As we continue our adventure through the world’s cuisine, it’s time to stop and take a gander at a dish called Bibingka. This dessert hails from the Philippines and is a Christmastime tradition. This is a dish made my street vendors, traditionally served in a banana leaf and garnished with shredded coconut. It is a […]
Chicory Root Tea: No Mo Cup Of Joe
If one of your resolutions for this new year is to reduce your caffeine intake or the number of Starbucks visits, then I’ve got the solution for you: chicory coffee. Chicory coffee is made from chicory root, a distant cousin to the dandelion. It has a similar flavor profile as coffee with some additional hints […]
Instant Pot Breakfast Casserole Recipes
If you haven’t jumped on the Instant Pot bandwagon yet, you’re definitely missing out! This is a machine that really does it all when it comes to cooking: saute, pressure cook, steam, bake, and more! If you have an Instant Pot and haven’t taken it out for a spin yet, then it’s about time to […]
Authentic Recipes For West African Food That Are Delish!
This week our culinary adventure is taking us to West Africa. West Africa includes everything from the coast of Guinea (Mauritania) to Niger and everything between Mali and Ghana. This part of Africa is rich in root vegetables and exotic spices, which makes it a great place to explore new cuisine. Check out some of […]
Balkan Baking: Must-Try Macedonian Food
If you’re like me, chances are when you started hearing the buzz about Macedonian cooking you raised an eyebrow (or two) and tried to dig through your world geography knowledge to figure out where Macedonia even is. Macedonia is a region that includes North Macedonia, Bulgaria, Albania, Serbia, Kosovo, and Greece. The Balkan states have […]
Arabic Sweets Are Tasty Treats
If you haven’t checked out Arabic sweets as a way to round out your culinary skills, you’re missing out! Arabic desserts have beautiful flavor profiles without being overly sweet. They rely on ingredients like nuts and honey to add flavor and sweetness. Probably the most well known Arabic dessert is baklava. So, if this is […]
Sensational Sea Moss Smoothie Recipes
Have you heard of sea moss? It’s quickly becoming the next big thing in the health world. Sea Moss can be found in most health food stores, and you can also purchase it here. Irish Sea Moss is raw, vegan, gluten-free, non-GMO, and it has 92 essential minerals. The health benefits abound! Once you purchase […]
Insanely Easy Crockpot Lasagna
When I hear the word “lasagna” I tend to cringe. Lasagna is synonymous with either hours of labor-intensive work in a hot kitchen or soggy flavorless stuff from the freezer. But did you know that lasagna doesn’t have to be labor-intensive or soggy and flavorless? Because it doesn’t! All you need is one amazing tool: […]
Damn Good Dutch Oven Peach Cobbler
There are a few desserts that are good year-round, and dutch oven peach cobbler is one of them. Yes, you can make peach cobbler in the oven and get a passable result. However, using a dutch oven is going to give you a damn good result. If you’re scared or unable to use a dutch […]
Sweet And Savory Super Bowl BBQ Recipes
My husband reminded me this week (while we were taking down Christmas decorations, I might add) that Super Bowl Sunday is rapidly approaching. This means it’s time to dust off my recipe book and get ready to feed the crowds! If you’re having a little bit of a holiday hangover and are worried about entertaining […]