Crispy Cutlets

These delicious cutlets are ready in no time. Choose your prefered meat and make sure it is thinly pounded with the back of a heavy frying pan or a mallet. Everybody likes these crunchy and golden slices of goodness. Prep-time is minimal and the kids will be especially happy it is dinnertime. Ingredients 4 pounded... Continue Reading →

Anna’s Blueberry Cakes

These blueberry cakes are unique, unusual and so pretty. They are not hard to make and after just one bite, smiles and a joyful belly are assured. These are especially good for the holidays and make excellent gifts for friends and family. Enjoy them with a cup of tea or coffee or as a simple... Continue Reading →

Mini Naan Pizza

These personal mini-pizzas are ideal for a quick and fun meal. They are easy to make and a joy to put together as you can mix and match the sauces, toppings and types of cheese. Great for a weeknight treat or weekend lunch. A truly "interactive" meal for both kids and adults. Try them and... Continue Reading →

Jazzed-Up Instant Ramen

I was not introduced to instant ramen until I was in my early 20's. As a pasta-lover, this new type of noodle was quite a discovery. As I got older, I started playing with ramen and adding all kinds of ingredients to the noodles and used them as sides or complete meals. Now, my chickens... Continue Reading →

A Simple calalou

So what is Calalou? It is not exactly a dish that can be easily found on Miami restaurants' menus. It is a simple, warm, and nourishing soup that can be made at home. Calalou (also spelt callaloo, calaloo, or kallaloo) is either a soup or a stew made with okra and dasheen or spinach leaves.... Continue Reading →

Okra CHICKEN Soup

Beautifully slimy, silky, and chunky okra soup. This is a soup I started to make when I first moved out of my mother's house. It's easy to make, filling, and perfect for days when you want something fast, delicious, and nutritious to eat. It is indeed slimy and for me, that is the best part... Continue Reading →

We Love Brussels Sprouts

These little green bundles that resemble baby cabbages have a contentious reputation – some love them, others cannot stand them. It seems that the secret to enjoying these little nuggets of goodness is in the preparation. They are full of nutrients and vitamins and are thought to be native to Belgium, specifically to an area... Continue Reading →

Masala Chai

Masala Chai is tea prepared with a blend of spices. This recipe, which I got from Saveur Magazine, is a shortcut worth trying.

Steam, Don’t Boil, Your Eggs

I have recently started to steam eggs instead of boiling them and I do notice a differenceĀ  - they are easier to peel and somehow, feel lighter. This method I got from America’s Test Kitchen. ā€œBoiled eggs that start in cold water are hard to peel because the proteins in the egg white set slowly,... Continue Reading →

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