Frittata is known for many things. First, it’s like the French omelet or the Spanish “tortilla” but with an Italian twist. Second, it is considered part of Italy’s Cucina Povera (humble cuisine). Third, it’s delicious! (At least to my taste). Its reputation as a “peasant’s dish” shouldn’t discourage you. On the contrary, this dish has earned its place […]
Continue readingI don’t know of a single dish containing mushrooms that is not enhanced by their addition. Their silky texture and particular earthly aroma give meals an oomph that is hard to be replaced by other ingredients. They are also an amazing source of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals that help boost the immune system, lower blood […]
Continue readingThere are few treats that can evoke memories of childhood like a good bowl of rice pudding. It is the very definition of comfort food. We can all remember cherished moments enjoying a bowl after dinner, or on a Saturday afternoon during a weekend with our grandparents. It’s those memories that can motivate us as […]
Continue readingIf you’re reading this, then you probably want to know how to have cookie dough always handy to bake some fresh cookies. Being that the dough has ingredients that could spoil easily (such as eggs and milk), it’s not crazy to say that it has a very good chance of spoiling at room temperature. Then, […]
Continue readingSweet potato is a lesser-known cousin of the traditional potato we all already know and love. The “ipomoea batatas”, or simply “batatas” as it’s known in many Latin American countries, is a sweet tuber that grows in vines originally found in Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula and the Orinoco River in Venezuela. It was then spread throughout Europe after the Columbian […]
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