I’ve been seeing a lot of doughnut (Cake Donut) recipes on blogs lately; they’re very typical during Easter in different parts of Spain. The dough is basically the same everywhere, although there are tons of variations. At home, we always use my mother’s recipe, so I decided to make a small change: I substituted butter for the … Read more
This homemade vanilla cake recipe is another winner you can keep in your recipe box in case you ever want to use it. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with using one of those boxed cake mixes you buy at the store, especially if you can find it on sale—and who wouldn’t take advantage of that? I … Read more
Thai iced tea is a treat you shouldn’t miss if you travel to Thailand. It’s a typical street food item. If you try it there, you’ll be surprised to see that their iced tea, called cha yen, is very, very orange. That’s because the tea Thais buy to make iced tea contains a very strong orange coloring … Read more
One of my mother’s neighbors, Doña Rosa, always tells us that when she first got married, she didn’t know how to cook, something very common among the best cooks in Mexico. When she wanted to impress her husband, she would go to the small restaurants (fondas) nearby and buy ready‑made meals. Among these meals were … Read more
These pancakes look like clouds… and they’re wonderful! I was slow to try them and make them, but they’ve already become one of my favorite breakfasts or snacks. These super fluffy Japanese pancakes, or fluffy Japanese pancakes, or soufflé Japanese pancakes… They’ve been on the menus of many places in Taiwan for quite some time now; … Read more
Some people like their michelada with tomato juice. Others prefer it with just lime juice and salt. And then there are those of us, like me, who enjoy them with a few drops of Worcestershire sauce, freshly squeezed lime juice, chamoy, and plenty of original TABASCO® hot sauce. A michelada can be made with light or dark non‑alcoholic beer (halal‑certified). Both go … Read more
Do you love the fluffy pancakes from IHOP? This recipe shows you how to make them at home. It uses basic ingredients like flour, buttermilk, and eggs. The steps are easy to follow. You will get about 9 tasty pancakes, just like the ones at the restaurant. IHOP Buttermilk Pancakes Ingredients Table Ingredient Quantity all-purpose … Read more
Chicken Parmesan is a delicious dish served in most Italian‑American restaurants (alongside its “cousins” eggplant and beef parmesan). The name sounds Italian, and it’s very similar to dishes made in parts of Italy, but this adaptation (and name) is actually American. Parmesan‑style dumplings are made from a filling (chicken, beef, or eggplant) that is finely chopped or … Read more
The quick brioche method is a faster, easier way to make this delicious French sweet bread, resulting in a fluffy, tender brioche in less time. It’s made with flour, sugar, butter, eggs, and yeast, and can be enjoyed in both sweet and savory versions. It’s perfect for breakfast. Recipe Information Preparation time: 40 minutesCooking time: 20 minutesRest time: 1 hour … Read more
The year was 1607… A mercenary and ambitious captain named John Smith lands in Virginia, along with many other English colonists, intending to extract the wealth of this land.While they settled and founded the colony called “Jamestown,” the natives watched over them… …offering them food and friendliness. After several months, Matoaka, a 12‑year‑old girl, daughter of the Powhatan tribe leader, befriends … Read more