There was no Christmas cookie competition this year, which was a bit of a disappointment. At the same time, it was a relief to not have any restrictions placed upon me for my cookie inspiration this year. This time around, I opted to try to find a recipe online for a cookie that is undoubtedly… Continue reading Alfajores Marplatenses (an Argentine Cookie)
Crispy, savory pastry meets seasoned, slightly sweet beef in this dish, with extra bursts of sweetness from the raisins throughout, and a surprise bite of hard-boiled egg and a tangy green olive. Several months after JJ and I got married, we had the opportunity to visit his parents in the hometown where he grew up.… Continue reading Argentina-Style Empanadas
I have kept a cookie tin on top of my refrigerator for a good chunk of the year. It has come down a number of times throughout these last eight months, but only long enough for me to jot down a note or two to toss into the tin among the growing pile of past… Continue reading The Best of 2020
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