Lately I have craved different recipes cooked by my grandmothers. Even though I do not have written recipes, I remember flavors and seeing the way my grandmother prepared these tasty dishes.Despite the name of the salad, I am not half Russian and it is not a Russian recipe. :) This is not a typical potato salad or usually a salad served at a picnic. My Chilean grandmother made this very often … [Read more...]
Eggplant Timbale and Peach Phyllo Tarts
So I have not had time to post my latest recipe, because, between music rehearsals and work, it seems like I have had one thing after the other, but I am just glad that I am able to cook this week, am I right?We had company over on Tuesday and I was totally inspired to make something I had seen Giada De Laurentiis cook on her show Everyday Italian. If you have not seen her show, you are missing a … [Read more...]
Mexican Sopes and Watermelon Margaritas
So since I knew that my hubby would have to study I thought I would prepare a treat. Actually, I had a craving for some Mexican food, which, to be specific, I wanted sopes. Now what are sopes you may ask? Well, Google helped me with a great definition:Definitions of sopes on the Web:•A sope (pronounced "SOH-peh") is a traditional Mexican dish originating in the city of Culiacán, Si. … [Read more...]
Caramelized Onion, Garlic and Green Olive Focaccia
I have had pretty hectic days this week, but I was DEAD set in making this focaccia no matter what! The good thing is that we have been eating dinner way before 7, so it did not matter if we had a light or heavy dinner. I made meaty tomato sauce and thin spaghetti for dinner, so I knew the focaccia would be a grand slam. Thanks Katie for a wonderful recipe!The only thing I DID not do on this … [Read more...]
Black Bean Tortilla Casserole and Fennel Salad
After such a restful weekend, I did not feel like cooking something gourmet! Actually, my husband and I have not had Mexican food since moving to Michigan. We were told not even to waste our time so we have not dared try any new place. As a result, I decided to make something Tex-Mex. I have been looking at Cooking This and and That's blog over the weekend and I decided I needed to try one of her … [Read more...]
