Dulce de leche for the win What to do when you want to make a sexy dessert for someone who just isn’t that into chocolate? Simple, just use dulce de leche instead! This heavenly concoction is made from slow cooking sweetened condensed milk for hours. The result is sticky, carmelized seduction in a can. You…
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Southeast Asian Inspired Fresh Herb Pesto
Not your traditional pesto Traditional Basil pestos are my jam! Although, for some reason, it still annoys me when my husband uses it as a condiment on pasta dishes – I have no idea why, because obviously it is a sauce by itself! Nevertheless, we always keep a jar on hand in the fridge…
The Secret to the Perfect Mojito Cocktail
For me, nothing puts me in a more ‘vacation relaxed’ frame of mine than sipping on a Mojito. Doesn’t matter if I’m on vacation or in some local bar after work. One taste of it and I’m transported back to my single carefree twenties! What’s beautiful about this cocktail is that beautiful…
Indian Spiced Fish Cakes with Yogurt Mint Sauce
Bring environmental sustainability into your diet Indian spiced fish cakes are full of flavor but more importantly are why I desire most for my diet, sustainability. I’m a big fan of buying less desirable but highly sustainable cuts of meat and fish. Not only is it better for the environment, but also…
Quick and Easy “Throw it Together” Minted Peas
Mint and Peas? I don’t know about that… Although it may not seem appetizing at first, fresh peas sauteed in mint, butter and garlic is quite a heavenly vegetable dish. I’m quite a fan of minted peas myself and can not fathom a plate of fish and chips without them. How this recipe…