Tarte fine de tomates ¡¡Hola!! Espero que tengan un esplendido domingo junto con sus seres queridos, acabamos de llegar de pasear junto a mi hermana y su familia, Manou (la mamá de Patrick) y nosotros. Caminamos las callejuelas de la parte vieja de Saint Tropez. A comienzos del XX, era un pequeño pueblo de pescadores, […]
Sauté de veau aux olives
Sauté de veau aux olives (Veal and olives stew) Sauté de veau aux olives or veal and olives stew, so We arrived in France for the summer, we are going to stay with Chantal, Patrick’s mother, in a small town called “Les Issambres” Between Sainte Maxime and Saint Raphael, the house is placed in a […]
Roasted pork and tomatoes with a crusty broccoli and potatoes pie
Roasted pork and tomatoes with a crusty broccoli and potatoes pie Sargento® is hosting a Chopped at Home Challenge! Chopped is a show on Food Network where contestants are given a mystery basket of ingredients to cook with in a minimal amount of time. The best cooks know how to utilize any ingredients placed in […]
Rillettes de porc #Toutdemanger
Rillettes de porc (Spreadable pork meat) What makes French cooking so good and fancy? French people are extremely passionate about their culture and food is an important part of their culture and they don’t take it lightly. A French cook will look for perfection each time they cook a recipe, and they will be very […]
Creamy polenta with roasted tomatoes
Creamy polenta with roasted tomatoes This creamy polenta with roasted tomatoes is just so comforting!! so creamy! I found fresh basil at the market and whipped a jar of fresh pesto, then things got just perfect for a bowl of creamy polenta to go with this amazing fresh pesto! for the finishing touch I roasted […]
Delicious homemade ravioli
Delicious homemade ravioli I am too sad tired to do anything, I didn’t realize at first but then it hit me, I have been trying to support my family the best way I could think of after the passing of my father in law, Bernard, I didn’t take a moment to grieved him myself. Fatigue […]
Chicken, olives & preserved lemon tajine + Recipe roundup
Chicken, olives & preserved lemon tajine I have been away for a few weeks now, involuntary, my dearest father in law, Bernard, passed on unexpectedly, a few weeks ago, He was always one of my big supporters ! He was a bon vivant! loved, loved kitchen gadgets, He flooded his kitchen with the most amazing […]
Smoked salmon and zucchini tartlets
Smoked salmon and zucchini tartlets Happy Easter!! I hope you guys had a great Easter Sunday, this is indeed a festive day, since their little age, my girls wait for this day, the anticipation over all the delicious morsels they will find on the chocolate egg hunt! Have I told you before my husband and […]
Colombian changua
Colombian changua Disclaimer: This is part of a sponsored collaboration with DiMe Media and milk life. All opinions are 100% mine. What are some of your favorite Latin breakfast recipes that power your morning? Well breakfast at my parent’s house was a big thing and for specially, I couldn’t then and still can’t now leave […]
Burrata cheese with roasted cherry tomatoes
Burrata cheese with roasted cherry tomatoes I love cherry tomatoes, their acidity and sweetness, after all the holiday eating and indulging, it’s time to get back to old good habits and lighten up our diet. and this is a perfect way of doing that. I found this beautiful vine tomatoes and season them with salt, […]
Panettone french toast
Panettone french toast This is a perfect way of celebrating on Christmas morning!! There’s nothing like Christmas morning to share with family, share memories of past christmas and share food of course! Panettone is a sweet bread loaf originally from Milan (in Milanese dialect of the Lombard language it is called paneton), usually prepared and […]
Tournedos Rossini
What is a beef tournedos? The Larousse Gastronomique says you can consider the tournedos to be a small, round slice taken from near the end of the tenderloin. It’s believed there is a possibility that the origin of the name tournedos first appeared when the great opera composer Rossini placed an extravagant order for filet mignon […]
Rustic potatoes hash
Rustic potatoes hash Good morning! I love Saturdays, When you get up, you have the whole weekend before you, you have all day long for you and your plans, no driving the kids around, not going to work, in my case, at least, 🙂 normally I cook and take photos, so it’s always the same […]
Spinach, apples and bacon filled turkey breast
Spinach, apples and bacon filled turkey breast For the turkey recipe for my Spanish inspired thanksgiving dinner I de-boned a whole turkey breast and stuffed it with apples, spinach and bacon, simple and flavorful, in this recipe the stuffing will help you keep the turkey breast, juicy and moist. Today according to my schedule for thanksgiving […]
Potato dinner rolls
Potato dinner rolls We are continuing with our recipes for thanksgiving dinner. Now is the turn for potatoes dinner rolls. Well this warm rolls will be one of the perfect sides to go on your thanksgiving table. I don’t know about you but I love warm bread with butter, plus nothing beats fresh warm bread […]
Saffron rice with cranberries and slivered almonds
