Description Who doesn’t like a mango lassi, right? But when you don’t have good fresh mangos or can’t find mango puree, why not try a banana lassi? I ordered 2 in a restaurant in Udaipur because they were so good and it was because they had no mangos at the time — what a find! … Read more
Description Recipe I’ve had for over 25 years. In Puerto Rico, the brazo gitano made by Franco in Mayaguez is a favorite. This homemade version may not be an exact duplicate but it is just as good or better, in my opinion. Mix and match the fillings to your taste. Cream cheese along with the … Read more
Description If you like spinach and Mexican food, you’ll love these easy chicken enchiladas made with ricotta cheese and spinach. Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter ½ cup sliced green onions 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 large cooked chicken breast halves, diced 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach – thawed, drained, and squeezed dry ½ teaspoon … Read more
Description Sweets are a centerpiece of the Punjabi agricultural festival Lohri, and coconut chikki is definitely a favorite. So here’s a quick idea for your Lohri feast, and you won’t even have to place a few calls to Pakistan to get the recipe. Ingredients 1 tablespoon ghee 4 cups grated dried coconut ¾ cup brown … Read more
Description This chicken Parmesan is done casserole style (so, no breading or frying!), but still offers up that irresistible combination of tender chicken, crunchy/cheesy coating, and flavorful sauce. Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, crushed and finely chopped ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves … Read more
Description 5 ingredients, amazing tacos. Ingredients 1 chorizo sausage link, casing removed and meat crumbled 2 tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobo sauce 4 corn tortillas 2 tablespoons chopped onion, or to taste 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste (Optional) Instructions Mix together crumbled chorizo and chipotle peppers in adobo sauce in a bowl. … Read more
Description Lemon granita is one of my favorite things about Sicily. It’s easy to make at home if a trip to the island isn’t possible. Using Meyer lemons, which tend to be sweeter than regular lemons, helps replicate the flavor of authentic Sicilian lemons. Serve as an after-dinner refresher or afternoon pick-me-up. And for a … Read more
Description This is my family’s favorite cake. Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour ¼ cup semolina flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 ½ cups butter ¾ cup white sugar 10 eggs, separated ½ cup orange juice 2 tablespoons grated orange zest 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 tablespoons brandy (Optional) ⅔ cup almonds, coarsely chopped ⅔ cup almonds, … Read more
Description This tortilla sundae is served with a mango-strawberry-apple ‘salsa.’ The base is a corn tortilla fried in oil and sprinkled with cinnamon sugar. The sweet tortilla shells can be fried the day before serving, as long as they are wrapped in foil or stored in a tin. Keeping color in mind, you can substitute … Read more
Description Ma’amoul means filled in Arabic. These are very popular in Lebanon but can be found throughout the Middle East and North Africa. They are traditionally shaped as crescents or as pressed cookies and have several variations for the fillings. This one has a walnut filling, but you can use almonds or pistachios too. Ingredients … Read more