You know how there are those certain foods your parents make you eat that you don’t quite appreciate until you’re an adult? Tourtiere is one of those foods for me. Growing up, my grandmother used to make “meat pie” every year for Christmas. And not just one, but several so that we could freeze them…
Holiday Recipes
Port and Tonic (Porto Tonico)
Porto Tonico, or, Port and tonic, is a light, slightly sweet and refreshing cocktail that’s easy to make. My affection for Port tonics began during our first night in Portugal while visiting Porto. We sipped them while watching the sunset over the Douro river at a wine-themed luxury hotel, The Yeatman. Throughout our stay there,…
Chocolate Peppermint Marshmallows
I’ve been experimenting quite a bit with my original marshmallow recipe and decided to try it out with my favorite winter coffee drink — Chocolate Peppermint Marshmallows! They are perfect for dunking into your favorite cuppa coffee or cocoa, or just to nibble on their own. (You also might like these … Mocha Marshmallows) These…
Holiday Sangria
How To Roast Chestnuts
7 Fun Facts About Cranberries
Since it’s the season for all things cranberry – from desserts to decorations – we thought we’d share some of the fun facts we learned so that you can quiz your family with cranberry trivia. Canned or Homemade Cranberry Sauce? So, first things first. Are you a canned cranberry sauce person or a homemade cranberry sauce…
Pumpkin Cheesecake with Bourbon Cream
I once made this cheesecake on Daytime … in under 4 minutes! Now, that being said … you actually need about 45 minutes to put it all together and another hour to bake it. But, if you’ve never made cheesecake before, don’t be intimidated. It’s actually quite easy. The hardest part is not eating all the creamy pumpkin-y batter right out of the bowl!
Welsh Gingerbread Recipe
Pumpkin Flan
With three different cultural backgrounds in our family (Puerto Rican, French Canadian, and Thai), our holiday dinner table is a global fusion of flavors. For the last few years, I’ve re-created my coconut flan recipe and turned it into a pumpkin flan to add a bit of autumnal spices for the fall and winter season….
Gluten Free Carrot Cake
Homemade Marshmallows … from scratch!
Coquito: Puerto Rican Eggnog (without eggs)
Typically, chilled coconut drinks are reserved for summertime, but coquito is an exception. Coquito is a traditional holiday drink from Puerto Rico and tastes like coconut eggnog, but better! Try this no egg Puerto Rican eggnog recipe below with coconut milk, rum and holiday spices. Puerto Rican Eggnog – A Holiday Tradition My step-father is…
Gingerbread Pancakes
Whole 30 Butternut Squash, Bacon, & Sage
This Whole 30 butternut squash, bacon, and sage recipe is a great savory Thanksgiving side dish for the diet-conscious. (Whole 30 is a diet that limits sugar and processed foods). It’s really easy to make, and with a few tricks and tips I have for you below, it doesn’t take much time. My first tip,…
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins
Pistachio Coquito
If there’s one thing that can make our traditional holiday coquito recipe even more delicious, it’s adding a dash of pistachio. In case you’re unfamiliar with coquito, it’s a traditional Puerto Rican holiday drink that is similar to eggnog, but with coconut. My mom used to make coquito when I was growing up, and she…
Handheld Meat Pies
Meat pie is a Christmas tradition in our home. My mother’s side of the family is French Canadian, and while in Canada this common Christmas dish is known as tourtiere, we just simply called it meat pie. It’s a savory pie with minced meat, potatoes, and flavored with seasonal spices like cinnamon, allspice, and cloves….
Green Tea Mint Sugar Scrub
Yes, I know I’ve been all about the sugar scrubs lately. Our travel schedule really kicks off next month, so we’ve been spending our springtime here at home in Florida (yes, February is springtime for us — it’s 78 degrees outside) working on our outdoor patio area. After painting, staining, and gardening, I love cleaning up with…
Kale Salad with Tangy Yogurt Dressing
I don’t know about you, but we tend to favor sweets around the holidays and winter months. There’s just something about cake or cookies that make a hot beverage like tea so much more cozy and inviting. So, I was craving vegetables and something that felt healthy to balance out our holiday indulgences. And this Winter Kale…
Balinese Pumpkin Coconut Custard
Looking for an unique twist to a traditional pumpkin dessert? How about one with a creamy coconut twist. I usually associate pumpkins with autumnal spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg, recipes that comfort you on a cold winter day. So I didn’t expect to stumble upon them in tropical Southeast Asia. As it turns…
Recipe: Butternut Squash Soup
Is there anything more comforting than a bowl of hot creamy soup when there’s a chill outside? Butternut squash is one of my favorite fall flavors. I’ve paired it with smokey sage and bacon to make a hearty pasta dish and have even roasted it just plain with salt and butter. This recipe below comes…
French Macarons
Ah, le macaron. If you’re looking for good French macaron recipe, you’ll find it here. My fascination with these delicate little cookies began while roaming the streets of Paris. I was lost somewhere around the Latin quarter, intentionally so. I must have walked miles that day exploring the city of romance and my tired feet…