Here in the Dominican Republic we eat rice every day, and we are very picky about the way it is cooked, when done rice should be fluffy, the grains are firm, and should not be opened or deformed (that only would mean you have to cook it). You have to take into consideration the water […]
Roasted veggies quiche
Roasted veggies quiche As you can see, this quiche I didn’t have my quiche pan at hand so used a normal square baking dish, I used as always my pie or quiche dough, you can find the recipe here, this dough is flaky, buttery and just melts away in your mouth. For this quiche I […]
Duck confit sliders #weekdaysupper
Duck confit sliders #weekdaysupper [xyz-ihs snippet=”Weekdaysupper”] If this is the first time you read one of my posts, then Welcome!! to my virtual kitchen and coffee table chat place.. your opinions are really appreciated do no hesitate to speak out! One of my favorite guilty pleasures is confit! I have said in the past that […]
Apple cinnamon french toast
Apple cinnamon french toast In French speaking regions, French toast is referred to as pain perdu, meaning “lost bread” in French. It is referred to as “lost bread” because it is a way to reclaim stale or otherwise “lost” bread. The hard bread is softened by dipping in a mixture of milk and eggs, and […]
Cachapas or corn pancakes
Cachapas are a traditional Venezuelan and Colombian dish made from corn. Like arepas, they are popular at roadside stands. They can be made like pancakes of fresh corn dough. The most common varieties are made with fresh ground corn mixed into a thick batter and cooked on a budare. A Budare is a kind of […]
Grilled Jerk Chicken
This Grilled Jerk Chicken recipe is really flavourful. Jerk is a style of cooking native to Jamaica in which meat is dry-rubbed or wet-marinated with a very hot spice mixture called Jamaican jerk spice. Jerk seasoning is traditionally applied to pork and chicken. Modern recipes also apply jerk spice mixes to fish, shrimp, shellfish, beef, […]
Poached quail eggs in tomatoes sauce
Poached quail eggs in tomatoes sauce So, ok you already know I am addicted to soup, but I also love dishes with some kind of sauce you can get you hands dirty with; and of course putting together runny eggs with sauce is like the ultimate sauce dish! You will have to love runny eggs […]
Easy roasted chicken
Easy roasted chicken Hey! Monday it’s here …and you have to begin thinking what are you going to make for dinner this week, what to do?? buy it or make it fresh from scratch, that is the question, most parents go through every week. I know most of us, live the routine and try to make the best of […]
Migas de pastor
So, I have a confession to make! I am a cook book hoarder! and I love the Short Stack Editions. I’ve got their latest edition, Prosciutto di Parma, by Sara Jenkins who runs two acclaimed restaurants in New York, Porchetta and Porsena. Here I was inspired by her recipe Migas de Pastor! a classic Spanish recipe, so I tried it […]
Creamy chicken in potato cheesy baskets #WeekdaySupper
Creamy chicken in potato cheesy baskets #WeekdaySupper So I am always trying to find ways to sneak vegetables in my meals as one of my daughter refuses to eat them. So this is a children’s favorite, potatoes and chicken! I grated my own potatoes but lots of brands sell already grated potatoes (Hash browns) in the […]
Blueberries and Pastry Cream Keto Pie: A Low-Carb Delight
Happy Pi(e) day!! Hey, my beloved peeps! Today, I’m sharing a delightful recipe that combines the richness of pastry cream with the freshness of blueberries, all nestled in a keto-friendly pie crust. This Blueberries and Pastry Cream Keto Pie is perfect for anyone looking to enjoy a sweet treat without the guilt. Whether you’re following […]
Honey Granola with Fresh Blueberries and Yogurt
Hey, my beloved peeps! Today, I’m sharing a delightful and healthy recipe that brings together the best of fresh ingredients and homemade goodness: Honey Granola with Fresh Blueberries and Yogurt. Living in Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic, finding fresh blueberries is a rare treat. So when I found them, I wanted to […]
Authentic Spanish Tortilla Recipe: A Classic Delight
Hey, my beloved peeps! Today, I’m whisking you away on a culinary escapade straight from Spain: My Spanish Tortilla. Relish the authenticity of Spanish cuisine with our classic Tortilla recipe! This rich, dense omelette layered with golden potatoes and aromatic onions is versatile enough for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. And the best part? You can […]
Delicious eggs en cocotte with tomato
This morning I was craving something rich and flavorful and decided to try out this classic recipe with a twist, Delicious eggs en cocotte with tomato in my new ramenkins or little cocottes. I revisited the classic Eggs en Cocotte (baked eggs) recipe and created my own version of it. The classic recipe is made […]
Delicious Chicken Pot Pie Recipe: Flaky Crust and Creamy Broth
I love chichken pot pie recipe with its flaky crust, creamy broth, sweet vegetables, and golden chicken! It’s truly amazing. Pot pie usually refers to a type of meat pie with a top crust, generally of flaky pastry. Some pot pie variations are similar to a baked casserole (or chicken and dumplings). Since there is […]