An easy and healthy way to start your day. This delicious and unexpected combo was created by my hubby a year ago and now it’s our go to snack or brekkie for this time of year. Great for the whole family- our little one loves it! If you head over to the market now…
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Tea poached pears : How to poach pears sous vide
This is a simple and delicate way to infuse flavours into fruit. Poached pears are an effortlessly chic (not to mention healthy!) dessert perfect for this time of year, especially when you’ve overindulged in other holiday treats! Cooking it at a low and steady temperature (thanks to my Nomiku) allows the flavours to steep into…
Quick and easy summer dinner – arugula and almond pesto
Summertime calls for fresh, easy and quick dinners. Here is one that is super easy to make and super delicious! Baby Salma approved! We’ve all been there…. It’s mid-week and you want to make the most of the little free-time you have with your kid(s) but also have a homemade dinner on your table? Here’s…
Easy peasy- baby friendly & grown-up sous-vide peas
Here is a super easy sous-vide recipe, perfect if you are looking to add more greens to your (or your kids) plate. Sous-vide French peas Grown-up version Makes 2 servings Ingredients 2 c frozen peas 1/2 c napa cabbage, shredded 1 slice of bacon, cut into thin strips 1/2 tblsp butter Salt In a 500…
Two typical Mexican salsas
Hello, hope your week is going well. Whether you like it spicy or mild, salsas are a great way to add color, flavor, and different texture to your dishes. These two are incredibly versatile and easy salsas that can be served with various meals…. The mild salsa is perfect for fish or meat. The ‘spicy’…
Chiltepes fritos: fried chiles
<UPDATE: After this post was published, I had a lot of people asking me about Chiltepes, what they were and where they could find them. So, I thought I should explain a little better. Chiltepes are a type of chile native to the state of Puebla in Mexico. This variety is extremely hard to find…
Avocado Custard
A dear friend asked me for the recipe of this delightful, creamy custard. Toni and I came up with custard a few years ago, and served it with a mushroom consommé. Its velvety texture and pale green color paired wonderfully with the meaty-dark broth. It also pairs beautifully with seafood! Avocado Custard yields 8 servings
Perfectly Hard Boiled eggs
Quick tutorial: A fellow reader asked me how to cook a perfectly hard boiled egg. Here are two methods I like to use. I suggest you try both of them and see which one you feel more comfortable with. Method 1: Traditional Fill a small pot with cold water and gently place your eggs inside….
Little Craving: Deviled Eggs
Two weeks ago, I watched The Help and there was a scene that featured deviled eggs. I got such a craving that the next morning it needed to be satisfied! They are so simple yet so tasty and enjoyable! More importantly they are super easy to make! Here is how to make them. Ingredients: 3 hard…
Basic Quinoa
Hope your week is going well! I recently received a question from a reader asking about quinoa, and I thought it would be a great idea to write a quick post on it. Quinoa is an extremely versatile grain-like crop from South America (mainly the Andean region). Enjoyed both hot or cold, it pairs nutty…
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