Dark Mocha Avocado Brownies
Puzzled by the title? “Dark Mocha Avocado Brownies”? Seriously, what kind of dessert is this? The avocado may be something that would sound intriguing, but then again…. avocado in a dessert? […]
Category Archives: Summer Dishes
Spaghetti with Shrimp and Zucchini
Saffron is one of the most sought after spices in the world. The delicate threads from the purple saffron flower are treated like gold. This isn’t only due to the […]
Blueberry Coffee Cake with Granola Streusel
A perfect slice of moist, fluffy, and hearty blueberry coffee cake to go with a cup of freshly brewed joe on a sunny sunday morning. What sounds better? I actually […]
Easy Mushroom-Onion Sauté
It’s odd to think of mushrooms as being in a specific food group. They’re classified as vegetables in cooking mostly due to their high nutritional value and low calorie level, […]
Irish Soda Bread with Raisins
St. Patrick’s day last week gave me another look upon Irish cuisine. That was only because I was reminded of how good soda bread tastes. I made this Irish soda […]
Buckwheat Banana Bread
This recipe is a very simple, healthy banana bread recipe that only requires one bowl. I’d call buckwheat flour to be an “emerging ingredient”. The hearty grain seems to be […]
Homemade Pasta- The Italian Art
Pasta fatti in casa were the words so often used by the local Trattorie beside every dish of pasta on the menu (traditional Italian comfort restaurants) . The words “pasta fatti in casa” mean […]