Lamington cakes are an Australian treasure. They are squares of yellow sponge cake, which often have a layer of jam or cream in the the center. They are then dipped in a chocolate icing and rolled in coconut. Lamingtons are oftenRead More →
Australian meat pies are often called Australia’s national dish. They are hand-sized meat pies containing diced or ground meat and gravy with an assortment of spices. These are served as a meal, but they are also considered a “take along”.Read More →
Coconut Barfi (Nariyal Barfi) is a traditional Indian sweet treat frequently made for festive occasions. It is easy to make and requires just a few ingredients. Traditionally, it was made with coconut, sugar and milk, but spices and nuts canRead More →
Although Quiche Loraine had its origins in Germany (“Quiche” comes from the German word “kuchen” which means cake and Loraine is a region in France), it has become one of the true iconic specialties of France. Originally, there was noRead More →
Mahamri and Bharazi are two very popular Eastern African dishes that are often served together. Mahamri is a yeast risen, coconut flavored donut and bharazi is a curried bean and coconut dish that is a high protein source. Make themRead More →
Although Castella cake was originally brought to Japan in the 1600s by Portuguese missionaries, it has since become one of Japan’s most popular desserts. There are many variations to the recipe, but the commonality seems to be that they allRead More →
Sable means “sand” in French. That is a perfect name for this Chocolate Sable Cookie Recipe. The texture is light but definitely grainy like sand! Basically, it is a chocolate shortbread and is not too sweet, very chocolaty and aRead More →
