This time, I got Lavender, for both Helga and myself. I still haven’t got to use mine but she made some delicious Lavander cookies that you can find here at The Foodies’ Kitchen.
Lemon-Cream Sauce
A few days ago, fish was being defrosted for our weekday lunch and I needed to come up with a sauce to serve it with. I like citrus sauces for fish, but Mariano likes creamy sauces. I found this one, the perfect combination.
Grilled Asparagus
I don’t think I’ll ever steam asparagus again! I tried this method a few weeks ago, and we loved them. They are so much more flavorful! They are wonderful as they are, but you can also add a splash of balsamic vinegar. We featured asparagus…
Vanilla & Lavender Cookies
As we previewed on our Facebook page, we have been dabbling with new ingredients that Kitty brought from Williams-Sonoma’s Albany, NY Store (which is amazing, by the way): Tahitian Vanilla and dried French Lavender. Dried lavender has a stronger taste than fresh lavender.
Mini Strawberry Shortcakes
I had some beautiful strawberries that we got at the farmer’s market with Jake a few weekends ago, and I knew I wanted to bake something other than muffins. This cake batter is light and light, perfect for Strawberry Shortcakes.
Parmesan Polenta Squares
Originally, polenta is a northern italian dish that was commonly prepared as a side dish, and sometimes substituted for bread. It’s made from yellow or white cornmeal and water, and has many variations for its preparation. Instead of water, using chicken or beef broth will…
Harry Potter Fever Recipes
As much as Helga and I we wanted to make Harry Potter cupcakes in Guate, we couldn’t find all the ingredients around here, so we went on a quest for you, our fans: Go through the best recipes and pick the ones we want to…
Classic Vanilla Cake and Meringue Frosting
I remember when I was a kid, my grandma Lucy would make this delicious Italian Meringue. I was only allowed to help at first, and then just watch from a distance, that’s when she would heat the sugar and honey to soft-ball stage. Then came…
Oven Roasted Purple Potatoes
Purple potatoes have deep violet, ink-colored skin and flesh. Aside from their color, purple potatoes are quite similar to Russet potatoes. Dry, starchy and slightly nutty in flavor the purple potato has a fluffy texture when cooked.