Mexican Salsa Macha is a condiment made with crispy bits of toasted chili peppers, garlic, peanuts and sesame seeds in oil. It is spooned over anything and everything! It adds zip and zing to all sorts of meals. Originally from Veracruz, Mexico, the condiment is slightly spicy and nutty, with a touch of tanginess. Recipe…
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Rosemary Spinach Mushroom Alpine Quiche Crust:8 Tbs. ice-cold butter, cubed into 1″ pieces2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 Tbs. fresh rosemary, finely chopped1 large egg1 Tbs. apple cider vinegar3-4 Tbs. ice cold water Filling:3 Tbs. butter1 small sweet onion, finely chopped8 oz. baby bella mushrooms, sliced1 large portabella mushroom, sliced2 cups fresh baby spinach1 tsp….
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This dessert is absolutely divine. Fresh, sauteed pears, toasty, and rich pecans, along with delicate and earthy fig preserves create a PERFECT winter treat. The inside is creamy, unique, and flavorful – indulgent. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top, or even a dollop of whipped cream. Your body and soul…
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I want to talk about why pistachio cream pie is such a great dessert. Pistachio cream pie holds a special place in my heart for several reasons. Firstly, its unique flavor is simply irresistible. The subtle nuttiness of the pistachios combined with the creamy, velvety texture creates a taste sensation that is both indulgent and…
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While quiche can be so warming and comforting for me and many others, I believe I went just about the entire winter absent of baking my very favorite savory pastry pies! How did that happen? 🤯Time flies when you’re busy and having fun, fun, fun! 🤩 Today’s summer fun-filled day was made bright with a…
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An unlikely combination of fresh dill weed, cayenne pepper, tangy beet sauerkraut, and sweet cheddar cheese meld together to create one of the most amazing flavors you can possibly imagine for this easy homemade quiche. The idea stemmed from an old favorite recipe of “Angry Red Planet” (cooked beets and carrots with cayenne, white cheddar,…
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Cannoli (Italian: [kanˈnɔːli]) are Italian pastries consisting of tube-shaped shells of fried pastry dough, filled with a sweet, creamy filling containing ricotta—a staple of Sicilian cuisine. They range in size from 9 to 20 centimetres (3+1⁄2 to 8 in). In mainland Italy, they are commonly known as cannoli siciliani (Sicilian cannoli). Some food historians place the origins of cannoli in 827–1091 in Caltanissetta in Sicily, by the concubines of princes looking…
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I had never thought about adding nuts to a savory quiche before – until dining at a local cafe.Their brunch special that day happened to be a walnut quiche.Interesting… for sure.The bitterness of walnuts is not my favorite, but the concept of crunch (you all KNOW my need, desire, and adoration of crunchy texture in…
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Doesn’t this sound absolutely divine?Tart cranberries in the winter – spicy and zesty jalapeño peppers anytime, everywhere, a hint of fresh ginger zing, aromatic cilantro, all blend together for this colorful collaboration.Then, as we all know how much I love to bake a pie crust or galette, the Cranberry Jalapeño Salsa creatively nests inside an…
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I am truly a spoiled princess 👑 Yes, my family members’ eyes are rolling. They know. The people that love me the most and know me well are keen on just how to indulge me most – they gift me items for which I can craft and create FOR others. Just today I was asked…
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