These tostones de pana (breadfruit) are crispy on the outside, with a light and fluffy interior, and mildly sweet and nutty flavor. They make the perfect snack or side dish. A few weeks back, my family took a trip to the beautiful island of Puerto Rico, where my husband’s family is from. It was the Read more
Arroz con pollo, chicken cooked and rice cooked together with a fragrant sofrito base, tomato sauce, garlic, warm spices, and briny olives and capers. The perfect, quick one-pot family meal. Every culture has their go-to one-pot protein and rice dish. Whether its South Asian biryani, Palestinian maqlouba, or Cajun jambalaya, these dishes are comforting favourites. Read more
When you start dabbling in a new cuisine, things can seem a bit overwhelming. Sometimes there’s a lot of ingredients that are new to you and it can be intimidating. I love to cook all different types of food, and the takeaway of all my experimenting is that every cuisine has it’s pantry staples, and Read more
Rose and cardamom tres leches cake topped with ashta, a lightly-sweetened floral-scented clotted cream. Middle Eastern desserts are some of the best in the world, with their floral syrups, nutty textures and warm spices. But when it comes to cake, my absolute favourite is tres leches, a Latin sponge cake soaked in three milks giving Read more
This Peruvian pasta is similar to pesto, but its base is two parts spinach to each part basil, and queso fresco and evaporated milk make it creamy and delicious. It’s actually so delicious it’ll get your kids, and yourself, excited about spinach. Toss your ingredients into the food processor. Give it a whirl. Cook Read more
