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Author Archives: Natalia
Crusts
Advertisements Historians trace pie’s initial origins to the Greeks, who are thought to be the originators of the pastry shell, which they made by combining water and flour. The wealthy Romans used many different kinds of meats — even mussels and other types of seafood. The first pie recipe was published by the Romans and wasContinue reading “Crusts”
Hibiscus Berry Iced Tea
Advertisements Spring is here, which means summer is just around the corner. If you live in a place with extreme weather like me, you know summer is as brutal as winter, so as I switch my wardrobe, I switch my diet. Summer, for me, is a synonym for refreshing drinks, smoothies, ice cream, shaved ice,Continue reading “Hibiscus Berry Iced Tea”
Smoked Pork & Corn Rice
Advertisements As in many others, rice is an everyday food in my culture and some people even like it for breakfast; I definitely am a rice lover, so I will eat anything with rice any time of the day. This recipe was inspired by typical Brazilian rice, which is served just as much as whiteContinue reading “Smoked Pork & Corn Rice”
Beurre Blanc
Advertisements The beurre blanc sauce is of French origin, and it is a smooth sauce with a velvety flavor; it is ideal for light dishes and is mostly used in seafood and fish dishes. Beurre Blanc means white butter in french, and it arose from a mistake by chef Clemence while she was making aContinue reading “Beurre Blanc”
3 Step Cheesecake
Advertisements 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 theContinue reading “3 Step Cheesecake”
Cheesy Shrimp Scampi Dip
Advertisements 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 servingContinue reading “Cheesy Shrimp Scampi Dip”
Double chocolate infused brownies
Advertisements 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.Continue reading “Double chocolate infused brownies”
Japanese Milk Bread
Advertisements 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, asContinue reading “Japanese Milk Bread”
Syracuse Salt Potatoes
Advertisements 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 brineContinue reading “Syracuse Salt Potatoes”