Mango Sticky Rice

Mango sticky rice is a popular Thai dessert called khao niao mamuang.It consists of:Sweet, ripe mango slicesGlutinous (“sticky”) rice cooked or soaked with coconut milk and sugarA rich coconut cream sauce, often slightly saltySometimes toasted mung beans or sesame seeds sprinkled on topIt’s creamy, fruity, and sweet, with a touch of saltiness.

Granola Stuffed Baked Apples

Baked apples are a delicious satisfying fall treat. This recipe is really more of a method and amounts and ingredients will vary based on personal preference. Depending on what type of granola you use, you may wish to add additional dried fruit or nuts to jazz it up. Dried cranberries, apricots, figs, mangos and prunes […]

Pineapple Raspberry Smoothie Bowl

Pineapple Raspberry Smoothie Bowl is a refreshing, fruity dish that’s thicker than a regular smoothie—like ice cream you eat with a spoon!It’s typically made by blending frozen pineapple chunks, raspberries, and a creamy base like banana, Greek yogurt, or plant-based milk until smooth and thick. The result is a vibrant pinkish bowl of tropical flavor […]

Homemade Kompot

Kompot is a traditional Eastern European drink made by boiling fresh or dried fruit—like apples, cherries, plums, apricots, or berries—with water and sugar. The result is a lightly sweet, fruity beverage that can be served hot or cold.It’s especially popular in countries like Poland, Ukraine, Russia, and the Balkans, often made at home to preserve […]