As we say goodbye to the summer, let this Caribbean Curried Chicken turn up the heat during those chilly autumn nights. It’s an easy to prepare, one-pot dinner that’s delicious, filling and wonderfully comforting. Caribbean Curried Chicken is a popular take-out dish served at restaurants throughout Trinidad, Guyana and Surinam. It is sometimes served with rice but more […]
Cuisine
Authentic Thai Green Curry Shrimp
This Authentic Thai Green Curry Shrimp dish was the first recipe they taught when I enrolled in culinary arts school in Thailand, and from that point on, they had my attention. I remember tasting it and thinking to myself, if there is something that tastes as good as this out there, I certainly have not […]
Italian Aperol Spritz
Italian Aperol Spritz is the cocktail of choice in Italy, especially in the summer months. It’s Italy’s favorite cocktail and it’s my favorite as well. When I am in Italy, I like to have a ‘Spritz’, as the Italians call it, at the end of the day to take the edge off of a long […]
Spaghetti with Clams – Spaghetti alle Vongole
Spaghetti with Clams or Spaghetti alle Vongole as called in Italy, was among the first dishes I tried in Italy many years ago, and it has remained one of my favorites today. It is a dish that is at the same time refreshing, flavorful and satisfying. Having recently returned from my summer trip to Europe where I was able […]
Italian Zucchini Risotto
This Italian Zucchini Risotto is a perfect way to kick start your summer season. Its summertime in the Northern hemisphere and in many places, gardens are blooming with ripe vegetables. When zucchini is in season, it is typically sweet and plentiful. Many Italians celebrate by making this wonderful Italian Zucchini Risotto and often find […]
French Herbed Omelette
I first tried French Herbed Omelette at Balthazar’s when I lived in New York City. It was one of the few breakfast spots in the neighborhood and they are well known for their fresh baked breads and croissants. Add something fresh baked to one of their breakfast entrees and you are in business! With ingredients including farm fresh […]
Brazilian Power Smoothie
This Brazilian Power Smoothie packed with protein and powerful antioxidants is the perfect way to start the day! I am not a health food blogger, but I thought since breakfast is the most important meal of the day, at least according to the experts, that it would be worthwhile doing a post about this delicious Brazilian Power Smoothie […]
Tuscan Herbed Potatoes
These Tuscan Herbed Potatoes are so delicious and easy to prepare. They are the perfect side dish to accompany traditional holiday roasts or to serve alongside your main course for a weekday dinner. I learned to make these Tuscan Herbed Potatoes while at cooking school in Tuscany. During the lesson we roasted a loin of pork and served […]
French Yogurt Cake With Marmalade Glaze
This French Yogurt Cake with Marmalade Glaze is simply wonderful! It is so moist and rich and the beauty is that it uses a combination of yogurt and vegetable oil instead of butter, so it’s considerably lower in fat and saturated fat! How much lower, you ask? Well a typical pound cake contains 1lb of […]
Mixed Green Salad
Mixed Green Salads are served all over the world, but I always appreciate the creativity of the Americas who typically give this dish an interesting and welcome twist. I remember when I tried Mixed Green Salad at a New York salad bar many years ago, and I thought to myself it was the best salad […]
