One of my favorite chickpea recipes is farinata, an Italian street food famous in Genoa and the Ligurian region in general. Needing only a few simple ingredients, it can be made at home, but in my opinion, nothing beats the one you can find in Italy strolling along the seaside.

Eat this as a salad or eat it as a dip. It’s delicious either way!

Pita tostadas! Great for entertaining or an easy weeknight meal.

Something fun for vegetarian kids.. or adults!

I studied the ruins at Chichen Itza during college and so was more than thrilled to visit it in person, back in the day when people were allowed to climb the ruins. This Mayan stepped pyramid, El Castillo, features a serpent at the base of the staircase. Twice a year, the sun casts a shadow of the steps perfectly onto the staircase wall, making the serpent appear to come alive. I decided that if the serpent only "lives" on those two days, he must be hungry! Since the pyramid steps reminded me of a taco holder, I thought I'd feed the serpent tacos. The recipe is based on a pinto bean and squash stew that we ate at a traditional Yucatan dinner as part of our bus ride to the ruins. The serpent won't go hungry on my watch!

Variety of french cheeses

Every time I travel abroad, there is always someone asking me how to make sushi at home. I never get annoyed but you know... it is way more typical... So I made a recipe for the people who want to learn how to make sushi at home!

My favourite things to nibble at Christmastime, you ask? Abundant cheese boards|cheese balls|cheese cookies; spicy, bold chutneys|mustards|dips; crisp, salty crackers; garlicky, herbalicious mashed potatoes|Brussels sprouts|stuffing; any classic casserole laden with canned soup and crusted in crunchy breakfast cereal.....I LOVE SAVOURY, you dig? So, when it comes to my go-to snack for Christmas cocktail hour, nuts and bolts mix rules supreme. Toasty, crunchy, buttery....alive with the dark, mysterious Worcestershire flavour bomb and hot pepper twang of Tabasco.....and nostalgic with old school spices (garlic/onion powder, celery salt), typically sourced from jars that have been in the cupboard since the 1980s. Sit me in front of a fire, put a glass of wine in my hand and give me a bowl of this, you may never get rid of me.

This easy to make hummus recipe is a tasty addition to any meal or snack. Hummus originated in the Middle East, and has been a favorite in my family for years. That's why I selected this recipe for the Global Cuisine Design Challenge.

Did you know that traditional Swiss fondue is solely cheese fondue? No meat, no oil, no chocolate, no fruit (unless you eat it alongside). Only bread and cheese! What better combo? Enjoy a few other tips and facts about how to "Swiss fondue like the Swiss do."

This is my entry for the Global Cuisine Challenge. I love Italian cuisine and I would love to go back to Italy again someday soon to explore more of its food and places!

I personally use this recipe using our local Pan de Manila pan de sal bread and bottled pesto sauce. This is an easy recipe my kids love making it for their snack. :)

Ever wondered what goes in a traditional Swiss cheese fondue? What you call this last bit of cheese crust at the bottom of the pan? Here come the answers and the recipe for this Swiss winter staple which has somehow become part of global winter cuisine.

No German Christmas market without caramelized almonds. There is a little stand on every market during the holiday season, where you can buy this sweet, sticky and delicious treat. I learned from my mother in law how to make caramelized almonds at home. You can try a version with different nuts and spices, but the almonds will always be a classic.

We visited Barcelona a while back and fell in love with everything, including the jamon. Eaten by itself, or along with spanish olives, manchego cheese, bread and olive oil, it's heavenly!

Japanese food, especially sushi, is one of my favorite types of global cuisine! These delicious rolls were so fun to paint, and who doesn't love a good food pun?