Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni
Today I’ll bring an all-time favorite into my house. Spinach and ricotta cannelloni is a fancy-like dish that in reality is quite simple, yet it’s made to impress. I love all about this dish. Even here while I’m sitting writing this to you I can’t stop to drool over these pictures. I guess that I […]
Read MorePastina with Butter and Milk
Today I’ll bring you an all-time classic recipe that most of us ate at the beginning of our lives. Yes, I’m talking about a big plate of pastina with butter and milk. Let’s go down memory lane with this recipe. I can state that pastina with butter and milk must be the first real meal […]
Read MoreMacaroni Salad
My mom loved to take this recipe to our outdoor trips. I can remember the taste of this macaroni salad in my beach days. This is the most retro salad recipe that I know. For me, this salad is perfect for a picnic on a sunny summer day. It is super easy to assemble, it […]
Read MoreTurmeric Rice
This is a healthy and exotic twist to the classic white rice side dish. I just love how fragrant this turmeric rice is. I have to confess that I’m not a rice lover. In my house, my mom used to make rice almost every single day and I wasn’t thrilled with the idea. So, now […]
Read MoreChicken Riggies
This spicy and creamy chicken riggies recipe is a great way to give an extra special flavor to your regular rigatoni pasta. The predominant flavor on any chicken riggies is peppers. You can add a wide variety of peppers. I suggest you to use a classic sweet bell pepper to create the base of the […]
Read MoreNando’s Portuguese Spicy Rice
Today I will teach you how to make the signature Nando’s Portuguese spicy rice. If you are a fan of this well-known food chain you will love this post. One of the things I enjoy the most about cooking is that I can recreate some of my favorite restaurants, takeaway or food chain recipes, and […]
Read MorePrawn Tagliatelle
This prawn tagliatelle is an elegant yet simple recipe that you can prepare for a romantic dinner with a big glass of white wine. Italian recipes are so versatile and easy that I usually make pasta in my home one or two times a week. This recipe is made with simple ingredients that work well […]
Read MoreSuper Easy Tortellini al Forno
I just loooove this tortellini al forno recipe — and my boyfriend does even more — it has all the things that I appreciate in a recipe: convenience, quick and a great comfort taste. Disclaimer: If you are looking for a recipe from scratch this may not be the best suit for you. This is […]
Read MoreVenezuelan Arroz con Leche (Rice Pudding)
Rice pudding — arroz con leche — is a classic South American dessert that has its origins in Spain and came to us from the colony time. But every country has it owns version of this classic. Today, I’ll show you a truly Venezuelan arroz con leche. For me, food is way much […]
Read MoreVenezuelan “Pastelitos Andinos” (Meat Empanadas)
This is what I call a proper breakfast: a big bowl of Venezuelan “pastelitos andinos” with tartar sauce. And a big cup of coffee, of course! These are essentially the Venezuelan version of a meat empanada. We call it “pastelitos andinos” because they are from a region in Venezuela called “Los Andes”. The dough […]
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