Despite the name Mosaic Jello Cake, it is pretty easy to put together. To me this dessert evokes images of 1960’s neighborhood block parties, or perhaps Cinco de Mayo festivals. I just love the unexpected mix of colors and shapes. The more colorful the better, but feel free to use whatever jello colors you like. Ingredients: 5 (or however many you like) different colors of fruit jellos 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin 1 can sweetened condensed milk 1 can evaporated milk Boiling water (5 cups total, one cup for each flavor) Instructions: Add 1 cup boiling water to each 5 flavor fruit jello mix in separate bowls. Stir at least 2…
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Creamy Chicken Pie
Rarely do I see a dish that is as versatile as it is easy, but the Chicken Pie is exactly that. The crust is made in a blender, there’s no pre-baking anything, and it’s a great dish for brunch, lunch or dinner. This recipe could be easily adapted to suit vegetarians. Ingredients: Dough 2 eggs 1 cup flour 250ml milk 125ml vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tbs grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese or Grana Padano 1 tbs baking powder Filling 2 cups (cooked and shredded chicken 1 medium onion 3 cloves (more or less to taste) garlic 3/4 cup peas (frozen) 1/2 cup olives 1/2 cup corn (Canned or Frozen) 2…
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Flantastic
If you’ve ever been to Latin America or grew up in a latino household, you know all about flan, or as we call it in Brasil, pudim. In our home, I cook this whenever craving something sweet and perhaps a little nostalgia. Creamy, smooth, and not too sweet, from just 5 ingredients and a blender. Make this recipe for someone you love and if you do, share your photos with me on Instagram with the hashtag #bewhatwelove so we can see your delicious creation. Ingredients: 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup hot water 1 can sweet condensed milk Whole milk (use the sweet condensed milk can to measure the same amount…
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φράουλα (Strawberry) Season
Strawberry season is here and I couldn’t be more excited! What’s your favorite strawberry recipe? Mine is strawberry lemon tart. And I’ll probably make it this week and post the recipe here very soon.
