Aurora Holmes
Au Gratin Potatoes
I love potatoes and I am excited to share this recipe with everyone. Everyone has their own version of au gratin or scalloped potatoes. I...
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Aurora Holmes
Oct 9, 2022
Salata de Vinete (Baba Ghanoush)
Most countries have a version of a baba ghanoush. In Romania we call this an eggplant salad. There are many versions of the same salad...
Aurora Holmes
Feb 27, 2022
Cilantro Lime Rice
If you know me, you know that I have a weakness for Chipotle for two reasons: their cilantro lime rice, and their chorizo, which no...
Aurora Holmes
Dec 24, 2021
Coquito - "Little Coconut"
This drink is a must have during Christmas season in Puerto Rico, and it can appear as early as Thanksgiving. This drink resembles...
Aurora Holmes
Nov 13, 2021
Plantain Rice
I love rice and I enjoy trying new ways of preparing it. This recipe takes me back to when I used to live with my best friend from...
Aurora Holmes
Oct 17, 2021
Jelly Donut Cupcakes
I did not grow up with cupcakes in Romania and for me they are not a must have at every occasion, but I like them when they are homemade...
Aurora Holmes
Aug 17, 2021
Sticky Honey-Soy Sauce Baked Wings
Growing up in Romania, I cannot say that I used to eat chicken wings or that my family used to make wings on special occasions. Wings are...
Aurora Holmes
Aug 2, 2021
Dumplings with potatoes (Găluște cu cartofi)
What could be better than homemade dumplings with potatoes and tomato sauce? I'll tell you right now... NOTHING. This dish is such a...
Aurora Holmes
Jun 20, 2021
Strawberry Italian Meringue (Spumă de căpșuni)
Everyone loves strawberries, and they remind me of when I was newly adopted and brought for the first time to meet my new grandmother. I...
Aurora Holmes
May 9, 2021
Chicken and Green Pea Stew
I never liked cooked green peas growing up. No matter how it was prepared, I couldn’t touch them, and the only time I would eat them were...
Aurora Holmes
Apr 27, 2021
Ground Beef Bulgogi
This amazing dish originated in North Korea, and is now a very popular meal in South Korea. The original recipe included beef grilled on...
Aurora Holmes
Apr 13, 2021
Turkish Eggs (Çılbır)
This dish is addictive! The mixture of runny yolk, slightly warm, fresh yogurt, smoky notes of sweet paprika, and slight spiciness from...
Aurora Holmes
Apr 3, 2021
Baked Goat Cheese Dip
Who can resist a creamy, cheesy, tangy dip? Baked Goat Cheese Dip sounded like the perfect idea as a quick snack the other night, since...
Aurora Holmes
Mar 28, 2021
Irish Potato Pancakes (Boxty)
I love trying new potato-based recipes because let’s be fair now....who doesn’t love potatoes?!? This is a traditional Irish breakfast...
Aurora Holmes
Mar 27, 2021
Caraway Seed Soup
My grandmother (my mom’s mom) used to make this interesting soup for us from time to time when I was a kid. I cannot tell you how much I...
Aurora Holmes
Mar 3, 2021
Gnocchi alla Romana
Gratinated gnocchi? Yes please! ❤️ Gnocchi alla Romana are not your typical size and shape, but they are easy to make and it’s a...
Aurora Holmes
Feb 25, 2021
Salam de Biscuiți (Chocolate and Biscuit Salami)
This is an Italian / Portuguese dessert and is something my grandma always used to make for us (mostly on Sundays). This chocolate salami...
Aurora Holmes
Feb 22, 2021
Margarita Cheesecake (No-Bake)
Who doesn’t love a good cheesecake? I made this cake for my husband's birthday, and he is very picky when it comes to desserts. He likes...
Aurora Holmes
Feb 14, 2021
Creamy Tomato Bacon Pasta
Ready to fall in love with this creamy tomato bacon pasta? Pasta comes in just about any shape under the warm Italian sun. I got this...
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