Cookies

The Famous Thumbprint cookies also known as butter balls, bird’s nest cookies or Polish tea cakes are the favorites, chosen by more than one palate. It’s that buttery texture and the delicate fruity filling what gives these cookies their unf (read full article)

Lemon Chiffon Ring CakeAfter rainy days and rainy nights in Auckland,New Zealand... well a little bit of sun shone brightly again this morning. And I knew it was the perfect time to bake something! I've got a feeling of Bake to Celebrate! Let me tel (read full article)

Ricotta Cake--Torta de RicottaRicotta Cake/Torta de RicottaToday I was thinking what to do with my “250 grams of Ricotta” waiting in a fridge for me to take it and do something delicious with it. I didn't want to make “Tiramisu” again --eve (read full article)

Memories of Argentina Summer time and Arroz con Leche/Rice PuddingArroz con Leche/Rice PuddingThree days ago, I said to myself:”One dish that I definitely have to make this summer is “Arroz con Leche”/Rice Pudding. It’s such a “Delicious” (read full article)

Lemon Ricotta Tea Cake For Summer

I love this cake as I found this delicious tangy cake on creampuffs in veince's table I decide to try this. I was just in love with this cake because of its simplicity and ricotta and lemon sounds great. I can bake and Eat this cake daily if you (read full article)

Refresh your throat... Summer Lemon and Cinnamon Sorbet

  Well, I've been off the hook as I am really working on some stuff you guys will see hopefully by the end of this month.  Summer is in the thick of it and here is roasting hot. I've got to carry a fan on my... sun is killing me. I needed (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)

Event #1 - Thai - Roundup

I was so excited to host my first blog event, My Easy Cooking Event #1 - Thai. For those who do it on a regular basis, I am sure your first event was also nerve racking. What if no one bothers to take part. Well I am ecstatic with all the entries I r (read full article)

My Garden Overfloweth...Tomatoes!!!!

Well, it's finally happened- my little beauties are ripe and ready to be gobbled obsessively. I happen to have little cherry tomatoes that are ripe at a golden-orange color, sweet but still complex; but the those big, bad boys are still my favorite. (read full article)

Red Currant Streusel Bars

Red currants are quite tart, but very juicy and delicious and can be eaten raw right off the stems or cooked. They have a high vitamin C and B1 content, and perfect for jams, sauces, tarts or as a simple accompaniment in salads, garnishes, or drin (read full article)

BB: Blueberry Streusel Muffins

While most of the country is sweating and smoldering in the heat, here in San Diego we've had Spring weather with highs hovering around 70ºF. I am trying not to complain too much. Our hottest months are fast approaching. But, odds are the kids will (read full article)

Raw Energy Gel

recipe by Diane and Michael and The Vibrant Kitchen Ingredients: ¼ cup raw agave 2 dates pitted 2 tablespoons Mila seed (chia or salba) ½ cup water ½ teaspoon lemon zest ½ teaspoon lemon juice Pinch sea salt Directions: Mix the Mila with the � (read full article)

Savory Chickpea Cakes - Recipe

Chickpea cakes (fritters) with tomato jam These little chickpea cakes are versatile; you can serve them as an appetizer, a side dish on an entree plate, or as the protein-packed star of the show. They are somewhat like a pan-fried falafel, but wi (read full article)

Good Food Gatherings (Menu #12 - #14)

Some new plans for Good Food Gatherings in the works that we wanted to share. Don't know about Good Food Gatherings?  This is entertaining at it's most basic - providing #goodfood, offering something to wet the whistle, but most importantly, (read full article)

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

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 th (read full article)

Moist Lemon Muffins

When we were out shopping the other day I noticed some scrumptious looking lemon muffins in the bakery at Sunflower Market. Immediately, my lemon taste buds began to salivate. Luckily, I managed to resist the temptation to buy a box, but as I was con (read full article)

Summer Pasta Salad

This pasta salad is easy and healthy. Just use whatever veggies you have on hand.  I had carrots, cucumbers, and arugula, so that's what I used.  I am loving pasta salads lately.  They can be done in so many ways and are so great for t (read full article)

Blueberry Streusal Muffins

Want a delicious out of this world muffin.These Blueberry Streusel Muffins From Barefoot Contessa: Back to Basics are it! To make 20 of these yummy muffins you will need:3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 4 1/2 teaspoons baki (read full article)

HONEY GARLIC PORK BRAISE WITH SUMMER VEGGIE PENNE

During one of my weekly grocery shopping adventures recently I went over to the meat section to see what was priced cheap that week. I saw beautiful pork tenderloins that were specially priced and knew I had to grab a couple of those and stock them i (read full article)

Tomato Jam With Rosemary and Saffron - Recipe

Tomato Jam With Rosemary and Saffron (on a Grilled Cheese Sandwich) Tomato jam. Sounds kind of funny, right? But then when you think about it, a tomato is a fruit after all. Cook them down with sugar and seasonings and you get a piquant jam, though (read full article)