Guisantes Ahogados or Stewed Peas is a traditional Catalana recipe from Spain! This is our last week in Spain on our Culinary Journey Around the World but we’ve enjoyed so many recetas deliciosas (delicious recipes) plus highlights from my daughter, Madi’s, trip to Spain too! So far we’ve enjoyed recipes like Ropa Vieja with Cuban Rice and a lovely dessert, Crema …
Crema Catalan is a dessert right from Spain and sharing awesome photo’s of Spain too! Our Culinary Journey Around the World is in Spain to enjoy some recetas deliciosas (delicious recipes) plus highlights from my daughter, Madi’s, recent trip to Spain! We’ve been sharing some delightful Spanish recipes, like Ropa Vieja with Cuban Rice! This week we’re happy to be adding …
Cuban Rice Recipe is a festive side dish for any meal plus, more highlights from Spain! Our Culinary Journey Around the World is in Spain to enjoy some recetas deliciosas (delicious recipes) plus highlights from my daughter, Madi’s, recent trip to Spain! Last week we shared a delightful Ropa Vieja dinner which had this weeks recipe in the …
Ropa Vieja is a traditional Spanish recipe plus highlights from a recent trip to Spain! Our Culinary Journey Around the World is heading to Spain for the next several Wednesday’s to enjoy some recetas deliciosas (delicious recipes) plus highlights from my daughter, Madi’s, recent trip to Spain! I’m so thrilled to have her with us to share some …
Chinese Honey Garlic Chicken on Fox13 with highlights from China! Chinese Honey Garlic Chicken on Fox13 I’m excited to share last weeks segment from Fox13 The Place… it was so fun to make this recipe on air and talk about my trip to China. I hope it’ll inspire you to make Chinese Honey Garlic Chicken …
Our Chinese Mango Coconut Pudding Recipe and tips on what to see when your visiting in Beijing, China! Today’s recipe is Chinese coconut pudding and we think it’s pretty perfect and then we add some mango! Chinese pudding is mildly sweet but very flavorful and we’re so excited to be adding it to our Culinary …
Chinese Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe and photo’s from my visit to the Great Wall of China in Beijing! Chinese Honey Garlic Chicken has all those flavors that Chinese foods are famous for. . . generous amount of sautéed garlic, soy sauce, rice wine, oyster sauce, red chilis, and of course rice! On my recent trip …
Black Bean and Sweet Corn Tostadas are a fresh south of the boarder dinner or appetizer! Our Culinary Journey Around the World is heading over to Mexico for a little visit because Cinco de Mayo is going to be here soon and even though they don’t actually celebrate it in Mexico it’s a great time …
Chinese Wonton Soup and highlights from my stay at the Wencheng Castle, China! Welcome to our Culinary Journey Around the World we are visiting in the Land of the Rising Sun~ China. I’m excited to share some photo’s from my stay at a breath taking castle in Yahnti, China. Last week we talked about some …
Today’s Chinese Pickled Vegetables Recipe is a simple and tasty way to preserve vegetables! Chinese preserved vegetables are simple to make and very healthy for you. We’ll show you how to make pickled Chinese vegetables–you’ll want to make them every week! Chinese pickles are a great way to preserve vegetables for later use. I’m also …
Our German Apple and Celery Root Salad or Selleriesalat in German which is more commonly known as the Waldorf Salad here in the States! German celery root salad, also known as celery remoulade or celeriac salad–is made with celery root, green or green apple, and a mayonnaise Dijon dressing. Celery root salad German style has …
Today’s Irish Soda Farls Recipe is a quick and simple soda bread that cooks in a skillet or griddle! I figured since I’m Irish and it’s getting close to St. Patricks Day it’s just got to be done! Soda Farls or as they’re commonly called in Ireland just plain Farls / Farl–will become a year …
German Spargel Reis Suppe is a classic German recipe that’s simple to make and tastes SO good! We are back on track with our Culinary Journey Around the World posts… we are still in Germany! We ended up taking a little break on our Culinary Journey but not too long ago we made some German Homemade Sauerkraut and …
German Homemade Sauerkraut is popular side dish for most German foods! Today, Culinary Journey Around the World tour has Germany up next on our itinerary! German food is rich, hearty and delicious and many top German dishes make great comfort food. I’m super excited to spend a few weeks exploring german foods and visiting the …
Danish Butter Cookies Recipe are a traditional holiday cookie and it’s easy to see why. . . danish butter cookies go perfectly with any cozy cup of coffee or tea! Danish Christmas Cookies are a tradition at our house as most of you already know that the inspiration for my blog was my Gram. Grandma …
French Potage Saint-Germain (Split Pea Soup) is a humble and comforting soup, a french home cooks staple recipe! Welcome back to our Culinary Journey in the beautiful country of France~ we’ve already been busy making some amazing recipes! Like these crêpes with a fabulous French Pâte à Crêpes recipe. Then, we held onto 8-10 of them and …
