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Mexican Toritos- Mini Peppers Stuffed with Shrimp and Queso Fresco

For years I’ve been meaning to make the Pioneer Woman’s Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Thingies.  I mean, how good do those sound?  The Pioneer Woman proves...

Mexican Chile and Lime Peanuts

Just one taste of these spicy and addictive roasted peanuts and you’ll know why they’re so popular all over Mexico- in bars, on the...

Huevos Rancheros- Mexican Eggs with Tomatoes and Jalapenos

Have you guys ever heard that saying, “Chocolate, men, coffee – some things are better rich”?  If you’re the kind of person who would...

Amaranth Porridge with Candied Cinnamon Pecans

If you're gluten-free, chances are you've probably heard of amaranth before, although you may have been at a loss for how to prepare it. ...

Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream

Although not a traditional Basque recipe, there’s apparently an ice cream similar to this one that’s very popular in San Sebastian.  I’ll take every...

Sesame Coated Majoun – Healthy Moroccan Raisin Nut Candies

When I first tasted these sweet raisin-nut candies, I wondered whether Lara Merriken, creator of Lärabar, had been to Morocco and whether she used...

Pluto Pups- Australian Beer Battered Deep Fried Gluten-Free Hot Dogs

Is it weird that I’m sort of embarrassed that I’ve never seen deep fried beer battered hot dogs in the United States?  You’d think...

Beghrir- Moroccan Gluten-Free Pancakes

Love the yeasty flavor of a piece of freshly baked french bread?  Love pancakes?  Well, this Moroccan beghrir recipe is for you.  I’d never...

Aussie Beet Burger

I’m not sure if I’ve been living under a rock or what, but I’ve definitely never heard of an Aussie burger prior to this...

Sri Lankan Rice with Cilantro and Lemongrass

You might be wondering why I felt I needed to post two different Sri Lankan rice recipes in as many weeks. Well, it's because...