Tiramisu'-- A Luxurious Dessert made EasyThis Italian Dessert is not only Delicious to the taste but very easy to make as well. One of Hubby J. favorites...and mine too. For those of you who've never had it before, I absolutely beg you to give it a (read full article)

Chausson a la Volaille and French Cooking Classes"Chausson a la Volaille"During this time I've been taken classes of French cuisine and I just learned this recipe last week. I love it! And one of the reasons, besides the "Delisious Taste", the first (read full article)

Welcoming 2010 with a Simple Inspiration --- Delicate Raisin Mini Tea CakesDelicate Raisin Mini Tea Cakes--Simple Inspiration...Today, I decided to do some baking. I don't know why? But I just felt like "Baking Today".Wait a minute, I think I know wh (read full article)

Alfajores

Today I want to talk to you about a Serious Matter ... Yes, I have a confession to make, I am an addict to Alfajores-- pronounce "al-pha-hor-es". I've come to realized this, after making these "babies" almost every weekend! I love Alfajores de/of Mai (read full article)

Spinach and Eggplant Pierogi Topped with Roasted Grape Tomatoes and Yogurt Sauce - A Daring Cooks Challenge

 The August 2010 Daring Cooks’ Challenge was hosted by LizG of Bits n’ Bites and Anula of Anula’s Kitchen. They chose to challenge Daring Cooks to make pierogi from scratch and an optional challenge to provide one filling that best repr (read full article)

Donna Hay’s Quick and Easy Iced Butter Cake

The wedding has passed, my family has returned home and I can honestly say I can’t remember when I felt this exhausted.  I loved having my family here, they have only been gone a couple of days and I miss them so much already.  I haven’ (read full article)

Spaghetti Squash Primavera

Last week I told you all about summer squash — the different varieties, the nutritional benefits, and how to use it. I’ve also told you a little bit about some of the winter squash varieties. Surprisingly, the Barefoot Organics CSA grew winte (read full article)

No reblochon, no tartiflette – Fake Tartiflette with asparagus and brie

Pas de reblochon, pas de tartiflette – fausse Tartiflette végétarienne aux brie et asperges If you’ve been to Savoie (Savoy), you’ve probably tasted one of their specialties, la Tartiflette. Unlike what it may sounds, Tartiflett (read full article)

Baba ghanouj

Când vă povesteam, nu demult, despre diversele variante ale salatei autohtone de vinete, vă promiteam în încheiere că vom face, odată ÅŸi-odată, o incursiune ÅŸi pe alte meleaguri, pentru a vedea cum tratează alÅ£ii această minunată legumÄ (read full article)

Baba ghanouj

Când vă povesteam, nu demult, despre diversele variante ale salatei autohtone de vinete, vă promiteam în încheiere că vom face, odată ÅŸi-odată, o incursiune ÅŸi pe alte meleaguri, pentru a vedea cum tratează alÅ£ii această minunată legumÄ (read full article)

Appam & Egg Roast ( Appavum Mutta Roastum )

Appam is a popular dish of Kerala. Some consider making appam is a difficult task, but in reality it is not so. With a little bit care fluffy and tasty appams can be made easily at home. Many brands of instant appam mix is available in markets. But I (read full article)

Blueberry Cheesecake Bars

The "golden girls", i.e. my mother and her friend from Winnipeg are going to be together for a couple of weeks. Here we are planning their social activities and preparing their food in advance. If they heard me say it they would completely deny it (read full article)

Do They Serve Asparagus with Creamy Lillet Sauce and King Crab in Stockholm

Lillet and Mascarpone Cream Sauce Rather than bore you with the “25 Things You Don’t Know About Me,” because I’m pretty sure that after number 7 I’d just be making shit up, I’m going to let you in (read full article)

Baked Grand Marnier and Raspberry, Vanilla Custard Cups

Lately I’ve been on a Donna Hay kick.  She was one of the judges on MasterChef Australia this year and I’ve come to really like her and her philosophy on food.  She is a beautiful food stylist, I think she could make any dish look spect (read full article)

Food Challenge Results: Pollo con Carciofi e Pomodori and Chicken Artichoke Picatta

So as we all know, artichokes (carciofi) were the winning ingredient for the "Mamma Meets The Cucina" Food Challenge. You voted and we heard ya loud and clear!!! So what you are about to read is the result of long hours of inventing and preparing the (read full article)

Tropical Print Apron for Summer Entertaining

Three Tiers for the Cook!Decks, patios, and poolside parties… that’s what immediately came to mind when I ordered this floral print apron back in April. And I’ve been wearing it outside (and inside) ever since.I’m really loving this flirty th (read full article)

Vegas Vacation!

Hello all! If you've noticed the lack of posting, it's because I was on vacation in Las Vegas. My cousin tied the knot, so my family and I headed out to the desert to be a part of her big day. This was a very exciting trip for me, not because of m (read full article)

Pork Menudo

Ingredients: 1/2 kilo pork, cut into small chunks 1/4 kilo pork liver, cut into small cubes 5 pieces chorizo de bilbao, cut in small pieces 5 pieces hotdog, cut into small pieces 4 potatoes, peeled and cut in small cubes 2 medium carrots, peeled an (read full article)

Cowgirl Up for the Calgary Stampede

Some people dress in a way that simply irks me.  Sometimes it’s ill-fitting, unflattering clothes, sometimes it’s the “non-conformist” fashion that is just plain weird, and then there are the three things that probably bug me (read full article)

Arugula Salad with Pesto Sauce

I’M GOING BACK TO US .. next Thursday and for three weeks! Although many people may disagree with me but this what I call it a very good news! Well, I know that I will be busy and of course there will be no cooking-photography thing, however, (read full article)