), spinach, negi (green onion), and kamaboko (fish cake). Disclaimer and Disclosure: This post contains Amazon affiliate links. If you purchase something through the link, I may receive a small commission at no extra charge to…
Pumpkin Mac and Cheese
My recipe for Pumpkin Mac and Cheese was first published on Sunday Supper Movement where I am a contributor. Add a little Autumn flavor to your pasta with Pumpkin Mac and Cheese! Packed with three types of cheese and pure pumpkin puree, this creamy stove-top version comes together in less than 20 minutes for a quick and…
Eski Peynirli Hangel (Handkerchief Noodles with Blue Cheese and Butter) and Istanbul & Beyond Cookbook Review
Istanbul & Beyond: Exploring the Diverse Cuisines of Turkey, written by Robyn Eckhardt, features a variety of regional and often lesser known recipes from provinces across Turkey. Highlights include Ay Çöreği (Chocolate-Filled Crescent Pastries), Muhlama (Cheese Fondue with Corn Flour), Doleme (Meatballs with Pumpkin and Spice Butter), Dere Salatasi (Peppery Greens & Tomato Spoon Salad),…
Simply Pho Cookbook Review and Phở Chiên Trứng (Pho Omelet)
Simply Pho: A Complete Course in Preparing Authentic Vietnamese Meals at Home, written by Helen Le, is a noodle lover’s dream with dozens of varieties of Phở, vermicelli, noodle soups, accompaniments, and other inspiring recipes. Highlights include Phở Vịt Quay (Pho Noodle Soup with Roasted Duck), Bánh Mì Thịt Nướng (Grilled Pork Sandwich), Phở Khô…
United States National Arboretum, Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, Union Market, and Homemade Spinach Fettuccine
Overview of our visit to the United States Nation Arboretum, Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens, and Union Market in Northeast Washington, D.C. plus a recipe for Homemade Spinach Fettuccine. Disclosure: This post contains Amazon affiliate links. If you purchase something through the link, I may receive a small commission at no extra charge to you. United…
Macaroon Bil Toum (Lebanese Garlic Noodles)
Recipe for Macaroon Bil Toum: The ultimate comfort food for garlic lovers from the mountains of Lebanon. Macaroon Bil Toum (Macaron/Ma3kroun bi Toom) is a rustic dish found in the mountain villages of Lebanon. Little pasta dumplings are boiled until soft and tender, then coated in a lemony garlic sauce called Toum. It is the…
Effortless Bento Cookbook Review and Spaghetti Neapolitan
Effortless Bento: 300 Box Lunch Recipes, edited by Shufu-no-Tomo, features a variety of make-ahead bento recipes for quick and easy lunch ideas. Highlights include Teriyaki Scallops, Ginger Pork, Bacon-Wrapped Shishito Peppers, Cinnamon Bananas, Sesame Miso Salmon, Roasted Sweet Potatoes, and Black Vinegar Fried Chicken Wings. I will also be sharing a recipe for Spaghetti Neapolitan…
#SundaySupper Comfort Food Soup and Stew: Milchnudeln (German Milk Noodles)
Milchnudeln: German noodles simmered in milk until tender and sweetened with honey or sugar for #SundaySupper’s Comforting Soup and Stew Recipes. Today, #SundaySupper is getting together with a collection of comforting soup and stew recipes! I am joining in with one of my favorite comfort foods, Milchnudeln (German Milk Noodles). My original plan was to actually…
Our Korean Kitchen Cookbook Review and Mul Naeng-Myeon (Buckwheat Noodles in Chilled Broth)
Our Korean Kitchen features 100 of the best-loved recipes from the home kitchen of Jordan Bourke and Rejina Pyo. Notable favorites such as Bibimbap (Mixed Rice with Vegetables and Beef), Baechu Kimchi (Classic Cabbage Kimchi), Japchae (Beef and Vegetables with Sesame Glass Noodles), and Bulgogi (Sesame and Soy-Marinated Beef) can be found alongside lesser-known specialties like…
