Baked Moroccan Kefta
I can’t really recall why I was so fixated on making kefta but it was all I could think about cooking for weeks. And the same week I make my first keftas, FrugalFeeding makes a scrumptious looking Beef Kofta Curry. It was a culinary sign! Originating from Middle Eastern and South Asian cuisines, koftas (or … Continue reading
Tiradito
Tiradito is a popular Peruvian appetizer that reflects how Japanese cuisine has influenced Peruvian cooking. It is prepared with sashimi-style fresh fish that is marinated with lime juice. Tiradito is similar to ceviche, but the fish isn’t diced into cubes and no onions are used. Both are typically garnished with boiled potatoes and Peruvian corn. … Continue reading
Papa A La Huancaina
I made this appetizer in my Peruvian Cooking Class in Lima. In the interest of saving time, the chef had pre-boiled the potatoes and eggs for us. The dish is a relatively heavy appetizer, since it is potato based with a creamy cheese sauce, so it’s a pretty strong start to a meal. Some of … Continue reading
Roasted Sweet Potatoes
I decided to roast some sweet potatoes to serve with my Almond and Pecan Crusted Chicken. I prepared these sweet potatoes in the same fashion I do for all my vegetables: coating with some olive oil and seasoned with salt and pepper. Simple is best! A lot of recipes suggest adding maple syrup and a … Continue reading
Hazelnut Aioli
We recently bought the Ninja Kitchen System 1100 (dual blender and food processor) and I was so excited to try my hand at making all my own sauces with my snazzy new food processor. After my recent Hollandaise adventures, I decided to try another classic French sauce: aioli. Aioli is a traditional Provençal sauce made … Continue reading
Palta Reina
Palta Reina was one of the first dishes Jen and I tried once we crossed the Andes into Chile last year. After eating some ridiculously delicious cows and lamb in Argentina, Chilean cuisine was a nice change of scene. Many of the dishes were still on the heavier side (Chileans LOVE their mayo), but we … Continue reading
Corned Beef Hash
When I was growing up, corned beef hash was a staple for weekend breakfast in our household. However, my family would always just buy the pre-made corned beef hash from the can and skillet it up to serve with eggs. When I decided to surprise my parents with a last-minute trip home and to greet … Continue reading
Super Chili
I made this chili for Super Bowl Sunday, and while I am a bit sad the 49ers aren’t playing today, this deliciously hearty bowl of chili has made my stomach very happy! I found two super easy chili recipes on AllRecipes.com that I decided to combine to make my chili: Debdoozie’s Blue Ribbon Chili and … Continue reading
Spicy Butternut Squash Fries
I had some leftover butternut squash from making Butternut Squash Soup, and so I decided it would be fun to make some butternut squash fries. I have made Baked Eggplant and Zucchini Sticks before but I didn’t want to bread these. I found a lot of recipes online that just suggested tossing the butternut squash … Continue reading
Chilean Cuisine Cooking Class
In December 2011, Natalya and I were fortunate to have the opportunity to travel to South America for a holiday. In Argentina, we were able to fulfill all our foodie dreams of Argentine steak, chimichurri, and bold red wines. By the time we had crossed the Andean Lakes into Chile, we were completely beef-ed out and the cow population had probably … Continue reading
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