A couple of years ago I went on an incredible trip with some friends to Colombia. At the time I didn’t know much about Colombian cuisine, but I took the opportunity to learn all I could. We ate all sorts of dishes from fried empanadas with hogao sauce, soups like ajiaco and sancocho, and […]
Tips, Tricks & Suggestions One of the greatest aspects of pasta salad is you can add just about anything you want to it. Ingredients like chopped broccolini, sugar snap peas, sliced carrots, canned artichoke hearts, fresh mozzarella, you name it! So once you get comfortable with making this dish I highly recommend you
There are few things more American than a classic apple pie. And since the 4th of July is one week away what better time to share our recipe for making it right at home. Utilizing a flakey homemade pie crust that is both delicious and incredibly easy to make. And a filling that is
What is Jerk Chicken? Few Jamaican dishes are as popular and iconic as classic jerk chicken. In fact, you can easily find it prepared and sold throughout the island nation from high end restaurants to small roadside shacks. And while recipes for making jerk chicken can vary from place to place there are
My first encounter with coconut rice was a couple of years ago during a trip to Cartegena, Colombia. And to be completely honest, I didn’t really know what to expect. Like most Americans, the only rice we had growing up was either cooked plain. Or it was made with savory ingredients like Spanish rice.
I don’t know what it’s like where you live but we’ve been having perfectly hot summer weather here in Denver. And as a result, I have really been craving something light and refreshing to eat. So what better dish to make today than some delicious Peruvian-style shrimp ceviche. It’s a simple dish
Infused oils are one of the most overlooked ingredients in the home kitchen. Which is a shame because they have so many great applications. You can use them to add subtle flavor to homemade salad dressings, sauces, and marinades. They are great when drizzled over finished dishes like pasta, pizza, vegetables, and even meat.
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Today’s recipe for Chinese chicken salad is something that I have been wanting to share for a long time. It is hands down my favorite salad for when I’m craving something healthy, filling, and most importantly, delicious. Made with a mixture of crunchy cabbage, shredded carrots, green onions, cilantro, and chicken breast. All
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Barbari bread, or Nan-e-Barbari as it’s known in Farsi, is a classic style of leavened Persian flatbread made through Iran. It is mostly known for having a crispy golden exterior dusted with flavorful seeds like sesame and poppy. Which is perfectly complemented by a light and airy interior that in many ways resembles
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This chunky olive tapenade is something that I always have on hand. It’s full of strong salty & briny flavors which makes it great in so many applications. You can use it as a simple dip with crackers, spread it onto sandwiches for added moisture, or even use it as a quick way to
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