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4 fancy Christmas dishes you can make at home to impress your guests
Advertisement Dining Time to level up and make your visitors wonder if you ordered these from a restaurant. (Styling and photo: Chern Ling) Nothing quite warms the heart like sitting down to a wonderful spread of Christmas dishes with loved ones. It is even more satisfying when the food is home cooked, with the seasoning and flavouring adjusted to suit the family’s tastes.
Marinated Steak Kabobs
These Marinated Steak Kabobs are going to be the highlight of this grilling season! Juicy, flavorful and easy to make, they are marinated with Colman’s Mustard, soy and Worcestershire sauce, olive oil and garlic. Simply to die for! #ad BBQ season is not the same without food on skewers, is it? Beef, chicken, pork and even cheese. They are all more fun to eat when they come on a stick! Grilling season is here (well, it’s been here for a while now, but just go with the flow, will ya?
Chicken Tagine Recipe with Olives and Lemons
This Chicken Tagine is my take on the traditional slow-cooked Moroccan dish! Juicy chicken thighs, onions, olives, preserved lemons and spices come together to create a rich and fragrant stew-like meal that will have you licking your plate clean. And before you start freaking out about not having a tagine pot, don’t worry! You do not need one to make my recipe.
Guinness Beef Stew
Guinness Beef Stew is hearty, rich and perfect for supper on St. Patrick’s Day (or any other day, really)! The beef cooks low and slow in a mouthwatering stout flavored gravy until fall apart tender.
Homemade Pizza Dough
Sunday nights were always pizza nights, as it is in most Brazilian homes. We didn’t have the habit of making our own pizza, so we either went to a pizzeria, ordered delivery, or ate those supermarket frozen pizzas (that I absolutely despise!). The only time we would have homemade pizza would be at my aunt’s house, because she has one of those fancy outdoor brick pizza ovens that make amazing pizza, better than the ones from the pizzeria.
Earl Grey Martini
It was about time I shared another cocktail recipe! ? And nothing less than a delicious and refreshing Earl Grey Martini! And yes, I was tempted to call it MarTEAni. I eventually decided I’m silly enough as it is. ? But you know what is not silly? This martini. It is serious, oh so serious! But also fun, cheerful and sooo tasty. The type of cocktail you serve at a special occasion, like Mother’s Day brunch. But also just because.
Muffuletta Sandwich Recipe (just like in New Orleans!)
Muffuletta is an Italian sandwich on steroids! A classic New Orleans invention that consists of a wide and round bread, a marinated olive salad, cheese and charcuterie. Perfect to feed a crowd, this sandwich is the epitome of epic! Whether for picnics or for quick lunches, sandwiches are always a great call.
Brazilian Sweet Corn Cake
Out of all the things to make with fresh corn, Sweet Corn Cake might be my favorite! It is a breeze to make and goes great with a cup of coffee. Corn cakes are a staple in Brazilian cuisine, especially during the winter festivities. There are probably more corn cake recipes than there are people in Brazil. The variations include cakes made of fubá (cornmeal), fresh corn, canned corn, with coconut, with cheese, with guava, and so on.
Brazilian Carrot Cake
Home > Cuisine > Brazilian Food > Brazilian Carrot Cake posted by Olivia Mesquita on April 21, 2019 6 comments » This post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy. Quite different from the American version, this Brazilian Carrot Cake is the easiest carrot cake you’ll ever make! Fluffy, moist, not-too-sweet and covered with lots of brigadeiro. Happy Easter! I can’t believe it took me this long to share this recipe here.
Smoked Gouda and Bacon Dip
Creamy and loaded with bacon and smoked gouda, this warm dip is destined to be the star of your next party. 2 8 ounces packages of cream cheese 1 cup mayonnaise 1 cup sour cream 16 ounces smoked gouda (shredded, divided) 1 pound bacon (cooked and chopped (see notes), divided) 3 scallions (chopped, divided) Freshly ground black pepper to taste Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark Preparation: Prep Ingredients: Shred the smoked gouda.
Grilled Caprese Burger Recipe
This awesome Grilled Caprese Burger recipe is packed with the amazing flavors of fresh mozzarella, pesto, tomato, and fresh basil. It is the epitome of summer in between two buns! Hi there! This is Olivia from Olivia’s Cuisine, stopping by to share this delicious Grilled Caprese Burger recipe with you. I thought it would be fun to change things up a bit and create a burger topped with my favorite summer salad. The results? Traditional Italian flavors meet a classic American: Caprese Burger.
Authentic Brazilian Cheese Bread
Finally! Guys, you have to promise to love me forever. I’ve been wanting to post a Brazilian Cheese Bread (aka Pão de Queijo) recipe here ever since I started my blog, almost a year ago. I’ve tried and played with recipes a bazillion times, and it was never like the pão de queijo I get back home. The last recipe I tried before this one was ok. Not “OMG this is the best cheese bread I’ve ever eaten” good, but still delicious in its way.
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