by Foodosopher | Jan 9, 2020 | Dessert, Eggs, Recipes
I am obsessed with pastel de nata (a.k.a. pasteis de nata, or Portuguese custard tarts). On my last trip to Lisbon I ate so many of these crunchy/creamy pies I vowed to learn how to make them for myself. After a few tries, this is my version of...
by Foodosopher | Jan 7, 2020 | Lebanese, Recipes
Literal translation: Zucchinis in yogurt. Growing up kousa bil laban was what I used to consider comfort food; I loved it (anything with a yogurt sauce really). This classic Lebanese dish might seem complicated, but once you master a few tricks (stuffing...
by Foodosopher | Jan 5, 2020 | Deep thoughts
Growing up in the 80’s, Froot Loops used to be one of my go-to breakfast cereal choices. It was a cereal but felt like a party in my bowl. Froot Loops had the ability to put a smile on my face. It was the kind of food experience that engaged all my...
by Foodosopher | Jan 3, 2020 | Lebanese, Main, Meat, Recipes
Some people say kafta, others say kofta… I guess this is similar to the “potato/pottato” debate. No matter how you spell it, kafta/kofta is a spiced meatball, patty or meatloaf dish in the Middle East. The literal translation for this dish is...
by Foodosopher | Jan 2, 2020 | cake, Dessert, Recipes
Strawberries and basil were born to be together. Basil is delicately fragrant, strawberries are sweetly tangy; when united they elevate each other. They are cruelly kept apart with recipes’ continuous use of strawberry in desserts and basil in...
