Three Simple Empanada Recipes for National Empanada Day

by Denise // 8 April, 2020 // No Comments

Happy National Empanada Day! Since the start of the Stay at Home orders, my family and I have been cooking at home a lot more, probably like many of you. The upside to cooking more at home is it helps... Continue reading →

Iron Chef Allan’s 1967 Salad

by Denise // 20 December, 2015 // No Comments

Like many Tampa Bay foodies, my husband and I love the Columbia Restaurant. As a iconic symbol in Ybor City for over a century, it has been a foodie destination for tens of thousands of tourists and homegrown foodies. While... Continue reading →

Baked Vegetable Samosas

by Denise // 19 December, 2014 // 1 Comment

Iron Chef Allan and I love Indian cuisine, but we have had a tough time turning our kids onto the aromatic, earthy dishes. However, recently I discovered if I hide the rich flavors inside empanada pastry dough, then they are... Continue reading →