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Stories written by Nancy Lopez-McHugh
Nancy Lopez-McHugh is a food blogger, photographer and author of "An Epiphany of The Senses" cookbook.
Nancy Lopez-McHugh is a food blogger, photographer and author of "An Epiphany of The Senses" cookbook.
Interview with Faith Gorsky – An Edible Mosaic Cookbook Author
Spicie Foodie Nancy Lopez-McHugh chats with Faith Gorsky about her new cookbook, An Edible Mosaic: Middle Eastern Fare with Extraordinary Flair.…
Cookbook Review – An Edible Mosaic, Middle Eastern Fare with Extraordinary Flair
Spicie Foodie Nancy Lopez-McHugh takes a closer look at An Edible Mosaic, a cookbok focusing on Middle Eastern cuisine. By Nancy Lopez-McHugh I am not sure when my love for foreign foods began, but what I do know is that…
Mexico On My Plate: Chorizo Stuffed Potatoes
South American papas rellenas get a gluten free make over. Plus a little added Mexican flair. …
Fusion Mediterranean-Asian Fish Stew
This healthy and satisfying fusion stew is the result of a craving for a quick but delicious soup. …
Vegetarian Stuffed Grape Leaves
Nancy Lopez-McHugh with a delicious Middle Eastern treat for your next meze platter.…
Mexico On My Plate: Steak in Spicy Red Salsa
A spicy steak stew that will keep you warm and safe on a cold winter's night.…
Mexico On My Plate: Cajeta or Dulce de Leche
Cajeta, also known as dulce de leche, is a hispanic sweet thick milk caramel sauce or syrup.…
Mexico On My Plate: Nile Perch Tostadas
A Mexican Tostada is a corn tortilla that has been toasted or fried and topped with all sorts of ingredients. …
Bulgur and Eggplant Pilaf
A delicious bulgur take on a classic eggplant rice pilaf from Nancy Lopez-McHugh.…
Mexico On My Plate: Green Beans with Scrambled Eggs
The recipe is very simple and you can use either fresh, frozen or canned green beans. By Nancy Lopez-McHugh Today I want to share one of my childhood favorite dishes, ejotes con huevos or green beans with scrambled eggs. I…
Mexico On My Plate: Tortas de Milanesa – Breaded Pork Sandwiches
In Mexico tortas are very popular meals. They can be served cold or hot, wet in a sauce, dry or grilled. …
Mexico On My Plate: Cucumbers with Chile and Lime
In Mexico this is a favorite snack for many, specially during the hot summer months. Cucumbers leave you cooled and feeling refreshed. …
Mahi Mahi Fillets with Preserved Lemon Sauce
This super easy, delicious and healthy recipe can be on your plate in under 30 minutes.…
Pan Fried Nile Perch Fillets
This recipe is one of those hassle free, little clean up meals that anyone can cook.…
Pupusas, El Salvadoran Corn Cakes
Made from masa harina dough, Pupusas are stuffed round corn cakes, or patties, from El Salvador. …
Grilled Bratwurst and Sauerkraut Sandwich
Father's Day is this weekend and this sandwich is a great meal to serve the fathers in your life. …
Summer Shrimp Creole
This light shrimp dinner is fast and easy to prepare, which is perfect for days when you'd rather be outdoors than in the kitchen.…
Memorial Day Vegan Steaks
Nancy Lopez-McHugh with a recipe that will allow your vegan friends to enjoy Memorial Day barbecues just as much as the meat eaters do.…
Mexico On My Plate: Red Pozole and It’s History
Nancy Lopez-McHugh reveals her mother's secret recipe for red pozole.…
Mexico On My Plate: Sweet Tortilla Chips and Cinco De Mayo
Nancy Lopez-McHugh with a delicious suggestion for a Cinco de Mayo snack recipe.…
Croque Madame – French Ham, Cheese and Egg Sandwich
Nancy Lopez-McHugh serves up the classic French ham, cheese and egg sandwich.…
Places we Love: Prague’s J.J. Murphy’s Irish Pub
Nancy Lopez-McHugh reveals one of her favorite eateries in Prague. J.J. Muprhy's Irish Pub.…
Rice & Curry: Sri Lankan Home Cooking Cookbook Review
Spicie Foodie Nancy Lopez-McHugh checks out the Rice & Curry: Sri Lankan Home Cooking cookbook.…
Mexico On My Plate: Black Sesame Polvorones
Polvorones are crumbly cookies found across Latin America, Spain and The Philippines. …
S.H. Fernando Jr. – Rice and Curry: Sri Lankan Home Cooking
Nancy Lopez-McHugh talks to S.H. Fernando Jr., author of Rice and Curry - Sri Lankan Home Cooking.…
Mexico On My Plate: Hubby’s Tex-Mex Chimichangas
