Discover the delightful flavors of summer with this light and healthy Smoked Salmon and Zucchini Carpaccio recipe. Thinly sliced zucchini is marinated in a zesty lemon and olive oil dressing, then layered with savory smoked salmon, olives, pickled onions, and capers. This dish is not only visually stunning but also bursting with freshness and taste. […]
Onion French Tart (Pissaladière): A Taste of Nice
This Onion French Tart, known as Pissaladière, is a cherished part of Nice’s culinary heritage, alongside classics like Salade Niçoise, Fougasse, Daube, and Ratatouille. The name Pissaladière comes from one of its traditional ingredients, “pissalat,” derived from “peis salat,” meaning “salty fish.” Originally posted in April 2015, I’ve recently given this recipe a fresh update […]
Summer’s Tartine
Whether savory or sweet, tartine toasts are very popular. Easy and fast, these toasts or open-faced sandwiches appeal to everyone thanks to their infinite variations. As a result, in winter, you can prepare Tartiflette style with bacon, onions, and reblochon melted in the oven, in summer you can be dressed with candied tomatoes, fresh goat […]
Squash croquettes
A Thanksgiving cocktail party tale So, for this recipe we took our favorite pumpkin puree and made it into some beautiful Squash croquettes. This has been so far one of the most interesting years of my life. I have learned about patience, kindness and about friendship. I’m aware of every single moment to appreciate family […]
Sticky Honey Sriracha Chicken Wings
Sticky Honey Sriracha Chicken Wings Happy Memorial day folks! how was your weekend? Well, yesterday in the DR was Mother’s Day, so Happy belated Mother’s Day to all Dominican moms reading this!! 👐👐👐👐👐👐. Today is a chill Monday! perfect for a cool old grill or roast meal, and this wings are perfect for today! you […]
Tostones with garlic mojo
Tostones with garlic mojo I don’t know if you have had tostones before (twice fried green plantains) but if you haven’t get your platanos as quickly as you can. Tostones are the comparable to French fries for people living in Latin America specially in the Caribbean. Tostones are green plantains that are fried, then smashed to […]
Bocaditos de papas y bacalao para la cuaresma
Bocaditos de papas y bacalao para la cuaresma Hace poco estuve en un taller culinario acerca de las papas de Papas de USA, que me encantó, aprendimos cómo manejarlas, sus valores nutritivos y los diferentes tipos de papas más utilizados en la cocina latina. Las papas están llenas de nutrientes, como vitamina C. Una papa […]
Easy Lebanese spread
I was looking for something different and fun to prepare for a group of friends that are coming over to watch the game together. So, I decided to make an Easy Lebanese spread, a mezze or meze (a selection of small plates, usually served in Lebanon, Turkey, Greece, and lots of other countries). For this […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Dominican Yucca Empanadas (Catibias): A Culinary Journey with a Dash of Nostalgia
Ah, the Dominican Yucca empanadas, the irresistible allure of Dominican street food! One classic that tugs at my heartstrings is the beloved yucca empanada, or as we affectionately call it, “catibía.” These crispy delights have been a staple of my culinary adventures since I was young. I vividly remember my first pregnancy when my husband, […]
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 […]
Chicken Liver Pâté with Madeira
Embark on a culinary journey to France with this classic Chicken Liver Pâté, elevated with the nuanced notes of Madeira or Sherry. Rich and creamy, it’s the perfect spread for crackers or rustic bread. So, in my case, I love chicken liver, but with this Chicken Liver Pâté with Madeira recipe, you get the creamiest […]