Victoria Bishop-Smith

A Bold and Tangy Mexican Classic – Chicken Tinga

It’s Hispanic Heritage month and with that comes a variety of delicious, spicy and versatile dishes that reign from many Latin regions around the world. Chicken tinga is a classic Mexican dish originating in Puebla, but it is now consumed throughout central and southern Mexico.  This dish can be found

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A Middle Eastern Classic — Chicken Shawarma

Nothing’s better than getting a fresh Chicken Shawarma from your local Halal cart guy topped with creamy garlic sauce and fresh veggies.  Chicken Shawarma has been around since the 19th century and originated in the Middle East. Since, it has become an extremely popular street food in a variety of

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A Colorful Classic Dish — Ratatouille

Summer is almost over and that means it’s time to take advantage of all the nutritious, colorful, seasonal vegetables. Ratatouille brings in a variety of vegetables arranged in a beautiful pattern to make a tasty dish that looks like a work of art. Originating in Nice, France, this dish has

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A Tuscan Delicacy — Ricotta Gnudi

Gnudi literally translates to naked in Tuscan dialect. Ricotta gnudi is essentially a “naked” ravioli coated in a light layer of semolina flour. This dish is similar to gnocchi, but instead of using potato, creamy ricotta is the main filling for these pillowy dumpling like balls.  It can also be

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A Classic Tex-Mex Fusion — Chicken Fajitas

Fajitas have been around since the early 1900’s and started as a meal for cowboys in Northern Mexico and Western Texas. This classic Tex-Mex dish can now be found on the menu of almost every Mexican restaurant and on the menu of a lot of chain restaurants, which is traditionally served on

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A Tangy Tuscan Salad — Panzanella

Nothing beats a fresh salad during these hot summer months. Panzanella is a dish originating in Tuscany, Italy and it packs a ton of flavor. This tangy recipe is great if you have some stale bread lying around or if you’re in the mood for something crunchy!  With only a

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A Classic Italian Antipasto – Bruschetta

Bruschetta is a classic dish originating in Italy that has been around since the 15th century. This tasty treat is usually served as an antipasto, also known as an appetizer and is perfect for the summer months. The best part is it only takes about 15 minutes to put this

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Your Favorite Take-Out Meal – General Tso’s Chicken

General Tso’s Chicken has been around since the mid 20th century and originated in the Chinese-American community where Chinese immigrants adapted their traditional cooking techniques to suit the average American’s taste buds.  This tangy dish gets all its’ flavor from the delicious sauce it’s coated in that includes soy sauce,

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