How to make Carrot & Cardamom Cake from Luis Troyano

How to make Carrot & Cardamom Cake from Luis Troyano

November 3, 2020. Election Day. Sunny and cool. Carrot & Cardamom Cake. I did not expect to make this cake today. It’s Election Day in the US and I have planned to make yet another easy no-knead bread and English Cottage Loaves, and NOT a …

How to Make Quick & Easy Tomato Carrot Soup!

How to Make Quick & Easy Tomato Carrot Soup!

October 17, 2020. Sunny and cool. Quick & Easy Tomato Carrot Soup. When my daughter was young and playing softball, we enjoyed stopping by the local Panera Bread to eat a lovely bowl of hot tomato soup after practice. It was always creamy, thick and …

How to Make Quick & Delicious Twirly Chinese Flower Buns

How to Make Quick & Delicious Twirly Chinese Flower Buns

October 10, 2020. Rainy and cool. Chinese Flower Buns. Recently I was spending a bit more time on Pinterest setting up an Inspiration Board to pin awesome pictures and give me fresh ideas on what to tinker with and also new recipes to make. Well, …

Pretty Mochi Mooncakes with Creamy Custard: See How I Made Them From Scratch!

Pretty Mochi Mooncakes with Creamy Custard: See How I Made Them From Scratch!

October 1, 2020. Sunny and cool. Mochi Mooncakes with Creamy Custard. Today I had so much fun putting together these Mochi Mooncakes with Creamy Custard. I always wondered how difficult it would be to create such an iconic Asian traditional celebration cake. I like this …

How to Make Easy Colorful Veggies Ratatouille Casserole!

How to Make Easy Colorful Veggies Ratatouille Casserole!

Autumn just arrived and I started to look through all the recipes I’ve collected and made over the years. This colorful Veggies Ratatouille Casserole was just waiting to be made again – it is a family favorite! After watching the movie Ratatouille for the first …

Simple No-Flour Potatoes Onions Layer Pie: See How I Made it from Scratch!

Simple No-Flour Potatoes Onions Layer Pie: See How I Made it from Scratch!

I created this beautiful no-flour Potatoes Onions Layer pie for Pi / π Day (March 14, 2020) this year! I was experimenting with my fun kitchen mandoline and ended up with this simple and delicious savory pie. Do you like the taste of baked potatoes …

Colorful Sweet Potatoes Casserole: It’s Delicious and Flavorful!

Colorful Sweet Potatoes Casserole: It’s Delicious and Flavorful!

September 24, 2020. Breakfast time. Sweet Potato Breakfast Casserole. I was looking for ideas on what to make for a hearty breakfast that doesn’t involve bacon or sausages, and that uses sweet potatoes (hubby’s favorite) and lots of colorful veggies (daughter’s requirement). I searched online …

Fluffy Three-Cheese Soufflé: How I Successfully Made It!

Fluffy Three-Cheese Soufflé: How I Successfully Made It!

September 20, 2020. Morning. Cheese soufflé. I finally made Fluffy Three-Cheese Soufflé the other day! I must confess I have this irrational fear of making soufflé! After hearing all the horror stories about how after spending hours slaving over one and at the moment of …

Back to Basics: How to Make Delicious Soft Flour Tortillas

Back to Basics: How to Make Delicious Soft Flour Tortillas

One of the most popular pantry items in my kitchen are Delicious Soft Flour Tortillas. We often pick up a pack from the local grocery store during our regular weekly run. So, it wasn’t surprising that as we were sheltering at home during the pandemic …

Quick Fun Size Baked Veggies Cheese Casserole (Bacon Optional)

Quick Fun Size Baked Veggies Cheese Casserole (Bacon Optional)

September 10, 2020. Afternoon. Baked Veggies Cheese Casserole. I experimented with this Fun Size Baked Veggies Cheese Casserole recipe this morning and it was a big success! My family (especially my son) loves the sweet petite Strawberry Craisin Oatmeal cups I whip up on busy …