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Our favorite recipes, to be enjoyed with family and friends.
Madeleines are the best treat that you could ever bake, they are delicate, flavorful, buttery, not too sweet. The madeleine is a cross between a muffin and a cookie. The madeleines have a French je ne sais quoi appeal, and are lovingly described by writer Marcel Proust in his iconic “A la recherche du temps …
Pho or Vietnamese rice noodles soup needs little introduction nowadays as it has become the most famous dish in Vietnamese cuisine. CNN has ranked Pho at number 28 on their “World’s 50 most delicious foods”. In Vietnam, Pho is served at home, in restaurants, food stalls, street hawkers, virtually everywhere. It can be enjoyed for …
Vegetarian couscous is a hearty and satisfying dish with middle eastern flavors. We love couscous, and our favorite is lamb couscous (recipe here). The vegetarian version is as flavorful and delicious. On top, it’s so easy and quick to make with Instant Pot. You virtually can use any vegetables that you like, just be mindful …
My favorite street food in Istanbul is the Kebab, especially the ground beef or lamb kebabs or Kofta. Read my Istanbul Street Food post and here’s a photo of the delicious kebabs enjoyed while in Turkey. To bring these spicy and delicious flavors home, here’s a Turkish inspired recipe of beef kofta kebabs. At home, …
My lovely niece Alix from Geneva has shared this delicious Speculoos Tiramisu recipe which is a hit with family and friends. It looks so fresh and appetizing, don’t you want to dip your spoon right into it? Is it safe to consume raw eggs? According to this article, for years both egg whites and yolks …
Dan Dan noodles is a spicy Sichuan noodles dish named after the traditional carrying pole “Dan Dan” that street vendors use to balance two baskets laden with food. They carry the pole over their shoulder and would stop when hailed by a customer, and would prepare and cook the noodles right in the street. Today, Dan …
I’m so happy that Persimmon season is finally here! They are my favorite Autumn fruit… What is a Persimmon? Persimmons are native to Japan, China, Korea, Burma and Nepal. Like the tomatoes, persimmons are not commonly considered to be berries, but morphologically the fruit is in fact a berry. Persimmons are not only delicious, but full …
I have invited my beautiful niece from Geneva to be a guest blogger and share her great recipe for Pains au Sucre, those mouthwatering buttery and sugary bread rolls. Recipe By Allana Buu Hoang I made these “Pains au sucre” for the first time during the first quarantine back in March and my mom and …
I’m so happy to share with you the recipe for a really delicious Asian dessert that’s a breeze to prepare. After testing several recipes, I find that this one is the simplest and practically fool-proof. The key ingredients The key ingredient is Cassava, which is a common staple, a type of tuber / root that …
Laotian or Thai Larb is a kind of salad, typically made with minced meat which is full of flavors and textures from a combination of fish sauce, chili flakes, fresh lime juice, toasted sticky rice and freshness from the assorted herbs. This Laotian inspired vegetarian recipe has the usual deep flavors with added fresh lemongrass …
