Archive for Culture

Avocado Salsa Verde Recipe

July 25, 2010 2 Comments

One of the best things about summer is fresh tomatillos – the main ingredient in salsa verde. A handful of ingredients will get you the best green salsa you’ve ever had. The trick, avocados.

This meal isn't fully complete without monchego cheese filled corn tortillas.

Pan-Seared Shrimp Recipe

June 13, 2010

Pan-seared shrimp make for great quesadillas. I learned how to make this recipe visiting relatives in Mexico. Add a spring salad to the mix and you’ve got a fresh summertime meal

Southwest Chicken a.k.a Benjamino Domestico

June 7, 2010 2 Comments

Kick it up a notch with some Southwest flavor! 5 ingredients makes this chicken breast dish extraordinary.

Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée Recipe

May 17, 2010 7 Comments

Crème Brûlée is so decadent, yet so simple to make, using a handful of ingredients of cream: sugar, eggs, and vanilla.

Bubbles and Squeak Recipe

April 6, 2010

Bubbles and Squeak is a delicious English side dish, it is simply mashed potatoes and cabbage, molded into a patty and lightly pan-fried until it has a light, golden crisp shell.

Vegetarian Samosa Recipe

February 6, 2010 6 Comments

Vegetarian samosas filled with spiced potatoes and wrapped in wonton paper make a flavorful finger food for any social gathering.

Miso Soup Recipe

January 24, 2010 1 Comment

Miso soup can be easily thrown together in a short amount of time. Miso paste, dried seaweed, tofu, and green onions are the main components for this traditional Japanese soup.

Mulligatawny soup sprinkled with garam masala, cauliflower and cilantro

Mulligatawny – Indian Soup Recipe

January 8, 2010 1 Comment

Mulligatawny is an Indian-style soup punched with exotic spices like curry, coriander, and tamarind. A hearty and spicy soup perfect for a cold winter day.

Quinoa-roni with Brussel Sprouts Recipe

December 28, 2009 2 Comments

This is a healthier spin-off of the traditional Rice-a-Roni. I used orzo for the pasta, quinoa instead of rice, and you’ll be surprised how good it really is, and good for you!

Moroccan-Style Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipe

October 7, 2009

Acorn squash recipe using orzo, quinoa and ground turkey for the stuffing. Cinnamon and nutmeg lend this stuffed squash a warm flavor. Serve it in the acorn shell for a fun dinner.