Burnt Basque Cheesecake inspired from the infamous La Viña in San Sebastian, Spain. Incredibly light and creamy with a deep caramel burnt top. I am still dreaming of the moment we had the first bite of this infamous Burnt Basque cheesecake. We were on a food tour with Devour Tours in San Sebastian and the […]
Slow Cooker Phyllo Pie with Lemon Simple Syrup
Sweet phyllo pie made right in the slow cooker and then doused in a citrusy and bright lemon simple syrup. Phyllo pie in the slow cooker? How could that make sense? I thought when I saw the recipe in Eleni’s (who blogs over at The Foodie Corner) debut cookbook, The Greek Slow Cooker. A gorgeous […]
Steamed Clams with Corn and Tomatoes
Steamed clams with corn and tomatoes is the perfect summer dinner. Finish with fresh lemon juice and herbs and lots of crusty bread for dipping into the delicious broth I am noticing a trend with our summer dinners. Lots of tomatoes, obviously. (I mean, if you know me, you know my love for tomatoes runs […]
Beet Phyllo Tart with Feta and Thyme
This colorful beet phyllo tart is an easy and impressive appetizer. Thinly sliced beets are layered on top of phyllo sheets and scattered with salty feta and fresh aromatic thyme. Beets are one of my favorite root vegetables, and as I was skimming through my friend Julia’s new book, entitled The Ultimate One-Pan Oven Cookbook […]
Baklava Bimuelos: Passover Donuts with Pistachios and Rose Water Syrup
One of my fondest childhood food memories is making bimuelos with my mom when I was little. I’ve seen them being made for Hanukah, since they are technically a fried donut, but mom and I always made them for Passover with matzo. I actually wrote the the original recipe for Cook Kosher a few years […]