Roasted tomato coconut & quinoa soup - sweet late summer tomatoes, roasted to intensify their flavor, caramelized onions, creamy coconut milk, and warm spices all blended into an aromatic, chunky soup, with an added nutritional boost of quinoa. It's that time of the year again - the lingering summer end; the slow transition between ...
Quick & Easy Chicken Sausage Jambalaya
Quick & easy chicken sausage jambalaya - this is a one-pot, no-fuss, super easy meal, that practically cooks itself into a delicious, hearty chicken and sausage casserole that everyone will love. How often do you happen to cook a meal that is quick, easy, delicious and kid-friendly at the same time? Not often in my household! Surprised? ...
Corn salad with caramelized onions, bacon & cilantro
Corn salad with caramelized onions, bacon & cilantro - sweet, tangy, salty and smokey, this salad is the perfect bbq companion. It's mid August - the peak of the corn season. I normally just roast the corn on the bbq, and don't bother much with it, but this recipe from Food52 cookbook caught my eye. It's a simple corn salad with ...
The Sacred Valley of the Incas
The Sacred Valley of the Incas will charm you with its idyllic views, rich culture, and some of the best preserved Inca ruins in Peru. ...
Exploring Cusco – the ancient capital of the Inka empire
Exploring Cusco - the ancient capital of the Inka empire, with its unique history, multifaceted culture and amazing food, was one of the highlights of our trip to Peru, and I highly recommend that you spend a few full days there. ...
Peruvian stuffed avocados {smoked trout + hearts of palm}
Peruvian stuffed avocados - so simple and delicious, stuffed with smoked trout and hearts of palm, these avocados are a great starter, or even a light meal in the summer. Ever since we came back from our trip to Peru, I've been experimenting with Peruvian recipes. Peruvian cuisine is fantastic, and it was a true gastronomical adventure for ...
Lima in 2 days: 15 things to see and do
Lima in 2 days - 15 things to see and do, ranging from tourist attractions, cool places to hang around, and great food to try. Jump to list A few weeks ago we came back from a 12-day trip to Peru. Even though Peru has always been at the top of our travel list, it seemed like such a 'big' destination, so unknown and new, that it begged for a ...
Seared scallops over parsnip purée
Seared scallops over parsnip purée - start your festive dinner with this elegant first course of juicy, seared scallops, served atop a luscious, sweet parsnip puree, accented with warm spice, and toasted pine nuts. What's up, friends? How's your holiday preparation going? Are you listening to Christmas songs on repeat all day long? I have a ...
50 Fabulous Holiday Appetizers
50 fabulous holiday appetizers - small nibbles, cheesy bites, creamy dips, and meaty appetizers - there is something for everyone's taste in this festive spread of holiday appetizers. The countdown is officially on! We're fast approaching the best time of the year, and the excitement is bubbling up! I know for most of us, it's the busiest ...
Roasted beets and kale salad with horseradish crema
Roasted beets and kale salad with horseradish crema - sweet and earthy, with a spicy kick, and lots of toasted nuts and seeds, this fall salad packs a ton of flavor and a festive look, perfect for a special occasion. This roasted beet and kale salad with horseradish crema, fresh dill, toasted mustard seeds, and hazelnuts, is the latest ...
Caramelized fennel with roasted garlic lemon vinaigrette {goat cheese + walnuts}
Caramelized fennel with roasted garlic lemon vinaigrette - sweet and soft, with a touch of licorice, the fennel, topped with creamy goat cheese, and doused in roasted garlic lemon dressing, toasted walnuts and parsley, literally melts in your mouth. Aaaand it's finally D-Day! In my tiny world this means kitchen Demolition Day, and I cannot ...
Chicken artichoke lemon soup
Chicken artichoke lemon soup - a bowl of this hearty, nourishing chicken soup, full of tangy, lemony flavor, and fresh herbs is all you need on a cold, rainy day. Everyone needs a good and trusty chicken soup recipe in their repertoire for the times when one feels under the weather, or needs a pick-me-up, comforting meal. This chicken ...
Pan-roasted Brussels sprouts with lemon, garlic and cumin
Pan-roasted Brussels sprouts with lemon, garlic and cumin, generously showered with Pecorino Romano cheese, and crunchy toasted garlicky breadcrumbs - dressed this way, the Brussels sprouts become a glorious side dish, and a must for your Thanksgiving table. I don't know what's going on this year but it looks like we have a wild turkey ...
Purple Moscow mule
Purple Moscow mule - floral aroma, spicy fruit flavors, and a whimsical purple color, make this drink the ideal Halloween cocktail. Before you think I've been possessed by dark spirits (what with all these Gothic-looking posts), let me assure you, that this freaky streak reflects nothing more than my soft spot for Halloween. It's an ...
Grilled octopus over squid ink pasta and tomato garlic sauce
Grilled octopus over squid ink pasta and tomato garlic sauce - twice cooked, tender octopus, served over spicy, squid ink spaghetti, and the best tomato garlic sauce - this recipe will knock your socks off with its frightfully delicious flavors, spooky looks, and dramatic presentation, making it the perfect Halloween night dish. If cooking ...
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