Taiyaki Japanese Fish-Shaped Pancakes are a terrific fun food snack that reminds me of my days living in Japan. I was recounting tales of memorable times in Tokyo with my kids and hit an unbelievable patch of nostalgia! So, do not be surprised if you …Read More
I really enjoy eating a piece of nice firm fish and nothing is quicker than making an easy Pan-Seared Halibut for a delicious dinner on a busy weeknight. When I was a child, we ate a lot of fresh seafood, particularly fish. My paternal grandmother …Read More
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 truth, i.e. in the oven, the …Read More
I was constantly craving for comfort food when sheltering at home during the Covid-19 pandemic. One of the dishes that I found myself making again and again is the Japanese Nikujaga Meat and Potatoes stew. It’s a hearty dish beef and potatoes dish, but it …Read More
Have you ever eaten a slice of moist and delicious Apricot Bread with Pecans that is just loaded with the fruit? This recipe delivers that! We have been trying to snack healthier and add more dried fruits and nuts to our diet. Recently we tried …Read More
This Quick Sausage En Papillote (Sausage in a Packet) is hands down one of my absolute favorite supper recipes! I was watching Jacques Pepin’s short videos on Facebook this summer and was intrigued by this seemingly simple yet flavorful one-dish recipe. That evening I decided …Read More
When I asked my husband what cake he wanted for his birthday, he quickly replied “Easy Canned Tuna Cakes”! I was amused and thought he was joking. But apparently he was serious and meant it! Since, it’s his birthday, I granted his wish. He’s quirky …Read More
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 …Read More
Family’s Favorite This Easy No Knead Fruits and Nuts Artisan Bread is generously loaded with fruits and nuts in every slice. Yum! It stays firmly in the baking rotation. By now, I have probably made over 2 dozen loaves since Spring 2020. Yes, we love …Read More
I stumbled upon a fabulous picture of a large baked flower bread on Pinterest. The bread was so stunning I had to take a closer look and found out that the original bread was from Russia/Georgia. Using Google Translate, I deciphered the caption of the …Read More