Austrian Potato Salad

Exotic World Recipes, Vegetable and Side Dishes Recipes

Some of my friends organized a Vodka and Perogie party. I wanted my contribution to reflect the theme but also include a twist on my heritage. Hence I chose to make an Austrian Potato Salad. This potato salad has a little trick up its sleeve. There is no mayonnaise...

Cheesepalooza: Romano

Cheese Recipes, Exotic World Recipes

Time flies, I was late with my last cheese post so you are getting another one already. We are at the 6th month of Cheesepalooza. This January we were asked to make a Parmesan, Asiago, Romano , or Brick. When I grew up and it was spaghetti night, my mom always set...

Roasted Vegetable Couscous with Vegetarian or Carnivore Options

Exotic World Recipes, Main Course Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes

I am starting to get more and more in the mood to host little dinner parties. Well occasionally so don’t expect an invite too soon (talking to my friends that read this lol). Recently we were a nice group of 6 at my place. Only problem is I had 2 vegetarians, 1...

Verdie Mae’s Absinthe Frappe

Drink recipes, Exotic World Recipes

Are you still looking for a great cocktail idea for your friends and family get togethers over the next few days? Here is a winner with one of my favorite beverage treats: Absinthe. Think Mojito or Mint Julep but New Orleans style! This recipe comes from the Taste of...

Taste of Treme: Myesha’s Muffuletta Olive Salad

Sauce and Condiment Recipes, Cookbooks, Exotic World Recipes

It’s been a while. How are you all? Sorry for my disappearance but I was sick with a very bad cold for over a week and I am still coughing now. I just finished a bronchitis a couple of weeks ago too. So I have not been commenting or anything lately but I am...

Cheesepalooza: Mozzarella

Cheese Recipes, Exotic World Recipes

Here we are already at the 4th month of Cheesepalooza. This month we had to make mozzarella. Well the experience almost broke me. I’ll tell you more about it later but I required 4 attempts before I had success. I almost lost my desire to make cheese. Let me...