Crab deviled eggs - seasoned with fresh tarragon, and a touch of cayenne, these crab deviled eggs are elegant and simple, yet absolutely decadent - the perfect appetizer for a grand occasion, or celebration. Hello, my friends! I hope you all had a fabulous Christmas, and a relaxing holiday week!! For us, It was a marathon of cooking, ...
Mexican chocolate shortbread cookies
These buttery Mexican chocolate shortbread cookies, enriched with dark chocolate, and spiced with cinnamon, and hot cayenne pepper, simply melt in your mouth with an intense chocolaty flavor, and a lingering warmth and heat. We're into full Christmas cookie baking mode in our kitchen, testing out different recipes, and picking our favorites ...
Sweet potato and blue cheese gratin
Sweet potato and blue cheese gratin - layers of purple and orange sweet potatoes, melting in a pool of spicy cream, and salty blue cheese - bold contrasting flavors for the perfect balance of sweet and salty. Hello friends and happy November! I hope you are feeling warm and cozy wherever you are... maybe hugging a hot cup of tea to keep ...
Roasted beets, pomegranate and kaniwa salad {corn + avocado}
Roasted beets, pomegranate and kaniwa salad with sweet corn, avocado, fresh lemon, cilantro and scallions, and toasty pumpkin seeds - this salad is an explosion of colors, flavors and textures. Back in spring, I was inspired by a little known ingredient that turned out to be a superfood as well, and I made this seeds and greens kaniwa ...