Let’s talk about the origin of this famous and delicious dessert called cheesecake. In ancient Greece, the cheesecake was considered a natural energy source, and it was not in vain that it was the food of the first athletes of the Olympic Games when they began in 776 BC. It was not until the yearContinue reading “3 Step Cheesecake”
Monthly Archives: April 2022
Cheesy Shrimp Scampi Dip
This shrimp scampi cheesy dip is always a hit at parties. A nice charcuterie board, chips, and salsa are always an excellent option, but sometimes we want something warm and more substantial that feels more comforting, especially in cold weather; this is a perfect go-to appetizer. If you, like many others, abstain from serving warmContinue reading “Cheesy Shrimp Scampi Dip”
Double chocolate infused brownies
This recipe is my adaptation of famous chef Laurie Wolf’s brownie recipe. She is a beast in cannabis cooking, one of the best, in my opinion, beating Mario Batali, Martha Stewart, High Times magazine, and many others with her recipe. Her recipe includes many delicious toppings you can add like raspberries, blueberries, and such. IContinue reading “Double chocolate infused brownies”
Japanese Milk Bread
Ever wondered what makes Japanese milk bread so soft and pillowy? The bread is made with a starter called tangzhong, which means “water-roux,” a warm paste made from flour and water traditionally used in China to create soft, springy buns full of air bubbles. However, for milk bread, the tangzhong is made with milk, as theContinue reading “Japanese Milk Bread”
Syracuse Salt Potatoes
This is a very famous dish in Central New York (CNY), and it’s said to be around since 1800. According to Syracuse history, this dish is attributed to salt miners in the area, many of whom were Irish and with a propensity towards potatoes, known to throw a few spuds into the boiling brine forContinue reading “Syracuse Salt Potatoes”
Picadillo
Picadillo is a delicious and super easy dish to make and a great one to add to your meal prep dishes since it is so versatile. Picadillo is the name given on the islands for minced meat that can preferably be beef but could be pork, chicken, or turkey; it was initially made by theContinue reading “Picadillo”
Chicken & Potato Tacos
This chicken potato taco recipe is not Mexican; it is pretty creole in Puerto Rico, and you often find them in taco shops on the east side of the island; almost everyone on that side has had these at least once. This is a very straightforward recipe, just cut a potato and that’s it; drop,Continue reading “Chicken & Potato Tacos”