Today I present here a recipe that I wanted to add to the list of delicious pound cakes that I are already have on the blog. These classic doughs that are great to sweeten and accompany our tea or coffee. They’re also ideal to take them to a picnic or for a special breakfast, as…
Breads and Doughs
Whole wheat pita bread
Today I finally bring you this recipe of Whole wheat pita bread, a recipe that’s very easy to make and handy enough when wanting to enjoy something tasty. The pita bread is a very versatile recipe, because besides of enjoying it with different types of fillings, you can also use it as a base to…
Banana cake with chocolate chips
This Banana cake with chocolate chips is one of the tastiest I have made lately. It is not as tall as others I’ve done before, however it has texture that is moist and very tasty. It is perfect as a snack, to enjoy with a nice cup of tea or coffee, for breakfast or during…
Whole wheat bread
This is a very simple recipe for making whole wheat bread, and the truth is that there is nothing more exquisite than feeling and smelling the freshly baked bread at home. Being able to give it a bite when it’s still warm is priceless. This recipe has the particularity that you almost don’t need to…
German fruit cake
I’ve spent quite some time looking for a recipe that really brings back to me the intact memory of my childhood. And without even expecting for it, one day this fabulous recipe came to my e-mail. A follower of my blog wanted to share this recipe with me, which had learned some time ago. I…
Pumpkin rolls
These simple Pumpkin rolls are ideal for Thanksgiving, which is celebrated here in the United States, or also for any meal. You can serve them warm and spread butter on them, they are just a delight. They can also be used for breakfast or tea time, they are very easy to make, and the pumpkin…
Cinnamon rolls
I finally bring to you here a recipe that has been very much requested by the fans of Mi Diario de Cocina, the famous cinnamon rolls. This is a dough that needs some time to prepare, not because it may be complicated to prepare or anything like that, but because it uses yeast, and therefore…
Barros Luco sandwich
I don’t even know where to start on all the memories this Barros Luco sandwich brings back to me. How can something so simple cause so much pleasure on the palate? The thing is that if you choose a good bread, a good cheese, and a good steak, you’ll simply get a delicious and traditional…
Pancake with Ham, Corn & Avocado
After some long vacations in my beloved Chile, I came back to the United States with several new ideas. I will soon make several posts about how my visit to Chile was this time, but for now I wanted to share a super recipe, and I mention it this way since I was invited to…
Tapenade
The Tapenade, it’s the perfect appetizer prior to a lunch or dinner. Also, if you have a cocktails night, this is also a perfect snack. This simple recipe is actually a paste made of olives, and it’s important to use quality ingredients, as it will make a difference. I should mention that in order to…
Pizza with ricotta, caramelized onions, mushrooms, and arugula
For this pizza I wanted to change the typical yellow cheeses we usually use, and I wanted to achieve a different flavor with the ricotta. It was not just tasty, but also the touch of the onions mixed with the mushrooms made a perfect delight to the palate. The arugula provided a touch of freshness…
Dinner rolls
I made these dinner rolls thinking about Christmas or New Year’s dinner. They are ideal for having some butter spread over them, or maybe some good sauce or salsa, or just to enjoy them as is. In my home we don’t usually eat bread at dinner, but these special occasions certainly demand them, and these…
Marraqueta or whipped bread
This is a recipe that I wanted to post in here since a long time ago, and today I’m finally able to bring it to you, not just in a casual way, but taking advantage of World’s Bread Day that is celebrated today. That is why I wanted to represent Chile, my home country, with…
Chacarero, Chilean sandwich
This Chilean sandwich is in the list of classics in soda fountain restaurants in Chile, they are those typical sandwiches that we Chileans yearn for when we are far from home. Today I bring you the recipe as I used to request in a soda fountain restaurant in Valparaiso, Chile. What’s particularly great about this…
Upside-down pear tart
This is a delicious and simple pear tart, it’s very similar to a pound cake, but adding fruit to the bottom of this tart adds a special touch. Then it’s served flipped, i.e. the base of the cake is on the top. This cake is quite simple and is perfect for tea time. Upside-down pear…
