Hey, fellow baker! Ready to take a quick trip to Peru? We’re not just making cookies today. We’re crafting a piece of history, a sweet tradition loved across Latin America. When I first learned about alfajores, I was totally hooked. These aren’t your average cookies. They’re these delicate, melt-in-your-mouth shortbread […]
Hey, let’s talk about gingerbread. For me, it’s one of the best parts of the holidays. The smell of ginger, cinnamon, and molasses…it just takes me back to being a kid. Now, the gingerbread we know and love today has a long history. It goes all the way back to […]
Hey there, food friends! Let me share a recipe that is basically a lifesaver during our hot, humid summers here in Dhaka. It’s for a mango trifle that is creamy, dreamy, and so, so simple to make. There’s something special about taking a classic dessert like a British trifle and […]
Hey friends! Let’s talk about ripe bananas. The other day, I had two sitting on my counter, looking very brown and very sad. My first thought was, of course, banana bread. But I just wasn’t feeling it. I wanted something different. Something with a bit of crunch. And then it […]
There’s something so comforting about a bread bowl. Tearing into that warm, crusty bread that’s soaked up all the flavor from a hot soup? It’s just the best. It turns a simple meal into a special occasion. I used to think making them from scratch was way too complicated. Something […]
Hey there! I’m so glad you’re here. Today, we’re going to bake something that feels like a vacation. Forget packing bags. We’re about to fill your kitchen with the smell of sweet bananas, toasty coconut, and juicy pineapple. We’re making my go-to Hawaiian Banana Bread. It’s so moist and packed […]
When summer hits in South Asia, one thing is on everyone’s mind: mangoes. Growing up, the arrival of mango season was a bigger deal than most holidays. We call it the “King of Fruits,” and honestly, no other fruit comes close. This recipe is my little love letter to those […]
Hey, friend! So glad you’re here. Today, we’re tackling one of my absolute favorite kitchen projects: homemade chicken empanadas. There’s just something special about them, isn’t there? A golden-brown pocket of pure comfort. I remember the first time I had a real one, not from a freezer box. The crust […]
Hey there! So glad you stopped by. Today, I’m sharing a recipe that is pure sunshine in a muffin wrapper: my go-to Fresh Mango Muffins. There’s a reason they call mango the “king of fruits.” When mango season hits, it’s a full-on celebration in my house. This recipe is my […]
Hey there! So glad you stopped by. Today, I want to share a recipe that is super special to me. It’s for Banana Lumpia, which everyone in the Philippines lovingly calls Turon. If you’ve never had Turon, let me try to paint a picture. Imagine a sweet, ripe banana all […]
