Easy Apple Compote with Golden Raisins and Warm Spices
I know, i know, why am i sharing a compote recipe in the middle of summer, but well…
Homemade Japanese Vegetable Tempura with Mixed Mushrooms
I picked up a mixed pack of oriental mushrooms at the grocery store and thought… hmmm, what on…
Traditional Madeira Island Molasses & Spices Cake
When December 8th arrives in the Madeira Island, everyone knows what that means! It’s the feast of Our…
Traditional Melosa Algarve Honey & Medronho Liquor
Melosa is one of those classic Algarve liquors, made from medronho brandy mixed with honey. Medronho brandy is…
Easy Step-by-Step Homemade Japanese Onigiri Rice Balls
Onigiri are Japanese rice balls (also known as sushi rice balls) stuffed, topped, or mixed with a whole…
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…
Japanese Style Crispy Green Bean Tempura
So, how about kicking things off with a fusion that just makes all the sense in the world,…
Brazilian Brigadeiro Fudge Chocolate Layered Cake
Here’s one of those cakes you make and immediately know you’ve done something slightly outstanding! ;D In the…
How to Make Japanese Gyoza Dumplings at Home
Nobody can say we don’t make stacks of gyoza around here, and honestly, I couldn’t be prouder! The…
Portuguese Easter Smoked Meat Crown Bread • Folar de Carnes
Happy Easter Sunday! So for today how about a version of a traditional Easter meat folar from Portugal.…
Traditional Easter Sweet Castle Bread from Santa Maria da Feira • Fogaças
Happy Easter Saturday! Of course, to celebrate the occasion I had to go and share another traditional portuguese…
Spiced Portuguese Easter Bread with Pumpkin Jam Filling • Folar de Gila
If you’ve ever spent Easter in Portugal, you know that the folar is as essential to the holiday…