Helping you savor life through International recipes and travel adventures
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…
Thick and flavorful Croatian tomato sauce from the Dalmatian coast. This easy šalša is simpler to make because we use canned tomatoes rather than fresh tomatoes as the base of the sauce. Serve over pasta or rice or use it to thicken soups and stews or as a dipping sauce. You will love this Croatian recipe….
Happy Marriage Cake, officially called Hjónabandssæla, is a traditional Icelandic cake. It’s unclear where the name comes from, but in my opinion, this cake has all the elements of a happy marriage – sweetness, coziness and a bit of spice. Happy Marriage Cake is made with a homemade rhubarb jam and a tasty, crumbly oatmeal…
