http://niammy.com/legendaryfoodenhttps://niammy.com/legendaryfood/recipe/impossible-cake-flan-1022https://niammy.com/legendaryfood/recipe/impossible-cake-flan-1022    Though I have argued for years that this dessert has been erroneously named—Improbable Cake would be more accurate in my opinion—, it’s without a doubt a name that grabs anyone’s attention.  As will its looks and its taste impress at any party or dinner.     But let’s track back a little and start with flan.    Flan IS the staple of Latin American desserts and arguably the perfect dessert: ...Thu, 28 Jul 2016 22:52:53 +0000https://niammy.com/legendaryfood/recipe/sangria-tinto-de-verano-1021https://niammy.com/legendaryfood/recipe/sangria-tinto-de-verano-1021Unlike the world of Game of Thrones, if you live in the Northern Hemisphere it’s summer that’s coming. For part of the booze-drinking population it means a beer is in order. But if you’re a part of the other half and a cold one has never been your cup of tea, you’re often left wondering: What can I drink in the summer?                            You have two options really. You could resort to ...Thu, 28 Jul 2016 22:01:16 +0000https://niammy.com/legendaryfood/recipe/pasta-in-a-frying-pan-993https://niammy.com/legendaryfood/recipe/pasta-in-a-frying-pan-993A while back I was talking with a friend born and raised in the Emilia-Romagna region in Italy about the set-in-stone cooking rules she has inherited from her ancestors. In particular, the ones that we both have been breaking for a while now: the how to cook pasta rules.Many chefs around the world consider going against these on the same level of opposing the laws of nature. Under their rule, b...Thu, 21 Jul 2016 23:57:19 +0000https://niammy.com/legendaryfood/recipe/tuna-pasta-salad-ensalada-de-caracolitos-954https://niammy.com/legendaryfood/recipe/tuna-pasta-salad-ensalada-de-caracolitos-954Translated literally as “Little-shells Salad”, it’s near impossible to be Costarrican and not enjoy this dish every once in a while. Firstly, because you find it everywhere, secondly, because it’s so delicious. It’s special by virtue of not really being served at big or fancy establishments. Instead it’s the type of salad you will eat at your grandma’s for lunch or as a side dish on one of the ...Sat, 09 Jul 2016 15:31:14 +0000