Japanese Sweet & Chewy Matcha Rice Dumplings • Dango with Kinako
Dango is one of Japan’s most beloved traditional sweets, a humble little rice dumpling that has been around…
Easy Creamy Chicken & Bacon Turnovers
There’s something really nice about pulling a tray of golden, crispy turnovers out of the oven hehehe. These…
Soft Guava Paste Filled Muffins with a Almond Crunch
From time to time i get some guava paste, just for a change of pace (its 99% of…
Easy Portuguese Roasted Green Pepper Salad
There’s something about roasted peppers that just makes everything better. Whether you’re putting together a quick dinner or…
Traditional Algarve Carob and Almond Tart • Tarte de Alfarroba
Here is one of those sweets that is as typical of the Algarve as the sunshine itself (yes…
Algarve Style Pan Fried Tuna Steaks with Caramelized Onions
There are dishes that don’t try too hard, and this is one of them. Well-seasoned tuna steaks, fried…
Portuguese Style Leftover Grilled Pork Salad Bowl
Oh, I absolutely love this kind of dish! I had this beautiful piece of perfectly grilled pork spare…
Easy No-Bake Southern Banana Pudding
If you love desserts that look impressive but don’t require hours in the kitchen, this Classic Banana Pudding…
Fresh Avocado With Grilled Chicken Salad Bowl
If you’re tired of the same old avocado routine guacamole for the hundredth time, another toast topper, or…
Authentic Portuguese Crispy Fried Cuttlefish from Setúbal • Choco Frito
Traditional Fried Cuttlefish or “Choco Frito” from Setúbal, Portugal is perhaps the official dish of Setúbal and a…
Authentic Japanese Cream Fluffy Swiss Roll Cake
For the holidays and especially Christmas, I think adding some slightly different sweets is always a good idea,…
Tuna & Egg Creamy Roasted Potato Salad
Oh wow, another tasty creamy salad! I absolutely love these slightly richer potato salads, and this one with…