Pollo en Mole Poblano (Chicken in Mole, Puebla Style)

If there is one dish that could be considered Mexican haute cuisine, then Mole Poblano is surely it. Legend has it that the voluptuous sauce – a blend of chiles, spices, and chocolate – was created by the European Catholic Read More …

Chocolate Pecan Torte

A European style torte with a wonderful mix of textures and flavors. The top crust bakes up with a hint of crackly crunch, giving way to a moist, light interior studded with tiny bits of toasted pecans and intense chocolate Read More …

Homemade Pesto in 5 minutes with 5 ingredients (not counting salt & pepper)

Pesto is a sauce originating in Genoa in the Liguria region of northern Italy (pesto genovese), and traditionally consists of crushed garlic, basil, and European pine nuts blended with olive oil, Parmigiano Reggiano (Parmesan cheese), and Fiore Sardo (cheese made Read More …