A recipe for Pan con Chocolate (Bread with Chocolate)! This delicious treat pairs baguette slices with decadent chocolate, flaky sea salt, and a drizzle of olive oil. Disclosure: This post contains Amazon affiliate links. If you purchase something through the link, I may receive a small commission at no extra charge to you. I originally…
Kimchi Carbonara and Anything’s Pastable
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Anything’s Pastable: 81 Inventive Pasta Recipes for Saucy People, written by Dan Pashman, features a fascinating and creative collection of recipes incorporating flavors from a variety of cuisines. A few highlights include Green Fettuccine with Chorizo Verde, Cacio e Pepe e Chili Crisp, Linguine with Miso Clam Sauce, Cascatelli with Spicy Broccoli Rabe Pesto, and…
Chocolate Hazelnut Taiyaki
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A recipe for Chocolate Hazelnut Taiyaki! This soft and fluffy Japanese fish-shaped pastry has a creamy chocolate hazelnut filling. Disclosure: This post contains Amazon affiliate links. If you purchase something through the link, I may receive a small commission at no extra charge to you. Known as Taiyaki (鯛焼き, たい焼き, Tai- Sea Bream) in Japan and Bungeoppang…
Chili Dog and The Video Game Chef
The Video Game Chef: 76 Iconic Foods from Pac-Man to Elden Ring, written by Cassandra Reeder, features a fun and exciting collection of recipes inspired by favorite video games from the 1980s to present day. A few highlights include Yoshi’s Cookies, Smoked Desert Dumplings from World of Warcraft, Sea Salt Ice Cream from Kingdom Hearts…
Mandazi (East African Doughnuts) and Around the World Embassy Tour
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A recipe for Mandazi (East African Doughnuts) inspired by the Around the World Embassy Tour in Washington, DC! These cardamom-scented doughnuts are fried until golden with a light and fluffy center. Passport DC Every May, Events DC hosts Passport DC to commemorate International Cultural Awareness Month and the international community with street festivals, food, performances,…
White Chocolate Ganache with Raspberry Jam and Super Cute Meringue Cookies, Macarons and Marshmallows
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Super Cute Meringue Cookies, Macarons and Marshmallows: 50 Fun Recipes for Making Unicorns, Dinosaurs, Zebras, Monkeys and More, written by Amy Chao, features an incredible collection of tutorials and recipes to create colorful little treats for every occasion. A few highlights include Purrr-Fect Hanging Cats, Adorable Elephants, Winter Wonderland Bunnies, Joyful Sea Turtles, and Sleepy…
Orange Lemon Smoothie
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A recipe for an Orange Lemon Smoothie! This refreshing and creamy citrus smoothie comes together easily with a blend of orange, lemon, and yogurt. We recently went to Disney World for Spring Break and visited EPCOT during the International Flower & Garden Festival! Our very first (and favorite) festival stop was The Citrus Blossom. The…
Saffron Black Cardamom Fudge and Andaza
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Andaza: A Memoir of Food, Flavour and Freedom in the Pakistani Kitchen, written by Sumayya Usmani, features Sumayya’s life from her early childhood at sea to her time in the England and growing up in Karachi. She pairs these captivating stories with a collection of 37 memorable dishes including Family Shami Kebabs, Street-Side Kulfi, and…
Shokupan (Japanese Milk Bread)
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A recipe for Shokupan (食パン, Japanese Milk Bread)! This light and fluffy bread is perfect as the base for sandwiches and toast. Disclosure: This post contains Amazon affiliate links. If you purchase something through the link, I may receive a small commission at no extra charge to you. Shokupan is one of my favorite types…
French Toast and A Day in Tokyo
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A Day in Tokyo: A Japanese Cookbook, written by Brendan Liew and Caryn Ng, features an incredible collection of over 90 recipes inspired by the food and traditions of this vibrant city. A few highlights include Yuzu Madeleines, Tomato Salad with Ume Dressing, Tori Nanban (Fried Chicken with Tartare Sauce), Karēpan (Curry Buns), and Chawanmushi…
Ravioli Ricotta e Limone (Lemon Ricotta Ravioli)
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A recipe for Ravioli Ricotta e Limone (Lemon Ricotta Ravioli)! Homemade pasta is filled with a delicate blend of cheese and lemon zest. Disclosure: This post contains Amazon affiliate links. If you purchase something through the link, I may receive a small commission at no extra charge to you. This Ravioli Ricotta e Limone (Lemon…