This month, #FoodieExtravaganza is celebrating Oktoberfest and I am joining in with a recipe for Nusskämme, German Hazelnut Combs! Foodie Extravaganza is a monthly party hosted by bloggers who love food! Each month we incorporate one main ingredient or theme from The Nibble into recipes to share with you and Sue of Palatable Pastime is hosting Oktoberfest…
Vegan: The Cookbook Review and Couscous with Pistachio and Apricot
Vegan: The Cookbook, written by Jean-Christian Jury, is an extensive collection of nearly 500 vegan recipes inspired by flavors from around the world in 584 pages. Highlights include Colcannon from Ireland, Spinach with Tomato and Peanut Butter Sauce from Zimbabwe, Tomato Gazpacho from Spain, Karachi Dumplings from Pakistan, Strawberry Mochi from Japan, and Veggie Burgers from the…
Carrot Cake Waffles and Easter Round-Up
These Carrot Cake Waffles are the perfect addition to a springtime brunch. Light and fluffy waffles are filled with grated carrots and warming spices. Top them with a dollop of whipped cream cheese, a sprinkling of chopped walnuts, and a drizzle of maple syrup. Some recipes I came across also included raisins (like this one from…
Turkish Delights Cookbook Review and Cevizli Erişte (Turkish Walnut Pasta)
Turkish Delights: Stunning Regional Recipes from the Bosphorus to the Black Sea, written by John Gregory-Smith, features an incredible assortment of over 100 dishes from throughout Turkey. Popular favorites such as Karides (Shrimp with Sun-dried Tomatoes and Butter), Revani (Semolina Lemon Cake), Granny’s Pilav, Taze Fasulye (Green Beans with Tomatoes and Olive Oil), and Şiş…
Easy Chinese Recipes Cookbook Review and Sweet Peanut Nuggets
Easy Chinese Recipes: Family Favorites from Dim Sum to Kung Pao, written by Bee Yinn Low, features a collection of favorite Chinese dishes perfect for beginners and those short on time. Notable recipes include Crispy Fried Wontons, Simple Egg Drop Soup, Baked BBQ Pork Puffs (Cha Shao Su), Beef with Broccoli (Xi Lan Hua Niu…
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…
#FoodieExtravaganza Maple Syrup: Maple Walnut Vinaigrette
I am sharing a Maple Walnut Vinaigrette for this month’s #FoodieExtravaganza Maple Syrup theme! The Foodie Extravaganza is a monthly party hosted by bloggers who love food! Each month we incorporate one main ingredient or theme into recipes to share with you. We take turns hosting and this month it’s Lauren of Sew You Think You Can Cook. December 17th…
China: The Cookbook Review and Chicken with Cashew Nuts
China: The Cookbook, written by Kei Lum Chan and Diora Fong Chan, features over 650 recipes that represent a cross-section of the many cuisines of China in 720 pages. Well-known favorites such Bang Bang Chicken, Deep-Fried Wontons, Hot and Sour Soup, General Tso’s Chicken, Sweet and Sour Shrimp, Lion’s Head Meatballs, Tomatoes with Scrambled Eggs, and…
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…
