This recipe for mascarpone-stuffed Apricots, called Kaymkli Kayisi Tatlisi in their native Turkey, is simple and easy. I make them for potlucks and food-related fundraisers, and they’re always a hit. The secret is the mascarpone cheese, which adds a nice creamy texture to offset the firmness of the apricots. These always look good on a…
Archives for July 2017
Easy Summer Pasta Sauce – Meatball Sauce
I love the summer because it means that I get to use produce from my garden. During the winter, I am too cheap to spend outrageous amounts of money on those small plastic packs of Basil. During the nice months, all I have to do is walk outside and pluck up what I need! Add…
Spiced Braised Nyonya Pork (Seh Bak)
In my cooking experience, it seems that slow-braising meat of any type leads to a tender dish that could be cut with a fork. If you take that, paired with the right kind of seasonings, you’ve got a winner recipe. Many cultures have braised-meat dishes, but my favorites are usually from Asia, specifically from Japan…