Greek Feta and Roasted Pepper Spread with Flat Bread is an addictive reddish-orange cheese spread that you will not be able to stop eating! It’s just that good!! As you all know, Wednesday’s have gotten a bit of international flair around here these days. I love exploring and creating recipes for our Culinary Journey’s. In …
Japanese Green Tea Ice Cream is a smooth and creamy plus it’s a NO-churn ice cream with a delightfully mild green tea flavor! I’ve loved this first month of our Culinary Journey Around the World and our journey through the beautiful country of Japan and all the lovely recipes we’ve enjoyed; we started off with …
Our Japanese Salmon Teriyaki Recipe is an authentic recipe from Japan it’s so simple to make and has such amazing favor~ every bite is rich, buttery, and decadent! In Japan, Salmon Teriyaki incorporates a traditional special sauce called ‘tare’ and it’s cooked “yakimono” which means it’s a broiled or pan-fried dish. Why we love …
Japanese Cucumbers with Sweet Vinegar Dressing is a refreshing salad that tastes great with any meal! The next recipe in our Culinary Journey Around the World is a simple to make side dish that’s similar to a quick pickled cucumber salad here in the states. There’s no wedges of iceburg lettuce with blue cheese dressing …
I hold in my heart the desire to travel the world; amercing myself in the cultures, foods, and peoples of all nations. I love all of these things and believe that the beauty each country holds in these expressions are worthy of celebration. SO, with much excitement (and a little trepidation) this is the beginning …
Divorced Eggs are a traditional Mexican breakfast with over easy eggs and salsa done two ways plus some highlights from my recent trip to Cancun, Mexico! One of my best friends, Emily and I recently had a get-away girls trip to Cancun, Mexico! Maybe it’s because we’re both been divorced but we just loved these …
Chicken Tostadas with Chili Crema Recipe a crispy tostada piled high with cabbage, shredded chicken, queso fresco cheese, and topped off with chili crema! Chicken Tostadas with Chili Crema are simple to make at home with all that south of the boarder flavor. Oh and we can. not. forget. the fresh squeeze of lime juice …
I’m SO excited this morning! Are y’all ready? Hold on tight to your britches cuz it’s about to get really awesome around here… All the members of the Girard’s Culinary Collective wanted to share some of the Girard’s Salad Dressing love with all of our readers. SOooo, we put our heads together and came up with …
Today’s Blueberry Lemon Mastiha Cocktail Recipe & Greece Travel highlights will bring the beauty of the Mediterranean right to you. Our Mastiha liquor cocktails are a must-try! On my first evening there, after dinner by the seaside, we were served Skinos Mastiha Liqueur. This recipe was inspired by that mastiha evening–enjoy our Lemon Mastiha Cocktails …
Los Angeles, California Best Hole in the Wall Restaurants; An Insiders Guide is part of our Travel Tips & Tricks series because we all know that the BEST restaurants are hidden and tucked away, like a hole in a wall! Los Angeles is a huge city so naturally there are a lot of options when …
I can hardly believe I’m starting into my last year of Culinary School today! I’m not exactly sure where the summer went but it flew by. I’m excited/nervous to back at it once again… I’d love it if you’d send a little happy thought my way 🙂 A couple of weeks ago, I had the …
Cinnamon Raisin Kugel Recipe is a favorite dessert at Hanukkah celebrations! Traditional kugel recipes are made to celebrate Hanukkah which is a holiday celebrated during the month of December. I love our cinnamon raisin kugel recipe because its made with egg noodles, raisins, eggs, sour cream, cottage cheese, sugar, butter, cinnamon then bakes in the …
French Endive Salad & Louvre Museum in Paris, France. . . I’m simply bursting with excitement to share them both with you all! French Endive Salad is just the a perfect winter salad and I had the hardest time picking the highlights from my visit to the Louvre Museum. You could easily spend several days …
10 Healthy Travel Tips & Cheerios Snack Mix Recipe to keep you fit and fueled on all of your adventures! Traveling and exploring the world is something I love to do! It’s also important to me that I support the over-all health of my body so I feel good while I’m out exploring. I love …
Horiatiki Greek Village Salad & Acropolis of Athens made with fresh from the vine tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, and red onion. . . served with a thick slice of greek feta cheese, drizzled with greek olive oil, a handful of kalamata olives, and sprinkled with dried oregano. The Greek Village Salad or Horiatiki Salata is served …
Yiaourti Me Meli & Evia Island, Greece is a traditional recipe of Greek yogurt with honey, plus some highlights from the beautiful Island of Evia! What is Yiaourti Me Meli? It is Greek Yogurt with Honey that is typically topped with walnuts and/or fruit. It is very easy to find a variety of this dish …
Portuguese Beef Stew & Sintra, Portugal is a comfy one-pot meal with photo’s and travel highlights from my week in Sintra! I know you’re just going to adore both our Portuguese Beef Stew & Sintra, Portugal! First let’s take a look at Sintra, Portugal I found Sintra a lovely, quaint little town situated within the …