Stovetop Spicy Sweet Pepitas are a tasty snack or appetizer, specially made for Cinco de Mayo. (This year, the holiday falls on Sunday, May 5.) But in this age of being authentic and true to one's own roots, why am I writing about Cinco de Mayo? It's true that I do not have Spanish ancestors and don't speak Spanish. What I know about Mexican food, including my guacamole and chicken mole recipes, comes from friends closer to Mexican culture than I am. But the Progressive Eats theme for ... read more
Tropical Charoset Cuban-style
Tropical Charoset Cuban-style is my newest contribution to the world of international charoset recipes. We traveled to Cuba last month. While still processing the diverse sights, sounds, and experiences of our visit, I already appreciate so much about the country. Sweet and ever-so-slightly spicy, this charoset reminds me of Cuba's rough, vibrant beauty. Right now, it is all Passover, all-the-time, at my house. I'm practically drowning in macaroons, Passover Chocolate Florentine ... read more
Passover Chocolate Florentine Cookies
Ever since I was a kid, I've had a thing for florentine (lace) cookies. With chocolate, they're even better. And now, I've got a version that is Passover-friendly. In fact, these Passover Chocolate ... read more
Cheesy Hash Brown Egg Nests
When I was a kid, hash browns were a treat. We only got them when we ate breakfast out. Although I learned as an adult that the hash browns in those meals were nothing special, at the time I savored ... read more
Instant Pot Creamy Vegan Wild Rice Soup
My instant pot is too big to sit on the counter when I'm not using it. That means I need reasons to pull it out of its hideaway home. And I admit to fearing its buttons and hissing valve. So I ... read more
Chocolate Marzipan Tarte Soleil
This Chocolate Marzipan Tarte Soleil is the direct result of my obsession with Trader Joe's Puff Pastry. I have made puff pastry myself, but it's neither quick nor simple. Even while advocating home ... read more
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