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One of the most important lessons I learned from my mother is to be resourceful. During this uncertain corona virus lockdown we are forced to be more resourceful with cooking. So I prepared this comforting minestrone soup just from what I have in the pantry. You can easily adjust and substitute most of the ingredients depending on what you have….
Continue readingDeviled eggs are a popular appetizer for Easter or any holiday. It’s one of the easiest things to make and so versatile. You can try changing the add-ins to make them suitable to your taste. For me, I like adding different herbs to it like parsley, chives, tarragon, and spring onion. Some people put in lemon zest or capers to…
Continue readingCajun jambalaya is a great one-pot dish to cook anytime. I don’t cook a lot of Cajun or Creole cuisine but this is one that I really like. Cajun cuisine is a style of cooking in Louisiana that was named from the French speaking Acadian people in Canada who were deported by the British to this region. Cooking this jambalaya…
Continue readingThis lobster rumaki is an amazingly easy and delicious option if you ever wonder what to make for appetizer. Did you know it’s lobster season? Here in CaliforniaI I find wonderful spiny lobster freshly caught in the mighty Pacific Ocean. I grew up enjoying rumaki served at parties and family gatherings. Traditionally, we make rumaki with sausage wrapped in bacon…
Continue readingIn my house everybody loves this tropical fruit crepes because they are irresistible! Using exotic fruit such as mango and kiwi with strawberries makes for an interesting combo with a creamy filling. It’s a fabulous dessert anytime and even a great breakfast for some people. The key to making good crepes is watching it closely and not leaving the stove….
Continue readingI’m pretty sure that I was partly Italian in my previous life. Yes, in fact, I love pasta and anything Italian pretty much. So this spicy shrimp spaghetti recipe is one of my favorites. Although it’s good for four people, it can be a quick meal for two + perfect for leftovers next day. Seriously, who doesn’t like not having…
Continue readingIf you like baking cookies for someone special this Valentine Heart Peanut Butter Cookies recipe is an easy one. Not only does it taste good, it’s just so cute with a chocolate heart studded in the center of the cookie. The cookie itself is peanut butter flavored which really goes well with chocolate. As for the chocolate hearts, they’re widely…
Continue readingI’m not much of a red meat eater but I do enjoy an occasional burger sliders with crispy fries. There’s something about that smell of a burger that’s so irresistible. Thing is, I can’t finish a full-size burger so a slider works better for me. Maybe some people can relate to this. When I make sliders I like to load…
Continue readingIs there a better way to use holiday ham than this leftover ham bone and bean soup? And how about other meals you can whip like a creamy pasta with ham and peas? Ham slices for breakfast or lunch is popular in my house too. Seriously, it keeps on giving. Even my dog gets the bone after boiling it in…
Continue readingAn easy no-bake dessert like this Peppermint Oreo Ice Cream Cake is just what we need for Christmas. After all the stuff that we have to do in preparation for the holidays, who has the time to bake a cake? I’m sure you can relate to all the cookie baking, shopping for gifts, cleaning, decorating, and parties. What’s in this…
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