Fried Zucchini Blossoms
My definition of a seasonal delicacy is the zucchini blossom! This time of year it is always at the farmers market or for many an anticipated item that you can produce from your own backyard garden. As a side note about zucchini the female flowers grow into a zucchini and the male flower dies, it […]
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Tostones (Fried Plantains)
Each country’s food comes from a compound of culinary traditions based on different regions of their country. Colombian cuisine is a mix of indigenous Colombian, Spanish and African cuisines, it also has a slight Arab influence. What is a Tostones? A Tostones is a unripe plantain that is fried, flattened and fried again also known […]
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Greek Rice Pudding
For those of you who know of my parents restaurant, you know that we feed you well enough not to offer a ton of desserts, however one of everyone’s favorite was my Yiayia (grandmothers) Ella’s recipe for rice pudding. During my teenage years working weekends at the restaurant she would always start a batch on […]
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Spanakopita – Spinach Pie – With A Twist
This week I had a craving for my mother’s traditional Spanakopita aka Spinach Pie. Before I decided to jump into her classic recipe, I wanted to see if I could tweak the recipe without completely harming the integrity of my favorite Spanakopita. I love taking a tried and true recipe and adding a fun twist. Any Greek is likely […]
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Brunch Details That Make All The Difference!
My absolute favorite meal to cater is hands down a brunch! I find it to be the most exciting for many reasons… Firstly, as I’m sure you know, brunch is a mixture of breakfast and lunch food – this adds a full additional menu element to the meal. It can be a lighter fare but […]
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