Çılbır (Turkish Eggs)
On Saturday morning my partner asked me to go to brunch. I weighed the pros and cons. The cons outweighed the single pro so I decided to make Çılbır (turkish eggs) and charge him $25.
Author: Joanne
Cherry Peach Galette and My Love for Stone Fruit
I could eat stone fruit all summer. This Cherry Peach Galette is ideal for a summer treat. Top it with ice cream and enjoy!
Almond Green Beans with Lemon Zest and Cotija Cheese
This past Saturday I went to Houston’s Urban Harvest Farmer’s market. Something I haven’t done in a while and it was a real pleasure. Getting there early, grabbing a coffee at the first booth, and browsing all the fresh produce, and talking with the farmers about what’s good this week. Among the bounty I purchased was: green beans, fresh radishes, rainbow carrots, delicata squash, fresh herbs, and eggs.
Pumpkin Spice Buns
I’m not much of a pumpkin spice person. I’m Dominican. This recipe is basically me assimilating to U.S. culture.
6 Foods That May Boost Your Serotonin Levels
Scrolling for a serotonin fix isn’t going to cut it. Science affirms that serotonin can be found in what you eat. Here are 6 foods (with recipes!) to boost your serotonin levels, backed by science.
Sweet Plantain Bread or Dominican Banana Bread
There’s a thing that happens when you don’t live in a tropical island. Or when you live in a place that does not carry tropical products as fresh as you wish.
Creamed Mushroom Phyllo Pie
Sometimes I get random dish ideas. They stay in my mind until I make them. If not, they become an obsession that borderlines on torture. I don’t know what it is. The yogis call this Bhakti, devotion. Anyway, I don’t think it’s a form of devotion because sometimes it feels like the obsession will drive me insane and I will see no peace. Until I create the damn thing. So anyway, here it is. Creamed Mushroom Phyllo Pie. I used shiitake, oyster, and portobello with a mix of baby kale and baby spinach. Here’s the recipe.