The Big Sandwich called “Sanduchón” in Spanish (pronounced sandootchone) is part of the traditional appetizers of Venezuelan family events. It is a simple preparation very popular [...]
Torta de queso La Viña or “the vineyard cheesecake” is perhaps the most famous cheesecake in the Basque Country, in Spain. I’m sure it’s become well known throughout the world. [...]
A good fresh crunchy Mille-feuille is my favorite dessert (besides ice cream of course!) One day many years ago I was in Rome, it was Easter Sunday and all the restaurants were packed. The hotel [...]
Oznei Hamman or Hamman ears are the typical pastry for Purim, a joyous Jewish festival commemorating the survival of the Jews who were marked for death by their Persian rulers, in the 5th century [...]
Who doesn’t love a good Caesar salad? My family certainly does and the recipe, from the WIZO AVIV KADIMA book is so easy to make! The salad’s creation is generally attributed to [...]
A Key lime pie is not a lemon pie, not a lemon meringue pie, and not a Pavlova dessert. It is the official Florida state pie designated in 2006. Did you know that in 1965 there was a Florida [...]
Do you want to show that special someone in your life that you love them? No need to splurge on a fancy gift, all you need to make their heart skip a beat is a warm classic chocolate molten lava [...]
Cholent is a traditional Jewish stew made of meat, beans and barley. My mom’s version from Poland had onions, barley, white beans and osso bucco beef (the best part was the marrow in it). She [...]
Nothing more typical Venezuelan food than empanadas and arepas which are consumed daily for breakfast and dinner throughout the national territory. Both have infinite versions where the dough and [...]
I discovered paletas in one of my trips to Florida to visit family and I’ve been addicted since. Paletas are Mexican-style popsicles handcrafted with a variety of fruit flavors and fillings. To [...]
