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All Natural Easter Eggs

Hop.  Hop.  Hippity Hop!  That bunny will be here in just a few days, and wouldn’t it be fun if he arrived with a basket of all natural, beautifully dyed Easter eggs?  This spring, let’s leave those artificial dye pellets in all of their excess packaging at the market, and opt for coloring eggs with a few simple […]

Shrimp Mozambique

Garlicky, spicy, and simple to prepare, this Portuguese favorite is popular for a reason! Using shell-on shrimp is traditional, but shelled shrimp are easier to eat – the choice is yours (I used both). Serve this dish with crusty bread for a satisfying dinner. Enjoy! Ingredients (Serves 4 with leftovers) 1 1/2 pounds shrimp (thawed […]

Garlic Chili Chicken Wings

Easy to prepare and full of flavor, Garlic Chili Chicken Wings make a great party appetizer on their own or a complete dinner when served with rice. The spice level of your chili powder controls the spice level of your wings. Go mild or go hot, it’s entirely up to you! Ingredients (Serves 4) 2 […]

Portuguese Meatballs

This dish, full of bright flavors of lemon and tomato, is a simplified version of the Alentejo-Style Meatballs with White Beans recipe found in Ana Patuleia Ortins’ Authentic Portuguese Cooking. I recommend serving this with a good crusty bread. Enjoy! Ingredients (Serves 6; leftovers freeze well) 2 pounds ground beef (85% lean) 1 cup dry […]

Bolinhos de Laranja e Amendoa (Little Orange Almond Cakes)

Little orange almond cakes are a Portuguese delight. Fluffy and full of rich, buttery flavor, these tiny treats are a delight with your morning coffee. Enjoy! Ingredients (Makes 40 Bolinhos) 1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup almond flour1 teaspoon baking powderDash salt2 eggs1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup orange juice1/2 cup melted butter (do not use margarine)1/4 teaspoon […]

Mediterranean Potatoes

Potatoes are inherently healthy. Their bad reputation stems not from humble potatoes themselves, but rather from the deep fryers, butter, and sour cream in which we often drown these veggies! Here’s a lighter alternative, inspired by Mediterranean cooks. Enjoy! Ingredients (Makes 2 servings) 2 large Russett potatoes, peeled and cut in 2 inch chunks 1 […]

Lazy Leprechaun Truffles

Happy St. Patrick’s Day, friends! Leprechauns will love this truffle recipe, because it’s SO easy to prepare. Have a bit ‘o fun in your kitchen, and enjoy these scrumptious treats! Ingredients (Makes about 60 small truffles) 32 chocolate sandwich cookies (such as Oreo Cookies) 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 1 teaspoon peppermint extract 1 cup […]

Ceviche Tostadas

The pint-size chefs here at Crowded Earth Kitchen surprised me by preparing these ceviche tostadas all by themselves, complete with freshly fried tostada shells. It was a magnificent meal, and one which they are eager to share with you! This recipe is loosely based upon the recipe for Crab Meat Tostadas in Williams-Sonoma Kitchen Favorites. […]

Celebrate Pi Day with Grandma’s Taffy Mini Pies

Originally posted on Crowded Earth Kitchen:
Photo Credit: Tapinto.net March 14th is a great day to celebrate your inner math and science geek.  Not only is March 14th Albert Einstein’s birthday, it is also Pi Day.  You know, pi… the ratio of a circle’s circumference to it’s diameter… 3.141592653 etc. etc. THIS year, Pi Day is…

Easy Queso Dip

The pint-size cooks here at Crowded Earth Kitchen are on a recent Tex-Mex kick. Easy Queso Dip is one of their new favorite kitchen creations, enjoyed with tortilla chips or rolled into soft flour tortillas. Life is short – play with your food! Ingredients 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 6 ounces processed American cheese, cubed […]