Category Archive for "Holidays & Parties"

Fried Green Tomatoes

24Sep

No one does Fried Green Tomatoes like the South, but the recipe is easy to replicate and enjoy them at home. Crispy on the outside and tender in the middle, these Fried Green Tomatoes, the iconic dish in the South, are addictive! Serve them as an appetizer, tossed in a salad, topped on a burger, served in a BLT, a party...

Delicious breakfast in Mexico

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11Sep

Delicious breakfast in Mexico ?? 1- Chiles en nogada ; 2 - Flautas de pollo y chorizo con salsa verde, rojo y crema; 3- Crepa de arrachera. Once in a while I make Chiles en Nogada, our favorite dish for sure! Chiles en Nogada is a classic Mexican dish originating from Puebla. Stuffed poblano peppers...

Potato Pancakes with Whipped Cream Cheese and Salted Salmon

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26Aug

Cream cheese can be replaced with thick sour cream. You can use also smoked salmon. (more…)...

Good morning!

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21Aug

Today I celebrating 21 years in US! My favorite cake I made: Macaron almond Nutella cake (more…)...

Bruschetta with tomatoes and mozzarella

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20Aug

Bruschetta with tomatoes and mozzarella, another great idea for using so many tomatoes! Or you can try another my favorite bruschetta recipes: Grilled Bruschetta with fried Tomatoes and Garlic Eggplant Bruschetta Bruschetta with Mushrooms and Cheese Ans sweet version of bruschetta: Strawberry Bruschetta Read more

Salsa Verde (boiled version)

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14Aug

I have one recipe of Tomatilla Salsa Verde, it’s a more creamier version because of avocado. This version uses boiled tomatillas, and the salsa is more chunky and slightly spicy. If you like it more spicy, then add some seeds from the peppers. (more…)...

Tart with Roasted Figs, Thyme and Feta

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07Aug

This tart has a beautiful array of textures and flavors. Super easy to make! Perfect as a dessert, appetizer, or even as a part of brunch. I sliced the figs into medium strips, but if they are fresh you can cut them in half too. Also I used peach jam, but you can use any other jam or marmalade...

Mexican Enchiladas with Salsa Roja

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05Aug

Enchiladas are a Mexican cuisine of corn tortillas quickly fried in oil, dipped in salsa, and filled with chicken or meat stuffing. They can also be filled with vegetables, beans, potatoes, cheese or a combination of all of the above....