Tara's Multicultural Table

A recipe for Matcha Almond Biscotti! These twice-baked cookies are flavored with an earthy blend of green tea and almonds. These Matcha Almond Biscotti (Cantucci al tè verde, 抹茶のビスコッティ) are such a fun twist on the Italian Cantucci. The cookies are lightly sweetened with a crisp texture and green tea almond flavor perfect for pairing...

Fresh Bento: Affordable, Healthy Box Lunches Your Kids Will Adore!, written by Wendy Thorpe Copley, features a whimsical collection of over 45 American-style lunches using a variety of seasonal ingredients and flavors. Themes range from Astronauts and Jellyfish to Numbers and Colors. I will also be sharing her recipe for a Red Bento Box following...

A recipe for Almogrote (Canarian Cheese Pâté)! Grated cheese is blended with garlic, paprika, and olive oil for a robust accompaniment to bread and crackers. During a recent visit to Grand Cata in the Mosaic District, Chad picked up a bottle of Suertes del Marques 7 Fuentes 2020 from Valle de la Orotava, Canary Islands....

Little Portugal: Bold and Flavorful Portuguese Cooking from My New Jersey Kitchen features a vibrant collection of 60 recipes inspired by Lauren Covas’ hometown and family. A few highlights include Classic Seafood Rice, Lemon Garlic Febras, The Fisherman’s Stew, Fire-Roasted Pepper Salad, and Arroz Doce. I will also be sharing her recipe for Grilled Octopus...

A recipe for Pistou (Provençal Basil Sauce)! This vibrant sauce is packed with fresh basil for a perfect accompaniment to soup, bread, meat, and pasta. I was originally inspired to make this recipe for Pistou (Provençal Basil Sauce) while reviewing Culinaria France in 2016. Unfortunately, the book is no longer in print. I am updating the post...