Deviled Eggs

Deviled eggs typically consist of shelled and halved hard-boiled eggs that have had their boiled yolks removed and blended with ingredients such as mayonnaise, mustard, pickle relish, and seasonings into a smooth paste, which is then added back to the cavities of the egg whites.   This all-time favorite is usually finished with paprika on top, …

Pastelón

This plantain-based casserole is a staple in Puerto Rican and Dominican cuisine. It consists of sliced or mashed plantains that are layered with minced meat. The meat used in the dish is usually the Puerto Rican version of picadillo—a hearty stew prepared with a combination of ground meat and tomato sauce, while the common additions often …

Hoagie

Hoagie has been declared the official sandwich of Philadelphia in 1992, consisting of an Italian roll that is sprinkled with oil and vinegar, then layered with onions, tomatoes, shredded lettuce, provolone cheese, and different types of meat according to the customer’s preference.   The authentic Philly hoagie is complete only after the addition of oregano, …

Cobb Salad

A shining example of American ingenuity and creativity, Cobb salad was invented in the 1930s at The Brown Derby, a famous Los Angeles restaurant whose owner, Robert Cobb, found some leftovers in the kitchen – hard-boiled eggs, salad greens, chicken breast, avocado, chopped bacon, tomatoes, and Roquefort cheese among them.   He tossed all of the ingredients with …

Twinkie

Twinkie is an American product that started its life in 1933, when a baker named James A. Dewar invented a snack cake with a banana filling for the Continental Baking Company. The company charged a nickel for a package of two Twinkies, and the affordability of the product helped in boosting its sales. In the 1940s, …

New York-style cheesecake

New York-style cheesecake is different from other cheesecakes mainly because of its heavy and dense texture that feels extremely smooth and rich. Its flavor should be sweet and tangy, not citrusy, chewy, or starchy. It is believed that the first New York-style cheesecake was made by Junior’s in the 1950s. The magic formula includes heavy cream, eggs, …

Kansas City-Style Barbecue

Barbecued meat is the gastronomic passion of the so-called “world capital of barbecue”, also known as Kansas City. Barbecued pork ribs, flavorful slices of hot or cold beef brisket, or a “pig salad” of succulent pulled pork – those are just some of the delicacies of the Kansas City-style barbecue.   The barbecue craze dates …

Bread Pudding

Bread pudding is an old dish that has been prepared since Medieval times in Europe and the Middle East. However, it is extremely beloved and defining in the cuisine of New Orleans. The dish consists of stale bread that is bathed in a combination of milk, sugar, eggs, nuts, and fruits, and is then baked …

Thieves Oil Tea for Health & Wellness

Homemade Thieves Tea is a warming drink that’s great for health and wellness. Learn how to make this natural boosting tea using thieves oil and honey. Thieves Oil: My Favorite Natural Remedy Well, if you’ve been following me on Instagram you know that our house has been sick lately. More specifically, my son, was diagnosed …

Easy Gluten Free Lemon Poppy Seed Scones Recipe

This easy Lemon Poppy Seed Scones recipe is gluten free and makes the BEST flaky scones ever! Topped with a sweet Lemon Glaze, you won’t be able to eat just one. Easy Lemon Poppy Seed Scones Gluten Free Lemon Poppy Seed Scones made in a food processor then drizzled with an easy sweet Lemon Glaze. Hands down …

Easy Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajita Recipe

A Flavor Packed Shrimp Fajitas Recipe Sheet Pan Recipes have kinda been my jam lately. I love that everything can be thrown onto one pan. It can be cooked all together and I’m only left with one pan to clean when it’s all said and done. Plus, if you put parchment paper or tin foil …