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What is sopa de mani" Sopa de mani or soup with peanuts is one of Bolivia‘s most traditional soups. It is prepared with peas, potatoes, beef, roasted macaroni and spices such as oregano and cumin. This soup is then sprinkled with chopped parsley...

These fluffy cranberry orange muffins will make your house smell like the holidays! I hope they become your new favorite holiday muffin recipe. It took me eight tries to get these muffins just right, but they were absolutely worth the...

Once again, I?m back to baking one of my favorite cakes – an upside-down cake. This time I chose Bosc pears to be the star of the fruit layer, to which I also added brown sugar and five spice powder. The powder, which is an aromatic blend mix of...

Let’s give some homemade love this season. It’s the time of year for holiday parties and gift giving. And homemade candy is just so easy to make with these recipes. Editor’s Note: Originally Published Nov 24, 2017, and updated yearly. It is...

Butter. Sugar. Flour. Baking Soda. Baking Powder. Eggs. Extracts. Those are the basic ingredients that I have been dealing with for nearly three weeks, among a few others such as Cocoa powder, salt, and more butter. My cookie game is on point, at...

Fanesca is a very traditional soup from Ecuador that is steeped in culture, history and flavored with centuries of tradition. You can think of fanesca in Ecuador as being a lot like Christmas time for the palate and Ecuadorian culture as a whole....

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Tomorrow is Mike’s birthday and with any luck, he’ll be having a great day, planned our for him by his wonderful wife, me! Really though, I’m kidding because I absolutely suck at planning out birthdays. I get mildly anxious (okay,...

Hello my readers,How are you all doing" I think everywhere in India mercury has dropped and there is chill in the air. Naturally days are shorter making you more busy! It\'s really difficult to leave the warmth of the blanket and run around and...

Have a happy St. Patrick’s Day with this amazing cake. An easy, from scratch vanilla cake flavored with a vanilla pod, is layered with raspberry jam. Covered in a creamy, vanilla frosting in the colors of the rainbow, this cake will sure brighten...

Hello friends! If you’re anything like us, you’re spending a lot of time in your kitchen this month! This week’s Meal Plan Monday is here to offer up simple suppers along with lots of holiday favorites such as cookies, candies, dips, and...

These Steamed Mussels in Sherry-Tomato Broth make for an easy, inexpensive dinner or appetizer. A perfect 21 Day Fix Feast of the Seven Fishes recipe for Christmas Eve, too! Hey guys! How are all the things"" Have you been getting my emails...

Warm, cinnamon-y, apple-ly pie, it is like giving your tummy a cozy hug. I always am a coward when it comes to pastry for a number of reasons. Not over-working the dough – My arms were made for kneading bread and yeast-based doughs, trying to...

4 layers of cake, cream, and fruity jam plus raspberries would anyone like some cake" I mean, this is the biggest cake I have ever made, it is like a foot tall but only 15 cm (6 inches) wide, it is going to be interesting to slice then! You may...

This post is sponsored by my friends at Iowa Pork, but the thoughts and opinions expressed here are all my own –  just as always.   Are y’all ready for a super easy and super delicious meal that all cooks in one pan"  Well, boy do I have...

Stovetop potpourri is a beautiful, inexpensive, and easy homemade holiday gift that\'s great for friends, family, teachers, and more. Low-key DIY to the max. The post Stovetop Potpourri: An easy, affordable homemade gift appeared first on Umami...

Red velvet; do you love it or are you just not sure" Is it vanilla flavored, chocolate flavored or no flavor and why is it red" So. Many. Questions. After reading and eating about red velvet, it is a tangy, sweet, butter, lightly chocolaty and...

Parmigiano Reggiano Roasted Cauliflower with Garlic & ThymeThis roasted cauliflower made with the King of cheeses is the perfect addition to any Christmas dinner.  It is so easy to make and absolutely delicious ? simplicity at its best! Serves...

The holidays are here and often times that means some overnight company. But have no fear! Regardless if they’re planned guests or folks that drop by last minute, I’ve got the absolute perfect dish to whip up the next morning for breakfast or...

An easy chicken biryani recipe that needs only 10 ingredients and 1 pot

If you?re looking for a list of the best cookbooks of 2018, here?s part 1 of some of my favorite cookbooks I’ve received this year. Every year I think, THIS IS THE YEAR. The year I will NOT get any more cookbooks! And then I get more...

