Month: December 2021

Heartwarming White Bean and Smoked Ham Soup

Heartwarming White Bean and Smoked Ham Soup

This heartwarming soup is exceptionally rich in flavor but unbelievably low in fat, as it derives its full body from the stewing of cannellini beans, smoked pork hock, and homemade vegetable broth. Its aroma will fill your home and whet your family’s appetite, making them (more).

Mexican Pozole Soup

Mexican Pozole Soup

This sensational soup fills the home with the flavorful aroma of earthy hominy and smoky chili anchos. The garnish of lemons and radishes lends a textural crunch and tangy note to this unique soup. Note: this soup is mild in heat although using chilies. It (more).

Cornmeal Shortbread Cookies

Cornmeal Shortbread Cookies

This sweet delight is a treat with your morning coffee or a goodie to top off your evening dinner. The rich taste of the butter, combined with the egg yolks, sugar, lemon zest, and cornmeal, make this a mouth-watering morsel to have in your repertoire. (more).

Holiday Spiked Apple Cider

Holiday Spiked Apple Cider

This robust, smoky cider has long been a staple in my family’s celebration of the holiday season. Come November, I trek to Trader Joe’s to stock up on their cider as a base. But it’s my mulling of spices that lends a density of flavors. (more).

Honduran Morning Coffee

Honduran Morning Coffee

Here, the traditional cup of Joe is given a twist, with the unexpected complement of allspice and sugar to coffee. This is the customary way coffee was served when I was a Peace Corp Volunteer two decades ago in the coffee producing sector of western (more).

Creamy Basic Vinaigrette (Vegan Too)

Creamy Basic Vinaigrette (Vegan Too)

I found it remarkable that this vinaigrette was so creamy, provided it didn’t have any dairy. What’s more, the sweetness of the honey tempered the pungent garlic, shallots, and red wine vinegar, while the sour tinge of lemon juice added another level of complexity. I (more).