January, 2015 - The Hungary Buddha Eats the World

Blueberry Walnut Guacamole

This easy fruity blueberry walnut guacamole puts a different spin on a snacking favorite with the subtle hint of the traditional flavors you know and love.

Gluten-Free Ricotta Crepes

Gluten-free ricotta crepes are both made with and filled with ricotta, along with some homemade orange curd and fresh blueberries.

Wednesday being what it is, I decided Disney music is necessary to get me through the day. What of it? Are you telling me that your frown doesn’t automatically invert when you hear “Be Our Guest”? Or want to bust into song at the top of your voice to sing “A Whole New World”? Your heart is made of stone. I’m kidding. I’m sorry. I just got the most aggravating phone call and decided step away from work to use my lunch break to talk about these cinnamon baked plantains.

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Shrimp Creole

Spicy Shrimp Creole is a delicious one pot meal chock full of shrimp and veggies to make a saucy dish perfectly served with rice.

Quesadilla Salvadoreña

Quesadilla Salvadoreña is a sweet cheese based cake reminiscent of pound cake, lightly sweet but fully delicious – served warm or room temperature.

Oaxacan Lamb Barbacoa

Let’s talk for a second about how I am horrible at roasting things. Chicken, sure, I can do that. Veggies, no problem. But, whenever the task at hand is to roast an expensive cut of meat that you bought until it’s falling-off-the- bone done, I cannot. CANNOT. Figure. It. out. I’ve even managed to overcook these fancy pants cuts in the slow cooker. Why God? WHY?! This Oaxacan Lamb Barbacoa is another one of them.

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Sopa de Lima

Sopa de Lima is a specialty of the Yucatán and is a Mexican version of chicken soup, full of spices, vegetables and fresh citrus for a fully satisfying meal.

Mexican Hot Chocolate Cupcakes

Mexican Hot Chocolate Cupcakes take my favorite vanilla cupcake with regular chocolate frosting and spices it up with chilies for a spicy twist.

Easy Mole Poblano

Moving on through my menu of central Mexican cuisine brings me to what is in some ways the quintessential Mexican dish, mole. Specifically an Easy Mole Poblano. According to this site, the original mole sauce undisputedly originated in Puebla, Mexico. However, there are two myths that claim its genesis. (more…)