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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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 & 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!”
Georgian Cheese Bread: A Soft Bread Boat Filled with Bliss
The country of Georgia is an incredible place for baked bread. The famous Georgian Khachapuri, the country’s national dish, is a unique, cheese-stuffed bread. Khachapuri bread shapes, cheese, and other ingredients vary from region to region. I’m so excited to share my version of the most well-known of the Khachapuri’s, the Acharuli Khachapuri version. ImagineContinue reading “Georgian Cheese Bread: A Soft Bread Boat Filled with Bliss”
Rich & Sweet Hazelnut Spread: Gluten-Free & Vegan Nutella Alternative
A new year, a “better” you. Isn’t that what a new year means? Hmm… I’ve never been a New Year’s Resolution kind of girl. I get it, though. It’s clearly a convenient time to hit the reset button and make positive changes. Have you considered a change in your favorite, processed foods, as in makingContinue reading “Rich & Sweet Hazelnut Spread: Gluten-Free & Vegan Nutella Alternative”
Classic Italian Focaccia: Salty, Herby, Soft, & Crispy, Delectable Flatbread
When many of us think of Italian food, we think of our favorites like pizza and pasta. In Italy, flatbreads have quite the reputation and are an Italian staple with recipes varying from region to region. The Italian Focaccia flatbread might sound simple enough, but each regional version has its own rules and name forContinue reading “Classic Italian Focaccia: Salty, Herby, Soft, & Crispy, Delectable Flatbread”
Spanish King Cake: A Fruit Topped Sweet Bread with Surprise!
For Western cultures, particularly in Western Christian Churches, January 6th is often a celebratory day. It’s known as Epiphany, among other names, and has many different meanings. It can also denote the last day of Christmas as the 12th day. For many countries, families and friends take part in eating the well-known “King Cake” toContinue reading “Spanish King Cake: A Fruit Topped Sweet Bread with Surprise!”
Greek New Year’s Cake: Rich & Buttery with a Hidden Treasure
New Year’s Day is probably the only day of the year that every country and culture celebrates. Granted, some countries and cultures use a different calendar. Regardless of the actual day, there are so many different traditions for bringing in the New Year. In fact, even in the same country, people celebrate in different ways.Continue reading “Greek New Year’s Cake: Rich & Buttery with a Hidden Treasure”