Chimichanga is a flour tortilla stuffed with meat, beans, or anything you like, rolled up and deep fried.…
10 Cinnamon Facts You Should Know
Nancy Lopez-McHugh with a list of 10 interesting facts about that lovely spice we know as cinnamon.…
Mexico On My Plate: Chocolate Cake
Nancy Lopez-McHugh incorporates memories of Mexican Chocolate Caliente in this delicious chocolate cake.…
Lemongrass Pandan Drink
This lemongrass pandan lemonade is a well balanced sweet, aromatic, citrusy drink.…
Smoked Chicken and Adzuki Soup
If winter just won't let go where you live, why not warm up with this healthy soup.…
Mexico On My Plate: Popcorn with Hot Sauce
This snack does not require a recipe. All you need is freshly popped, unflavored, popcorn and hot sauce of your choice.…
Paula Deen’s Three Year Lie
Newspapers, Tv, and social media are ablaze with the news of Paula Deen's diabetes. This is Nancy Lopez-McHughs take on it.…
Mexico On My Plate – Cochinita Pibil
Cochinita Pibil (ko-chi-knee-ta pee-beel) is slow roasted pork from the Yucatan peninsula.…
Persimmon and Serrano Ham Salad
A healthy and seasonal salad ready in no time. No cooking involved.…
New Year’s Hangover Cure Cocktail
Nancy Lopez McHugh has a slightly strange, but effective way to cure that New Year's hangover.…
Christmas Menu Ideas
Have you planned the Christmas dinner menu yet? If not, let Nancy Lopez-McHugh guide you.…
Christmas Linzer Cookies
Nancy Lopez-McHugh introduces her favorite Czech Christmas Cookie. Meet the Linzer.…
Almond Butter Baked Apples
These almond butter stuffed baked apples is perfect for this hectic time of year.…
Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Almonds
Bad tasting Brussels sprouts is a thing of the past with this delicious recipe. …
Czech Mulled Wine
When the weather turns cold in Prague and you are out enjoying the sites there is only one way of warming up, Svarak.…
Cranberry Sauce and Thanksgiving Ideas
Nancy Lopez Mc-Hugh with a great collection of Thanksgiving ideas, and her own cranberry sauce recipe.…
Pork in Mandarin and Sake Sauce
Sweet, spicy and spiked boneless pork chops. Perfect and easy enough for tonight's dinner. …
Wasabi and Miso Salmon Cakes
These healthy oven baked salmon cakes can be eaten both as an appetizer or main dish.…
Mexico On My Plate: Candied Pumpkin
Celebrate Dia de los Muertos or Autumn with this sweet pumpkin dessert.…
Czech Inspired Poppy Seed Plum Tarts
This recipe is inspired by Czech sweet plum and poppy seed pastries.…
Mexico On My Plate: Leftover Chicken Sopes
A super easy Mexican sopes dinner using leftovers from your refrigerator.…
Whole Wheat Sour Cream Biscuits
Whole wheat sour cream biscuits, good enough for the expert, and easy enough for a novice baker.…
Burcak, Young Moravian Wine
Burcak is a sweet carbonated young Czech wine that's easy to over-consume.…
Mexico On My Plate: Independence Day and Fish Tacos
Celebrate Mexican Independence with these easy and healthy fish tacos.…
Buttered Beans and Mexican Chorizo
Turn ordinary buttered beans into an exotic dish full of flavor with this recipe.…
Mexico On My Plate: Grilled Corn
In Mexico grilled corn on the cob is a popular snack. It can be bought just grilled and eaten so or it can also be eaten topped with any of or combination of salt, cream, cheese, lime and chile.…
Mexico On My Plate: Ice Cold Michelada
A Michelada is a Mexican ice cold mixed beer cocktail, resembling a bloody Mary on the rocks - minus the Vodka. Nancy Lopez-McHugh with three family recipes.…
Tartelettes Aux-Fruit No-Bake Summer Tarts
These mini tarts are super easy and relatively fast to make and some of you will appreciate the fact that you wont have to turn your oven on.…
Mexico On My Plate: Is Mexico City “The World’s Greatest Food City?”
Stan Sesser of The Wallstreet Journal, writes a stomach and sense stimulating article about the wonders of Mexican cuisine in Mexito city. …
Mexico on My Plate: Queso Fresco the Easy Way, Version 1
Nancy Lopez-McHugh serves up a first batch of authentic and simple Mexican queso fresco. More to follow. …
Gooseberry Apple Crumble
Gooseberries have absolutely nothing to do with poultry. But they are a mean addition to any good crumble. …
Watermelon Strawberry Granita
Time to chill out and chill yourself with a lovely refreshing watermelon strawberry granita.…
