Food + Drink
Sunday Supper: Jamaican Me Crazy Jerk Chicken
Jamaican Jerk Chicken has been on my mind for months. I was looking for time and an opportunity to try my hand at making an authentic jerk marinade. I was expecting the marinade to be more complicated and was surprised to see that the ingredient list was lengthy but it was a throw together in
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Food + Drink
New Ways to fill a Tortilla with Beef Barbacoa
This post is another attempt at persuading you to keep moving past the grocery aisle that displays the taco kits. You know the ones I am referring too, just say NO. With a little extra effort you can create new flavorful ways to fill a tortilla. The dried guajillo peppers are easily located in the
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dessert
Turkish Yogurt Cake
My understanding is that there is hundreds of versions of yogurt cake eaten all over the world. Although not widely popular here in the U.S., it ought to be, as it is a wonderful recipe addition to the home cook and baker kitchens everywhere. This Turkish version is certainly much lighter than the traditional flour
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Food + Drink
Polish Pierogies-Discovering Culture through Food
I always feel lucky when someone shares a recipe with me. Sharing a favorite family recipe is opening a window to their table, to their world and an opportunity for me to discover something new. Over the last few months I have had the opportunity to enjoy traditional Polish foods brought to me by a
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Food + Drink
Filipino Chicken Adobo- A Balancing Act
A balance between vinegar and soy sauce it can make for a sharp, salty braising liquid. Add a can of coconut milk, and suddenly the flavors mellow. This is a really interesting combination of flavors that are really quite delicious. This dish could not be easier, with only a few ingredients most that will be
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Food + Drink
Ricotta Cheesecake
My husband came across this recipe in the May issue of Bon Appetit. It reminded him of a cheese cake that his Italian grandmother used to prepare. The most difficult part of this recipe was finding an 8-inch spring form pan. After an extensive search of the house and three trips to different retail stores,