Helping you savor life through International recipes and travel adventures
Nepali chicken curry (Nepali chicken tarkari) is a traditional Nepalese chicken dish that is often served as part of a thali. Typically served with white rice and lentil dal, it is considered the national dish of Nepal. Nepal has long fascinated us and I can’t wait to travel there one day. In the meantime, we…
French Cheese Plate, a Plateau de Fromage in French, is the absolute best! If you are a cheese lover, you need to learn how to make your own French cheese board now. Serve as an appetizer, with cocktails or as dinner. What is a French Cheese Plate? A Plateau de Fromage is a selection of…
After being an expat for the past 18 years, and a world traveler since the age of 4 months, I’m a little bit obsessed with learning different languages. I speak French, conversational Italian and a touch of Spanish and any time we travel to a new place we try to learn the essentials, most importantly…
Patatas a la riojana, rioja-style potatoes cooked in a sweet paprika pimentón stew with delicious chunks of Spanish chorizo and caramelized onions. Serve it with a collection of tapas or as a hearty lunch or dinner. What are patatas a la riojana? Patatas a la Riojana is a delicious potato, chorizo and caramelized onions simmered…
This recipe for Älplermagronen (Swiss Alpine Macaroni) will transport you to the Swiss alps! This hearty dish is made with layers of pasta, potatoes, shredded Gruyère cheese and cream. It’s baked in the oven, then topped with tasty caramelized onions and served with applesauce on the side or poured over the top. It’s a delightful…
Kanelsnegle (Danish cinnamon rolls, literally translates to cinnamon snails) are the tastiest, most satisfying sweet treat. Make these mouthwatering Danish pastries from scratch with milk, flour, dry yeast, brown sugar, cinnamon, cardamom, vanilla extract, salt, butter and egg. What is kanelsnegle? If you have visited Denmark, then you probably associate your visit with the sweet…
