culinary exploration

Follow me through the adventures that take place in my kitchen, in restaurants or in other kitchens. Cooking and food are my passions and I want to share my experiences of cooking, baking and eating with you.
I'm a Greek self-taught cook who lives in Chicago. I learned a lot about cooking from both of my grandmothers, my mom and dad, family and friends. Passing on timeless traditions through food is one thing I strive to do in life.

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Posts tagged Bell' Alimento

Aug 3

OR, how about that lovely cookie that seems to go so perfectly with your coffee/espresso?

Biscotti al Cioccolato

(via Bell’ Alimento)

AND - my favorite cake of all time:

Red Velvet Cupcakes

(via Bell’ Alimento)

Once my vanilla extract has fortified… here are a couple recipes I’d like to bake up using my home made extract:

Nutella Caramel Hazelnut Brownies

(via Bell’ Alimento)

This lovely lady that I’m friends with gave me a wonderful gift a while back: a baggie full of vanilla beans! I’ve been pondering how I will use them all. Make my own pure vanilla extract?? Don’t mind if I do!

Vanilla Extract Recipe (via Bell’ Alimento)

Pollo alla Birra (Chicken in Beer)

(via Bell’ Alimento)

Another tasty chicken thigh recipe… I could even have this on my diet! I’ll probably up the amount of carrots, celery and leeks to boost the veggie intake, but it will do.