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Aji de Gallina – Reloaded
Creamy, spicy, with the pungency of the Parmesan cheese and the delicate texture of the pecans, Aji de Gallina means hen´s chili. Hen used to be the meat of preference in Lima till a few years ago,...
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Gratineed Fish with Shrimp and Scallops
When I first moved to Peru, gratineed dishes were in vogue. For example, a simple dish of fish with vegetables was fashionably covered with Bechamel sauce, a layer of grated cheese, and then ran under...
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#Meatless Mondays: Squash Soup
A couple years ago I took a holistic nutrition class, and I learned something that may seem very obvious, but not everyone follows: that eating and drinking warm things during cold months is...
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How to Make Papa Rellena. Step by Step
Papa rellena is one of my favorite Peruvian dishes. It’s satisfying, bursting with flavor, and you can have it as an appetizer or entrée, hot or cold, day & night, night & day, and fill it...
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Tequeños with Cheese – The perfect way to start a party
It’s that time of the year again. You suddenly wake up and realize the summer is gone. But where, you wonder. The first chilly days of the fall are already here, and all the festivities of the end of...
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One Bowl Moist Chocolate Cake
I don’t think this recipe for a rich, fudgy and syrup-drenched cake is originally from Peru, but it’s hugely popular in Lima, and I doubt there is anyone who hasn’t eaten this addictive cake at a...
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Seafood Gratin
This dish is one of the stars at Roberto Cuadra Cocina Peruana, the best Peruvian restaurant in El Salvador. It has been on the menu for many years, and regulars keep asking for it over and over...
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How to make a basic lentil soup
I love legumes in all the colors of the rainbow. This comforting lentil soup is one of my favorite ways of eating them, and if I could, I would have it for dinner every night. Not only are they tasty...
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It´s time for Cazuela.
Cazuela is one of those comforting dishes you can find in most homes, but rarely in restaurants. The reason is probably its extreme simplicity, but sometimes the best things in life are the less...
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Pork Saltado Sandwich
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post in collaboration with the National Pork Board, but the words, photos and recipe are my own. Lomo saltado is an ubiquitous entrée in Lima and many other parts of...
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Rosquitas de Manteca – These Cookies Will Melt In Your Mouth
These round, bite-size cookies called rosquitas are crispy and they crumble in your mouth. They are slightly sweet with a hint of aniseed and with a beautiful golden brown color that makes you want to...
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Quinoa and Cauliflower Pilaf to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month Recipe Creation Campaign with IMUSA and Goya// When I was growing up my mother used to make a tasty rice dish that I loved very much. It had rice, of course, green olives,...
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Seafood Gratin
This dish is one of the stars at Roberto Cuadra Cocina Peruana, the best Peruvian restaurant in El Salvador. It has been on the menu for many years, and regulars keep asking for it over and over...
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How To Make a Basic Lentil Soup
I love legumes in all the colors of the rainbow. This comforting lentil soup is one of my favorite ways of eating them, and if I could, I would have it for dinner every night. Not only are they tasty...
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It´s Time For Cazuela
Cazuela is one of those comforting dishes you can find in most homes, but rarely in restaurants. The reason is probably its extreme simplicity, but sometimes the best things in life are the less...
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Pork Saltado Sandwich
Lomo saltado is an ubiquitous entrée in Lima and many other parts of Peru. Peruvians love it for its amazing taste, but other than this, one of my favorite incentives to make this dish is how easy to...
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Rosquitas de Manteca – These Cookies Will Melt In Your Mouth
These round, bite-size cookies called rosquitas are crispy and they crumble in your mouth. They are slightly sweet with a hint of aniseed and with a beautiful golden brown color that makes you want to...
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Quinoa and Cauliflower Pilaf to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month Recipe Creation Campaign with IMUSA and Goya// When I was growing up my mother used to make a tasty rice dish that I loved very much. It had rice, of course, green olives,...
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