I love okra and am always trying new recipes. This Coconut and Okra Curry is one of those wonderful recipes that always comes out well. I had never made this recipe this way before, I usually make a simple coconut curry my grandmother's way and I add the okra. Until this year, because I had half a mango in the fridge waiting to be used, I remembered to try using it in this recipe.
Read moreThere's no better Portuguese dish than a beautiful, freshly made cod with potato sticks, brought directly to the table in a clay dish. The worst thing you can do to me is to bring to the table a dried cod! The real codfish with potato sticks is moist and juicy! With the smell of coriander on top and oh... I feel like making it all over again! 😅
Read moreThese Orange and Lime Madeleines are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet snack. Madeleines are typically French cookies, but they also exist in their own versions in other parts of the world. Portugal is an example, I remember eating madeleines as a child and being amazed by the soft texture and the orange flavor. They are tea cakes, perfect to eat for breakfast or a snack, and are super soft. Usually with a citrus aftertaste, either orange, lime or lemon.
Read moreEaster is just around the corner, and there's nothing like a delicious Brownie with Easter Eggs to start this festive season. You know those "American style" brownies, very abundant, dense and gooey? These brownies with Easter eggs are all that and more! And believe me, I'm not just bragging about my cooking skills. ahah
Read moreWant to know what's the best cookie recipe ever to celebrate any moment? It's these wonderful Choco Chips Cookies! They are super crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. They look like real American cookies.
Read moreNo Cheat Day turns 3 years old today and so I bring you a wonderful Blueberry Pavlova! Yeeei it's celebration day, I can't believe this beautiful project is already 3 years old. Yuhuuu party, party, party!!! I really wanted to bring you guys a pavlova recipe and I thought this blueberry pavlova combination was perfect, since it's a fruit I love.
Read morePotato wedges are perfect for meat or roasted dishes, grilled or fried fish, or even as a snack. And this version I'm bringing you today is an oven-baked version and therefore much healthier. At home we don't do anything else! I love potatoes "no matter what", as they say.
Read moreToday we have some wonderful Vegan Quesadillas, perfect for a Mexican dinner or a greedy snack. I love quesadillas and we make them several times at home. They are not always vegan, but since we like to try new recipes, we venture out.
Read moreThere's nothing better than a Creamy Cauliflower and Mushroom Soup to tuck your stomach after a stressful day. Whether for a lighter dinner or a quick, almost autopilot meal, this recipe is great and is a complete meal in itself.
Read moreValentine's Day has passed, but there's always an excuse to celebrate good times and so today is Strawberry Gin Cocktail Day. I made this cocktail for Valentine's Day and it was a real hit, so I decided to post the recipe step by step, so you can make it anytime. After all, today more than ever, every moment is to be celebrated in the best way!
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