Warning: this recipe may not turn out as expected due to the significant changes I made to the ingredient list. Proceed with caution. Dragon fruit is just plain weird. The outside looks like some kind of alien plant or creature from a bad sci-fi movie, while the inside of the red ones looks like raw…
Mascarpone-stuffed Apricots: Guest Blogger, Yumi
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…
Brigadeiros (Brazilian Fudge Balls)
These balls of chocolate goodness are courtesy of Brazil. The recipe used here came from Saveur magazine, issue 144. I read up on these and discovered that brigadeiros are basically Brazil’s national sweet, and they are served at special occasions, including birthdays and weddings. They are also nearly ubiquitous at cafes, bakeries and confectioneries. The…