Asparagus Tart with Quinoa Crust

Asparagus Tart with Quinoa Crust

June got here before I could do anything about it. I made this recipe last month and had all the intention to share it. One thing led to another, and before I could blink, I was on a plane on my way down to South America. I will share more about my trip in future...
Asparagus Soup with Pickled Ramps

Asparagus Soup with Pickled Ramps

Yeah for asparagus season! When this time of year comes, we eat lots and lots of asparagus, for breakfast, lunch or dinner. I love them in many ways: grilled, broiled, sautéed, on my toast, in my frittatas, with scrambled eggs, in my salad. Seriously I could keep...
Black Garlic Aioli

Black Garlic Aioli

The first time I heard about black garlic I was watching this episode of Food Tube where Jamie Oliver was cooking everything black. He has few videos about black chicken, but I was most intrigued by the use of black garlic to make a paste. That was when I started my...
Quesillo de Parchita – Passion Fruit Flan

Quesillo de Parchita – Passion Fruit Flan

Here is a recipe that represents the essence of my childhood. It’s not only because I grew up in Latin America and we all love the creamy custard that you come to know as flan. When I was a kid, my mother didn’t own an oven. Our little stove only had two...
Homemade Bloody Mary Mix

Homemade Bloody Mary Mix

My favorite time to have a strong Bloody Mary is the morning after a big celebration like most people. When I may (or may not) have consumed too much wine the night before. Although, I enjoy it when I am on vacation as well, it makes me feel like a rebel, having a...