Pretty Simplicity: Easy Mini Cheesecakes

 Mini Cheesecakes with Fresh Fruit Easy Simplicity:  Easy Mini Cheesecakes by Victoria Challancin As much as the Mexican cooks that I teach ...

Recipes with Wings: Curried Couscous

Ina Garten's Curried Couscous via Victoria via Jan from the US to the UAE to Morocco to Mexico Recipes with Wings:  Curried Couscous by ...

The Flavors of Spring

Spring Vegetable and Goat Cheese Dip The Flavors of Spring by Victoria Challancin Artichoke dips have been around for a long time, but this ...

Stopping to Eat the Flowers...Again

Goat Cheese Spread with Honey and Almonds...and Orange Blossom Water Stopping to Eat the Flowers...Again or A Few Musings on Orange Blossom ...

Za'atar: A Taste of the Middle East

Commercially prepared Za'atar atop a homemade blend (recipe below) Za'atar :  A Taste of the Middle East by Victoria Challancin What...

Middle Eastern Salad with Allspice Vinaigrette

Middle Eastern Salad with Allspice Vinaigrette by Victoria Challancin As a part of a class featuring mainly Middle Eastern flavors that I ta...

Really, what is hummus?

Greek-Style Hummus Really, what is h ummus? by Victoria Challancin The English teacher part of me will always be drawn to etymology.  And no...

Chimichurri Part II: The Pork

Chimichurri-Roasted Pork Loin Chimichurri Part II:  The Pork by Victoria Challancin Last week I wrote a rather long post on chimichurri:  i...