Looking for a delicious and slightly sweet way to celebrate the holidays? Well, look no further. Because in this post you’re gonna learn about one of my favorite Japanese desserts – Japanese Christmas cake. And if you haven’t yet, make sure to watch the video all the way to the end. You’ll see exactly how …
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Spicy mentaiko, cream, butter and soy sauce. Could this be the ultimate combination for an unforgettable Japanese style spaghetti? I always finish the pasta in the mentaiko sauce. As for toppings I don’t think you can go wrong with a little nori (dried seaweed), shiso and a little dollop of mentaiko. What do you think ? …
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This is a Vanilla Bean Cheesecake with a Walnut Crust. It’s quite addicting, especially if your weakness includes walnuts and butter. And that’s just the crust. Vanilla extract and almond extract team up to add depth to the vanilla bean filling. And last, the vanilla sour cream topping rounds out all that goodness with a …
These lemon poppy seed waffle cones are a tasty way to hook up your ice cream with a fun and crunchy partner. Poppy seeds not only enhance the crunch factor of these cones, but also add their nutty essence to the mix. Lemon and poppy are best friends and though there is only a little …
Quinoa with Pimento Stuffed Olives, Gold Raisins, and Cilantro works like magic to weave an unlikely mix of ingredients in colorful and tasty way. When’s the last time you had gold raisins with olives and cilantro? Sounds a little unusual, but I’m telling you!! If I jumped off the bridge into this bed of quinoa, …
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No Bake Blueberry Cream Pie with Graham Cracker Crust is a taste of summer you won’t forget. Best served chilled, this pie filling is rich, creamy, and fruity with just the right amount of sweetness. The graham cracker crust is classic and one you can repurpose for other no bake desserts like my other favorite, …
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Warm Farro with Buttered Onions, Cranberries, and Pecans is a quick and easy salad to prepare. Even quicker and easier to eat it! Especially since the flavors are well-balanced, with a bit of sweet, a bit of savory, delivered straight to your taste buds in an earthy buttery blanket! This is a sponsored post. Bob’s …
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Farroto with asparagus, peas, and fresh herbs is the perfect weeknight meal for those who love the little grain called farro. The earthy nutty flavor of farro is complemented by blanched, slightly crunchy green asparagus, green peas, and prosciutto. This is definitely one of my favorite farro recipes! This is a sponsored post. Bob’s Red Mill was …
This creamy mentaiko pasta will work like magic if you’re the kind of person who enjoys both mentaiko and spaghetti, together! What makes this version special is not only the fresh spaghetti, but also the creamy flavor without the use of cream! How can this be?! Read on to learn more… This is a sponsored …
Can you flambe anything more tasty than Crepes Suzette? If so let me know!!! If you haven’t heard of this, Crepes Suzette is a super super rich and delicious French dessert made with lots of butter, several liqueurs, and fresh oranges. I used the recipe from Julia Child’s Mastering the Art of French Cooking, Vol. …
