This Authentic Mexican Guacamole is perfect for a dinner party or to serve with a Margharita at happy hour! Welcome to part III of my Mexican Fiesta! If you have been following this series, my previous posts have included recipes for a trio of salsas as well as Pineapple Shrimp Tacos. A few years back, I went to […]
Appetizers
Mexican Salsas
These Mexican Salsas will brighten your table and are sure to take your tacos to a whole new level! Welcome to my Mexican Fiesta! In the upcoming weeks, I will be sharing some of my favorite Mexican dishes, starting with these wonderful salsas. These salsas are wonderful when served separately and even better when served as […]
Salmon Tartare Cucumber Cups
These Salmon Tartare Cucumber Cups are perfect for entertaining or as part of a healthy, low-carb diet! It’s January and there is one important task at hand; losing all the weight I put it on during the Holiday season. Since I hate dieting, I am finding ways to make this task a bit more enjoyable! The idea […]
Arancini di Riso
This Arancini di Riso is an ideal dish to serve at your New Year’s celebration. They are crunchy, warm and delicious, and believe me, they will be gone within seconds! Whether you are entertaining or heading to a party this New Year’s Eve, this Arancini di Riso is sure to be a hit with your […]
Stuffed Grape Leaves
Stuffed Grape Leaves is an appetizer originating from the Middle East, Turkey and Greece. If you ask any Greek for the origin of stuffed grape leaves (dolmades) and you will in all likelihood be told that they were served atop Mount Olympus. To the Greeks all the foods that are special, traditional and delicious like dolmades […]
Chicken Liver Crostini
Chicken Liver Crostini Pate, otherwise in Italian called Crostini di Fegatini, is a popular appetizer served in Italy at the restaurants and family gatherings. Last summer, while in Italy, I had it all the time. Growing up in Brasil, where chicken liver is widely served, my mom frequently served me and my siblings chicken liver […]
Mussels al Sambuca – Cozze al Sambuca
Attention Mussels lovers, this Mussels al Sambuca recipe is out of this world! If you love mussels, you will be thrilled to add this recipe to your rotation. There is a wonderful French restaurant in my home town that makes a similar version of the dish using Pernod. I always loved that dish, but I would have […]
Italian Beef Carpaccio
Many of you may have ordered Beef Carpaccio otherwise called in Italian Carpaccio di Manzo at a restaurant, but never considered making it at home. Until I found this recipe in my course book at cooking school in Italy, that was me too. Once I prepared the dish and I saw how easy it was, I started […]
