What makes rice Brazilian style? Well it takes a Brazilian Rotary Exchange student sharing her mother’s secrets for cooking a traditional Brazilian comfort food during an episode of Mama Caruso Cooks Hacks and Tips Brazilian Comfort Food. Thank you Nati and Nati’s mom for a great easy recipe that is sure to elevate any rice recipe. […]
Side Dish
Cheesy Grits
These luscious, rich cheesy grits will blow the roof off of anything you have thought about grits before. I am not sure how grits got such a bad rap…well, maybe I do … I have had a few bland, watery servings – so I get it. If you are one of those who has had […]
Daikon Pomegranate Carrot Salad
This daikon pomegranate carrot salad originated from a throwdown that involved Scrabble letters. My team drew the letters D P and C and we had to get busy trying to come up with food that began with those letters and then make something delicious with those ingredients. That throwdown created quite a few surprisingly tasty […]
Grits The Ultimate Comfort Food
I am not sure how this wonderful comfort food became so disparaged because I love making grits. Simple and easy, this dish can be dressed up for dessert, used as a main course or served for breakfast. Made from ground corn, when cooked, they adapt to whatever you want to add – bacon, maple sugar, raisins, […]
Bruschetta
Fresh tomatoes and basil tossed with olive oil, salt and a little diced garlic is all it takes to make this delicious bruschetta appetizer. Quick, easy and sure to please. Bruschetta Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 10 mins Total time 20 mins Author: Mama Caruso Ingredients 8 – 10 roma tomatoes, or […]
Mango Cilantro Lime Salsa
Tangy and refreshing, this mango cilantro lime salsa goes well with fish, seafood or just as a dip with chips. Add your own touches and make this your own recipe. Mango Cilantro Lime Salsa Print Prep time 15 mins Total time 15 mins Author: Mama Caruso Serves: 4-6 Ingredients 2 ripe mangos 2 […]
Apple Cinnamon Coconut Sugar Snacks
Apple cinnamon coconut sugar snacks are an easy and refreshing snack combining slightly sweet and tart goodness. Serve a bowl of these snacks and watch them disappear. Apple Cinnamon Coconut Sugar Snacks Print Prep time 10 mins Total time 10 mins Author: Mama Caruso Serves: 4-6 Ingredients 2 – 4 apples cored […]