After trying this Southern good-luck charm of black-eyed peas, we say forget the luck. Just pass more of these peas, please.
About Tessa Kiros
Born to a Finnish mother and a Greek-Cypriot father, Tessa Kiros grew up learning firsthand of the world's diverse cultures and traditions. She's worked in restaurants in Sydney, Athens, Mexico, and London. Kiros is the author of eight cookbooks, including Venezia: Food and Dreams, Apples for Jam: A Colorful Cookbook and Falling Cloudberries: A World of Family Recipes. She lives in Tuscany with her husband and two daughters.
Sesame, Pistachio, and Honey Candy | Pastelli
Sep 30, 2011 by
A sweet something that evokes the memory of travels to Greece or the bulk bins of ’70-era health-food stores. Either way, these are so good they’ll put the past to shame.
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- 20 M
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- 12
Cranberry Sorbet
Nov 22, 2010 by
This pretty little number is sweet and tart and sassy enough to hold it’s own against all manner of menus, whether holiday or more humdrum.
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- 10 M
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- 19
Lemon Chill | Sgroppino
Aug 05, 2010 by
This madcap Italian nightcap swirls together vodka, prosecco, and lemon sorbet to ridiculously satiating, giggle inducing effect.
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- 5 M
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- 7
Homemade Strawberry Jam
Jun 03, 2010 by
This homemade jam doesn’t require all that daunting canning and processing. Just pop some strawberries and sugar in a pot, cook them up, and refrigerate.
Finnish Meatballs with Allspice, Sour Cream and Lingonberries
Jun 08, 2009 by
Similar to Swedish meatballs, these Finnish balls are made with pork and are served in a sour cream sauce and are topped with tart preserves.
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- 35 M
- 1 H, 20 M
- 3