Good food feeds the soul
Have you ever made your own crackers? I hadn’t until recently. It’s always been one of those things on my list to do but I couldn’t be bothered because you can always buy such wonderful flavors in the store with no effort. BUT making homemade …
‘Oh, that’s good.’ Lovely words to hear from my friend who tried my latest recipe, a beautiful Roasted Winter Squash Soup with Coconut Milk and Asian Flavors. The cooler weather is here in Portugal and my mind has switched to soup mode. So, much so, …
Okay, I’m just going to say it! Massaging kale to make it tender for kale salad is 100% silly. Instead, save the massage for yourself and make my Kale Salad with Apple and Persimmon tossed with a Lemon Dressing. I created this salad for a …
Cinnamon rolls hold an incredibly special place in my heart because my mom always made them for Christmas morning. We’d wake up and open presents and then eat fluffy warm cinnamon rolls for breakfast. But she never made cinnamon rolls like these – Apple and …
Eating Moroccan food in Morocco was an eye-opening experience after growing up in the Western world. Nothing was what we thought it. For example, the tagine I had in the US is actually couscous. In Morocco, tagine is NOT served over couscous. Instead, it’s more …
Originally published 2021, updated June 2026. It’s almost impossible to find a tapas bar in Spain that doesn’t serve patatas bravas. Not that I blame them because who can resist crispy roasted potatoes dipped in a smoky, slightly spicy bravas sauce. They are genuinely one …
I used to LOVE pineapple upside down cake – until we realized I was allergic to pineapple. Yep, seriously, I am allergic to pineapple. Weird one, I know. Regardless, it’s left me without a replacement for that ooey, gooey yumminess that only upside-down cakes can …
Hummmm. I LOVE a good rich and creamy chicken pot pie. Warm flaky crust filled with sauce, chicken and vegetables makes me feel like I’m wrapped in a yummy hug. It’s right up there with chicken or tomato soup for me when I’m feeling the …
Rice! I’m gonna be totally honest with you guys. I don’t share a lot of rice dishes because I don’t eat a lot of rice dishes. Although that is changing. Today, I’m sharing my Cilantro Lime Rice with Black Beans recipe which I learned to …
One thing I LOVE – besides the yumminess – of Spinach and Chickpea Curry with Coconut Milk is how quick and easy it is to make. Making it perfect for days when you want a meal with loads of flavor but also don’t have time …