Give me cheese, preferably grilled on toast, and I’m a happy camper. There are all sorts of ways to make a grilled cheese sandwich, but the Welsh have turned it into an art. The Welsh Rarebit sandwich, grilled with tasty Welsh cheese mixed with beer, English mustard, and Worcestershire sauce gives it an extra punch. It’s sometimes called Welsh Rabbit, but don’t worry, no … [Read more...]
Brigadeiros Brazilian Candies: Small Treat, Big Heart – Recipe
This marvelous candy craze began in Brazil during the 1940s. It was wartime. Picture how hard it must have been, to get your hands on fresh fruits or decadent sweets. Near impossible. Enter The Brigadeiros and a few creative women from Rio de Janeiro who helped dream them up. (recipe at the bottom of this post) They knew they'd have to make something great, using the … [Read more...]
Garbanzo Beans Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
One of my go-to potluck dishes that everyone raves about is the tangy Garbanzo Beans Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes featured below. It's super easy to make and wonderfully tangy. Enjoy this Recipe! If you love chickpeas, as I do, you may also want to try my Tuscan Garbanzo Bell Pepper Soup. The health benefits of garbanzo beans Garbanzo beans are always a healthy … [Read more...]
Tuscan Garbanzo Bell Pepper Soup
The Italians know how to make outstanding soup and this Tuscan Garbanzo Bell Pepper Soup recipe is no exception. It’s a combination of red onions, colorful bell peppers, carrots, potatoes, and Italian tomatoes with protein-rich and fiber-filled garbanzo beans. (chickpeas) Enjoy this garbanzo bell pepper soup! The soup recipe above is best served hot with artisan or … [Read more...]
Mexican Style Fish Tacos
Mexican-style Fish tacos are my go-to when I'm in the mood for Mexican food. They're small bites that you can enjoy as part of a meal or even as a snack. You can choose from a wide variety of fish such as wild salmon, sole, shrimp, mussels, swordfish, and local fish but fresh is always best. Although fish in tacos is tasty when fried, it is healthier and less calorie dense … [Read more...]
