Vegan Schnitzels with Tartar Sauce
Growing up I remember my mom serving thin breaded cutlets. The French call them “escalopes”, the Germans, call them “Schnitzel”, Americans, fried steak, you get the idea. I never asked or enquired what they were made with and found out later on that they were usually made with veal, pork or chicken. But what I […]
Homemade Rose Water
I can still remember today the scent of rose water my grandmother used to spray on her face every night before going to bed! It was such a delicate floral sweetness! After my grand father passed away (peacefully while watching tv), my parents thought that she wouldn’t be as lonely if I spent several nights […]
Jamaican Peanut Soup with Potato Dumplings
I love soups! They are comforting, filling, and so forgiving. If you think about it, soups and stews were what our ancestors lived on and as a results, there are so many wonderful variations around the world. Growing up in France, I rarely saw peanuts with the exception of salted peanuts my parents served as […]
Chinese Pickled Cucumber Salad
Pickled cucumber salad is one of our favorite side cold dish. Not only is it refreshing, and cooling and it goes with just about everything. It is crunchy, hydrating, and bursting with flavors. It comes together in less than 15 minutes, but the flavors intensify if you let it marinate for a few hours. This […]
Hasselback Potatoes with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
Hasselback potatoes is a fun way to transform a boring looking potato into an elegant dish that looks like it is coming out of a professional kitchen! The trick with this dish is to cut thin slices leaving the bottom connected, creating a beautiful fan effect. They are crispy on the outside and soft on […]