Sikil P'ak: Mexican Pumpkin Seed Dip

Sikil P'ak :  Mexican Pumpkin Seed Dip by Victoria Challancin When I first tasted sikil pa'k  while on a trip to the Yucatán Peninsu...

Two Italian-Inspired Salads

An antipasto-style salad Two Italian-Inspired Salads by Victoria Challancin Usually, the only salad a good Italian meal needs is simply dres...

Cool Summer Borscht

Cool Summer Borscht By Victoria Challancin Intensity.  Scary to some; alluring to others.  I am definitely one of those lured by the vigorou...

Fresh Corn Ravioli from Lindsay

Fresh Corn Ravioli from Lindsay by Victoria Challancin If you haven't yet discovered the Love & Olive Oil blog , check it out.  Lind...

Mmmmm...Samosas

 Locally-made in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, of recycled aluminum, a chile plate with samosas and cilantro-mint chutney  Mmmm...Samosas b...

The Mysterious Fruit

The Mysterious Fruit by Victoria Challancin Last week I asked you if you recognized the fruit in the photo above, and many of you said ...

Easy Mediterranean Appetizer Spreads

 Artichoke Tapenade and Avocado, Cannellini and Preserved Lemon Dip Easy Mediterranean Appetizer Spreads by Victoria Challancin We all toss ...