Category Archives: Snacks

Simple Side Dish: Sautéed Mushrooms

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Food Cookture

Mushrooms can be eaten raw or cooked.  There are a variety of mushrooms and each carry different flavors suitable for different dishes.  The most popular mushrooms for cooking (varying by country of course) are: white/button, portobello/portabella, porcini, chanterelle, crimini, shiitake, … Continue reading →

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Salmon Couscous

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Food Cookture

Couscous adds a special touch and light texture (as well as nutritional value) to many dishes. Although known as a “grain,” it is made from a grain (semolina) with water by rolling to form small pellets. It is more nutritious … Continue reading →

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Flourless Chocolate Cake

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Food Cookture

Finally a chocolate recipe! For those who know me and my love for chocolate probably thought my first blog post would have been a rich chocolate dessert. But here it is – one of my favorites: an indulgent flourless chocolate … Continue reading →

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Homemade Ricotta

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Food Cookture

Fresh ricotta is my latest food obsession. It only requires a few ingredients and is very quick and easy to make. Once you have seen how simple it is to achieve a rich and creamy ricotta at home (unlike store-bought … Continue reading →

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Carrot Cake… Brazilian style

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Food Cookture

Brazilian carrot cake – or bolo de cenoura- is delicious and simple to make. It’s a very popular cake in Brazil among children and adults. Some carrot cakes (mainly in the US and the UK) are often made with grated … Continue reading →

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