This Thai Green Papaya Salad, also known as Som Tum or Som Tam, is traditionally made in a large mortar and pestle but I am using the easier method which will take only 15 minutes! Named by CNN as one of the world's 50 best foods, this crunchy, tangy, and salty salad is a true feast of ...
Ajo Blanco - Spanish Cold Almond & Garlic Soup
A cousin of the famous Gazpacho, Ajo Blanco is a cold soup coming from Spain. Featuring very finely ground almonds, garlic, bread, olive oil, vinegar, and garnished with grapes, it's perfect refreshment for scorching summer days! Being here in Tenerife, I am continuing the exploration of ...
Canarian Wrinkly Potatoes - Papas Arrugadas
Papas Arrugadas or Canarian Wrinkly Potatoes is an iconic dish native to the Canary Islands. Potatoes are cooked until their skin wrinkles and becomes crispy. A perfect side dish to any meal! Sorry for posting so little lately, guys, but there is a reason for that. We've been saving some ...
Vegetable Egg Foo Young
If you like eggs for breakfast, Vegetable Egg Foo Young is something you will really love. This Chinese-American omelet is packed with bean sprouts, water chestnuts, mushrooms, and more. It's also drowned in a delicious gravy! Here should be a story about me being a big fan of Chinese ...
German Potato Pancakes (Kartoffelpuffer) with Two Toppings
These German Potato Pancakes are served either with savory (sour cream) or with sweet (applesauce) toppings. Comforting and filling, they make a perfect meatless weeknight dinner! There is a dish I could eat like 100 times in a row. Potato. Pancakes. Yes, I already posted them some time ago ...
24 Recipes That Use Gochujang - the Korean Chili Paste You Need to Know
Have you ever tried Gochujang? It's a thick, sweet, and spicy Korean chili paste used in marinades, sauces, stews, soups, salads... Everywhere! Check out the 24 amazing Gochujang recipes I've collected for you for even more ideas on using this spicy Asian goodness! I love my blog. I freaking ...
Soup Joumou - Haitian New Year's Soup
Soup Joumou is a perfect dish to get acquainted with Haitian cuisine. Pumpkin based, packed with veggies, beef, and pasta, this soup holds a huge historical significance being a symbol of Haitian independence! It's traditionally eaten on January 1st and is usually called Haitian New Year's ...
Quesadilla Salvadoreña - Sweet Cheese Bread
Quesadilla Salvadoreña is not that ordinary quesadilla where tortilla is filled with cheese and then grilled. This Salvadoran creation is, in fact, a dessert! It's a rich, delightful cheese filled bread / pound cake which is perfect with a cup of tea or coffee! Now that my blog is a little ...
Limber de Coco - Puerto Rican Coconut Ice
This post is going to show you how to make Limber de Coco - a flavorful Puerto Rican coconut ice which makes a perfect refresher for a hot summer day! It takes only 10 minutes of your precious time while the end result is AMAZING! Last summer, when we were at Ikea filling our cart up with ...