Coconut-Spiked Pork with Quinoa and Peanuts

Cookbooks, Exotic World Recipes, Gluten Free Recipes, Main Course Recipes

When we were kids everyone could eat anything without any allergies or complications. Well maybe we were not aware of it as much back then – or we were too young to realize – but food intolerances are definitely on the rise. I do count my blessings that I...

A Birthday Feast through Italy appetizers and Avocado Ice Cream

Exotic World Recipes, Appetizer Recipes, Gluten Free Recipes, Ice Cream and Frozen Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes

Ah the first big menu planning of the year! It always coincides with my mother’s birthday on April 1st when I have my parents over for dinner. Younger I would choose very long and elaborate recipes that would take an entire day to prepare. Now wiser in years I...

Chocolate Apple Pie with Nut Crust

Dessert Recipes, Gluten Free Recipes

Looking for a practically guilty free pie when the sweet tooth attacks? Well I have a recipe for you. This recipe was given to me by Stef. The crust of the pie is made of crushed nuts, and egg white and a bit of sugar. That is it. You could fill it any way you like...

Ethnic Neighbourly Surprise: Sholleh Zard

Dessert Recipes, Exotic World Recipes, Gluten Free Recipes, Traditions

I was running late a bit for my bus to meet friends for a birthday dinner. As I was locking my door my new neighbor from across the hall came out with a tray of 3 big bowls of what looked like a yellow rice pudding. My new neighbours are Iranian, actually like the...

Best Thai Curry Tofu EVER for Fait Ici

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I have done a lot of curries in my life. Some were good and some were misses. I kept trying new ones now and again. And then I fell on a recipe I changed so much it barely resembles what it was in the first place. So I can calling it my own. This is the Best Thai...

Rice Flour Cake

Dairy Free Recipes, Dessert Recipes, Gluten Free Recipes

Are you ready for a another gluten and dairy free recipe? One that actually worked this time! I was suppose to do this dessert when Melanie came over for her birthday dinner but things came up. She is gluten and dairy intolerant and I was trying to play with rice...