Paris: A Perfect Day, A Perfect Meal

Angelina's Easter Window Paris:  A Perfect Day,  A Perfect Meal  by Victoria Challancin Do you know the French word  flâner?   It means ...

Raspado: An Easy Mexican Dessert

Photo by Zack Popovsky    Raspado:  An Easy Mexican Dessert by Victoria Challancin The word raspado comes from the Spanish verb raspar, w...

Lentil and Bulgur Soup with Chile–Mint Butter

Lentil and Bulgur Soup with Chile–Mint Butter by Victoria Challancin  I'm on the road now in Paris, Morocco, or Istanbul, but I have pu...

White Bean Chili with Herbed Yogurt Cheese

Note to Readers:  I am still posting in draft mode, this time from Istanbul.  Bear with me for another week, please! White Bean Chili with H...

Honey-Balsamic Vinaigrette

Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette Honey-Balsamic Vinaigrette by Victoria Challancin Note to Readers:  I am still posting from draft mode as I am on...

Mini Shrimp Cassoulets--Well, almost

Mini Shrimp Cassoulets Mini Shrimp and White Bean "Cassoulets" by Victoria Challancin I adore cassoulet.  Just love it.I could swi...

Boeuf Bourguignon Meatloaf

Boeuf Bourguignon Meatloaf--without the accompanying red wine glaze alongside Boeuf Bourguignon Meatloaf Note:  This recipe comes from The H...