A popular Puerto Rican treat, quesitos (kay-SEE-toes) is a delightful indulgence with a cup of tea or coffee for breakfast, brunch or any time of the day, really. So easy…
Quesitos (Cheese-Filled Puff Pastry)
Guava Cheesecake
I devoured a version of this dessert, a take on the popular combination of soft Mexican Manchego cheese with slices of guava or another fruit paste, at the charming and…
Chocolate Pot de Creme with Chipotle and Candied Kosher Bacon
They say everything is better with bacon. After sampling this rich kosher dessert, I’m sure you’ll agree. The sweet chocolate cream and heat of the chipotle peppers conjure the flavors…
Brigadeiro
With just four ingredients, these bonbons are simple to put together and make a decadent addition to a dessert spread. Brazilians put their brigadeiros in little cupcake wrappers, but they are virtually…
Gajar (Carrot) Halwa
It’s auspicious to serve this indulgent, nutritious gift in India upon arrival of a welcome guest to your home. It’s also Pesachdik and would be perfect on our dessert table…
Passover Chremsel
Chremsel is a fritter filled with nuts and dried fruit, then fried in oil. This is an updated version passed down in my own family. I’ve never had a Seder…
Orange Ginger Filling
This fruit filling is rich with flavors from India and makes a delicious variation for hamantashen or any filled cookie. Its sweetness is cut by an appealing bitterness from the…
Quinoa Cookies
These cookies are made using quinoa, a complete protein, rich in iron, minerals and amino acids. While these cookies are still cookies, you can eat them for breakfast without too much…
Chocolate Chip Chickpea Cookies
Back when gluten and refined sugar was still part of my family’s diet, we fell in love with a recipe I found for chocolate-chip cookies with chickpeas. Admittedly, at first…
Olive Oil, Orange and Polenta cake
This olive oil based cake is very moist and full of flavors. Use a mild-tasting olive oil, such as Leccino (from the Leccino olives from Tuscany), or try your favorite.…