Sacred Self Care Guide for December 2018 from Rising River Wisdom School In all the worlds? mythology and culture, there have been wisdom keepers, those who looked to the natural and the hidden worlds as a guide for life on earth. Within these...

Bananas foster french toast is a delicious alternative to your classic french toast. What makes this recipe special is the sauce that is prepared. The sauce is delicious and gets a lot of flavor from butter, brown sugar and vanilla extract. The...

If you’re looking for a last-minute holiday recipe to bring to a party, I’ve got you covered! No need to make a batch of cookies when you can whip up some chocolate bark. This chocolate bark recipe is so easy to make, and I bet you have all...

I’m not sure why the heck it took me 7 years of blogging about natural foods (that’s 7 holiday seasons) to think of using pomegranates to decorate cookies. Of course, I’ve used them atop Christmas crostini and even holiday hummus, … Go to...

This vegan peppermint bark is like a dream come true to me. I have wanted to make it for years, but somehow was always missing one or the other ingredients (like vegan white chocolate or candy canes). Peppermint dark chocolate topped with peppermint...

What are llapingachos " Llapingachos are mashed potato pancakes or croquettes stuffed with cheese that are typical of Ecuador. They are usually prepared with onion, oil and ground achiote. What are the llapingachos served with" These croquettes...

As easy as fudge recipe gets. With just a few ingredients and 5 minutes, you have great homemade fudge. Just follow these simple step by step photo instructions. Editor’s Note: This post was way overdue for a facelift and has been updated with...

We have been waking up for a few weeks now with part of our kitchen counter top covered in holiday baking ingredients. It is now starting to dwindle down which is great because to be honest, I’m a bit tired of looking at all of it taking up space,...

If you look for it, I’ve got a sneaky feeling you’ll find love actually IS all around. I’m really feelin the love with these new mugs that I hand lettered for you, and my healthy paleo vegan Chocolate Mug Cake Mix!! So yummy and...

One of the must try dishes in Ecuador is seco de chivo. Seco de chivo is a goat stew served with rice, avocado and sweet fried plantains. Ecuadorian cuisine Ecuador may be a small country but its food is very diverse. The geography of Ecuador...

Are you as in shock as I am that Christmas is upon us"! It seems to come out of nowhere every year! Like, I know that it’s coming…especially once we hit October…but I am never totally prepared! Then, it’s here! And I am up to my eyeballs in...

Make your overnight guests feel loved and pampered with five super-easy guest bedroom ideas for the holiday season that you can accomplish in minutes. The post 5 Easy Guest Bedroom Ideas for the Holidays appeared first on Umami Girl.

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Hershey’s chocolate pie is always a solid option to prepare for the holidays. You cant beat the rich and delicious chocolate flavor of this pie. This recipe is easy because you can use a premade pie shell and then it is just a matter of...

I can’t take my eyes off this salad! The concept came to me as I was improvising a big green salad for Friendsgiving this year. Salads are often overlooked at the holidays, so I set out to make a festive red-and-green showstopper. I knew I...

Happy December! I have a confession to make. I’m really terrible at decorating for the holidays. Some years it happens, others it doesn’t… and then some years we end up with a Valentine’s Day tree because we lose track of … Go to the...

This vegan tomato basil soup is so good I could eat gallons of it. Seriously, even though consuming too much tomato stuff has the possibility of giving me heartburn I am so willing to take the risk for this soup! It’s that good. It’s creamy and...

Vegetarian Keema Paratha is nothing but Soya Keema Paratha. Non-Vegetarians can get protein from numerous sources however the choice is limited for vegetarians. Protein is an important part of our diet, especially soy protein has crucial health...

This satisfying meal of fried eggs with creamy spinach and toast soldiers makes an equally good breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner. Easily scale it down or up to suit your crowd. Once upon a transitional time, it made us feel at home in all the...

This pair of enchilada recipes (chicken enchiladas and black bean-zucchini enchiladas, both with creamy green chili sauce) gets cooked side by side in the same pan. It\'s a great way to feed a crowd of vegetarians and carnivores alike. This recipe...

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Ecuadorian food is an endless array of possibilities for the natives as well as for the tourist. Three regions and The Galapagos offering constant delights, to what we must add the famous street food, pan de yuca to tempt us. Throughout the South...