Hummus, the well-known chickpea dip, has become such a mainstream meal staple for Americans. It can also be rather pricey, if eaten daily. Homemade hummus is full of healthy, tasty ingredients and costs less than store-bought versions. The techniques and ingredients in this recipe provide a silky-smooth texture and lots of flavor. Meaning of “Hummus”Continue reading “Silky Smooth Middle Eastern Hummus: Better than Store-Bought Versions!”
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Mexican Tortilla Chips: Simple, Savory Mexican, & Sweet Churro
Who doesn’t love chips? Why not make your own adding your favorite seasonings like Ranch, Taco, powdered cheese, etc.? Use homemade or store-bought flour tortillas, bake them plain, or add savory or sweet seasonings and enjoy! Making homemade tortilla chips is easy to do and a great way to use up some of those spicesContinue reading “Mexican Tortilla Chips: Simple, Savory Mexican, & Sweet Churro”
Mexican Corn Tortillas: Simple Recipe with DIY Tortilla Press
Mexican corn tortillas contain the simplest and fewest ingredients. You only need masa harina (corn flour) and water… great for gluten-free eaters! That’s what I call easy yumminess! Use them to make tacos, chips, quesadillas, tostadas, enchiladas, fajitas, you name it! Homemade corn tortillas can be made fresh from scratch and eaten hot all duringContinue reading “Mexican Corn Tortillas: Simple Recipe with DIY Tortilla Press”
Mexican Flour Tortillas: Great Recipe for Your Tortilla Needs
Mexican flour tortillas are about the easiest and simplest thin flatbreads you can make. All you need are a few ingredients, a rolling pin (or something like it), and a heat source to create this simple, homemade fresh bread. With food prices increasing, why not save a little and make them yourself? Tortilla Origins CornContinue reading “Mexican Flour Tortillas: Great Recipe for Your Tortilla Needs”
British Hot Cross Buns: Warm Spices and Plump Fruit with a Sweet Glaze
Hot Cross Buns are comprised of an enriched, yeast dough flavored with warm, holiday spices, dotted with plump, dried fruit, topped with a sweet cross made of dough, and brushed with a warm, sweet glaze. While traditionally eaten at Easter and Christmas, Hot Cross Buns are enjoyed all year. These buns are full of legends,Continue reading “British Hot Cross Buns: Warm Spices and Plump Fruit with a Sweet Glaze”
German Bienenstich Cake with Honey Almond Brittle and Vanilla Cream
Spring is here, flowers are blooming, and bees are taking flight. What better way to acknowledge the season than a German Bienenstich (Bee Sting) Cake? This three-layer delight consists of a lightly sweetened, brioche-style, yeast bread topped with a honey-almond brittle and sandwiched with a pudding-like vanilla cream. If you gravitate towards a toned-down sweetContinue reading “German Bienenstich Cake with Honey Almond Brittle and Vanilla Cream”
Rich and Creamy Dulce de Leche: 4 Methods of Preparation
Ooey, gooey, sweet, dark amber color sweetness eaten as candy, fudge, swirled in brownies, poured over ice cream, or used as a dip with your favorite shortbread or fruit… YUM! I’m talking about dulce de leche and caramel. They look similar in color, taste alike, and can be used in comparable ways. However, they areContinue reading “Rich and Creamy Dulce de Leche: 4 Methods of Preparation”
Addicting Argentine Alfajores: Rich in Chocolate and Dulce de Leche
Cookies are just one of the tastiest, most portable, and most satisfying hand-held snacks. Check out these chocolate-covered, orange-zested, shortbread cookies sandwiched with a rich and creamy dulce de leche filling. Variations of this cookie are popular all over the Americas. I’m sharing my version of the Argentine Alfajores cookies. A Little Argentine Alfajores HistoryContinue reading “Addicting Argentine Alfajores: Rich in Chocolate and Dulce de Leche”
Rich & Buttery, Gluten-Free & Vegan Scottish Shortbread Cookies
I recently created a recipe for some traditional Scottish Shortbread cookies. With such a simple recipe, I knew I could turn it into a gluten-free shortbread. After all, us gluten-free people want some indulgence, too! In fact, I decided to up the ante and make that rich, buttery shortbread, that is full of gluten andContinue reading “Rich & Buttery, Gluten-Free & Vegan Scottish Shortbread Cookies”
Simple Scottish Shortbread Cookies: 4 Ingredients Including a Secret!
What do the American Pound Cake and Scottish Shortbread have in common? They both contain lots of flour, butter, and sugar. The Scottish Shortbread has minimal ingredients including a secret ingredient providing its unique texture. This is a fun interactive recipe to make with kids. These cookies are quick to make and get better withContinue reading “Simple Scottish Shortbread Cookies: 4 Ingredients Including a Secret!”