Guest posting today and sharing his delicious recipe is Gera  from “sweets Foods“. Gera lives in Uruguay(South America) and has a wonderful blog filled with great information.
~Erica

What’s better than a chivito?..another chivito What am I talking about?
A “sandwich recipe” only found in my country, Uruguay!

What it isn’t? It isn’t a panini sandwich, or a ham sandwich, or a chicken sandwich -nor is it a gourmet hamburger!
Are you a sandwich maker? Then it’ll be very easy to make and relish!

A little of History about the Chivito
Punta del Este (the most famous vacation-spot here and it’s the Ibiza of South America!) was the cradle of its birth. In this city a lot of people, especially young people,  go to bed at sunset after dancing all night. How do they do it? Simple, they take a little nap till midnight/1 a.m. and then straight to the nightclubs!

Why is the national sandwich of Uruguay called “chivito”, which translates to “baby goat” or “little goat”, yet it’s made with beef?

As the story goes, while during a blackout one night at a restaurant, a woman customer asked if she could order goat meat, as she had recently tried this meat in another country. The restaurant owner told her that he was going to make a special dish for her with what he had on hand at that time. He was limited due to the blackout.

He prepared a toasted sandwich with butter, fillet Mignon and ham and seasoned it with other various ingredients that he had available that dark night. Although not the goat meat she had wanted, the woman was totally delighted and the “chivito” was born! Read more…

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Guest posting today and sharing her delicious recipe is Natasha from “5-Star Foodie”. Natasha has a beautiful blog filled with fantastic recipes and amazing reviews.
~Erica

Kiev, mother of all Russian cities, is one of the most beautiful cities in Eastern Europe. Kiev has unforgettable chestnut blossoms during Spring and gorgeous colored leaves in the Fall. This wonderful specialty from the city where I was born is one of my signature dishes.

Ironically, Chicken Kiev was not actually created in Ukraine. There are various stories on the origins of the dish; one tells that it was created by a French chef and first called Chicken Supreme, then renamed Chicken Kiev when later served in Russian restaurants. The Russian food historian William Pokhlebkin claimed that Chicken Kiev was invented in the Moscow Merchants’ Club in the early 20th century and was renamed Chicken Kiev in one of the Soviet restaurants in later years. Regardless of the origin, Chicken Kiev has been a classic dish served in Russian and Ukrainian restaurants all over the world since the early 20th century. Read more…

Guest posting today and sharing her delicious recipe is Rebecca  from “Chow and Chatter”. Rebecca has a wonderful blog filled with healthy and delicious recipes.
~Erica

I am thrilled and honored to do a guest post for Erica, I adore her blog and its one of the first one’s I first started to follow I always get inspiration and have developed a Love for Colombian cuisine. I was on twitter yesterday speaking to LaBellaCook and was in the mood for a fresh Shrimp and pasta recipe so she kindly sent along one!
I added spinach and peas and got some wild Key West shrimp. It is easy to make and delicious, hope you like it.

Love Rebecca Read more…

Guest posting today and sharing her delicious recipe is Danielle from “Cooking for My Peace of Mind”. Danielle has a fantastic blog filled with delicious recipes and wonderful stories.
~Erica

How exciting for me to be a guest on Erica’s blog while she’s away! I’ve been a big fan of hers for a while now and have enjoyed several of her recipes. I know that she gets to the point (and recipes) a lot quicker than I do…so I will try not to be as chatty as usual

Before I begin though….I have to apologize for the quality of the picture. You see, it was taken a while ago. Actually…probably before I started blogging. And well, I like to think that my photography skills have improved some since then. Unfortunately this is the only photo I have of this wonderful dessert.

I think I’m one of the weird ones…I’m not a huge fan of pumpkin pie (is it me or does that almost sound un-American?). But I had seen this dessert on TV one day and HAD to try it. I found it, made it…and loved it instantly. Since then it has become a favorite among family and friends….and is quickly becoming a holiday tradition. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do. Read more…

Guest posting today and sharing her delicious recipe is Velva Knapp from “Tomatoes on the Vine”. Velva has a beautiful blog filled with fantastic recipes.
~Erica

Growing up in South Florida, food was as diverse as its people.

Today, my cooking reflects all of my food and travel experiences. I am not sure what inspires a person to have a passion for cooking. I am at my happiest not just when I am feeding a few, but when I am feeding a crowd. Where does it begin? Looking back, I could not find a single epoch in my life that would clearly define my passion for all things FOOD! Yet, there were definitely signs, events that added together would be equal to the moment that I was attempting to discover. I am reminded that life is often like that….a collection of events, that when reflected on, collectively tells the story.

My husband convinced me to submit the recipe below for the Annual “North Central Florida Cooks” sponsored by the local newspaper. I won first place in the entree category with this recipe. This prize winning dish has evolved over the years to its present splendor. Try it and you’ll see, or feel free to change it! This is still my favorite recipe to serve a houseful of guests.

Chutney provides a delicious shortcut in this lime and red bell pepper accented curry served over Basmati or Jasmine rice. Read more…

Guest posting today and sharing her delicious recipe is Sarah Naveen from “Vazhayila”. Sarah has a beautiful blog filled with Indian recipes.
~Erica

I have many childhood memories associated with this particular dish. My grand mom used to make it every time I visited her during summer vacation. This is a very traditional and everyday dish from my native place called Kerala, located at the southern most tip of India. It is a place that is rich in the arts and is also rich in a variety of flavorful foods.

I guarantee that the aroma of this “Prawn and Mango” in creamy coconut milk is enough to get even the soundest of sleepers out of bed!!! Read more…