Dulce – SalviKitchen

Mini Lemon Meringue Tarts

Short and sweet rings true for these little tarts. The shortbread crust is quick and easy to make, and the tartness of the lemon curd pairs well with the sweetness of the meringue, making it a tangy and distinctly palate pleasing treat. I was able to snap some quick photos of the mini lemon tartsContinueContinue reading “Mini Lemon Meringue Tarts”

Semita

Out of all types of pan dulce that exist in the Salvadorian repertoire of pastries, this is by far one of my favorites. There are essentially two types of semitas that are popular in El Salvador: semita pacha and semita alta. Flat semita and tall semita. I prefer the flat semita since it’s less breadyContinueContinue reading “Semita”

Blueberry Galette with Frangipane Filling

Blueberry galette is almost a weekly necessity around here. It is one of my husband’s love languages, especially a la mode or paired with some good quality vanilla ice cream. Since I make it so often and being that I am a busy mom, I always keep store-bought pie dough in the freezer. A pintContinueContinue reading “Blueberry Galette with Frangipane Filling”

Summer Tarts

This week I went tart crazy! I had an opportunity to cook for a friend who had surgery recently and who also happens to have a gluten intolerance. I cooked a full meal of stuffed bell peppers and rice, and for dessert I made these fruity tarts. The crust is gluten-free and made with almonds,ContinueContinue reading “Summer Tarts”

Plátanos: Plantains

Plantains, bananas, and banana leaves are deeply ingrained in Latin American cuisine. Plantains are more dense than bananas and mostly used in cooking whereas bananas are eaten as fruit. Bananas and plantains have an interesting origin and are perhaps one of those fusion ingredients brought by the explorers to the new world from Asia inContinueContinue reading “Plátanos: Plantains”

Zarzuela Catalana & María Luisa Cake

May is the month of birthdays in my family, including my own. Her birthday is on May 1st and this year is the year of multiple events for us: graduation parties, baby showers, etc. So, we decided that for all the May birthdays we would keep it simple, at least for us adults. Well, simple doesn’t meanContinueContinue reading “Zarzuela Catalana & María Luisa Cake”

Torrejas de Semana Santa

Spring is here and one thing I look forward to is our rose garden. My daughter was so excited to set the table for Easter and the roses looked gorgeous. She’s such a little party planner. Our roses have survived many droughts, but this year we saw some hints of El Niño and a littleContinueContinue reading “Torrejas de Semana Santa”

Milhojas

Milhojas, a thousands leaves, are desserts made with puff pastry and filled with velvety and pearly white meringue. It’s a piece of heaven in your mouth. As a young kid I used to look forward to going to my grandpa’s house in El Salvador because he had a small store where he sold groceries, snacks, cheese,ContinueContinue reading “Milhojas”

My Daughter’s Strawberry Shortcake

My daughter Bella’s idea of fun is cooking with mom in the kitchen, even when she’s sick on her birthday. We had spent the entire morning at the aquarium and then we came home for a nap. The poor thing was really under the weather by the time we got home. Later after dinner, sheContinueContinue reading “My Daughter’s Strawberry Shortcake”

Persimmons Galore

Fall is one my favorite seasons. It marks the end of summer and the beginning of the much anticipated cold season, especially here in California where sunny days can get overrated. If you’re Michigan, then please disregard what I just said. Here in Cali we welcome those “chilly” days when it’s finally in the low 70sContinueContinue reading “Persimmons Galore”