Adventures in cooking and baking.
These creamy coconut brigadeiros are a traditional Brazilian candy. They are similar to a candy truffle, but they are somewhat softer. Brigadeiros are considered Brazil's national treat.
These coconut brigadeiros are a tasty take on the traditional chocolate version, but they are made with coconut! They are swoon worthy.
For an easy sourdough bread, make this loaf. It includes white spelt, bread flour, and lots of poppyseeds, and the sourdough flavor is amazing
If you're just starting out on your sourdough journey, this spelt and poppyseed sourdough bread is an easy loaf to make. The method is simple and the resulting loaf has a wonderfully sour flavor, a crispy crust, and an airy crumb.
This black bean and sweet potato soup is a great way to throw together a few root vegetables and pantry ingedients to make a quick and delicious meal.
This soup recipe only takes about 30 minutes to make and will result in a hearty and nutritious dinner for at least eight. Serve it with a thick slice of sourdough bread for dipping.
This fresh tomato salsa, also called pico de gallo or salsa fresca, is a classic Mexican topping or dip primarily made with ripe tomatoes, fresh chiles, and diced onions.
The first time I made this salsa, I took it to a party with a Mexican food theme and it was clearly the winner in the "salsa wars."
These apple latkes are both tart and sweet, and are perfect for breakfast and even dessert.
These apple latkes are from the book, A Sweet Year: Jewish Celebrations and Festive Recipes for Kids and Their Families by Joan Nathan, the author of King Solomon's Table, a quintessential compendium of Jewish recipes from around the world, along with 11 other cookbooks.
These honey corn muffins are simple to whip up whenever you need a breakfast bread or a bread to serve with your favorite chili or soup.
These simple corn bread muffins are a little bit sweet, but not overly so. They're easy to make and can be ready in less than an hour.
Crushed peppermint candy gives these Chocolate Peppermint and Chocolate Chip Cookies an extra festive look.
If you need a cookie recipe for Christmas gifts, make these chocolate and peppermint cookies. You'll get a yield of about 45 cookies, and they will last up to 10 days at room temperature and at least 30 days in the freezer.
