Picarones are an ancient and delightful sweet treat typical in Chile and Peru, somewhat similar to sopaipillas. They contain yeast, which gives the dough a much airier texture. This old recipe is based on Spanish fritters or Spanish buñuelos, a recipe that, in turn, has a strong Moorish influence. The Chilean picarones: The Chilean version … Read more
Florentine cookies are delicate, delicious and very beautiful, they are perfect for when you want to eat something sweet or to give away, and they are also very simple to make. I prepared them with almonds and walnuts, but you can use the nut you prefer or even add candied fruit. Also as it has … Read more
The tail of the monkey or colemono is a typical Chilean drink of the end of the year parties, especially at Christmas. It is made from milk, agua ardiente and various spices that give it a unique flavor.
This is a delicious, healthy and effortless choice of appetizer or starter: zucchini carpaccio.
The chimichurri with cilantro is an irresistible sauce perfect for your grilled meats and much more. It´s believed that this tasty seasoning was born during the nineteenth century in Argentina, but since then it has spread as a must in all barbecues in Latin America.
This shrimp ceviche with avocado is fresh and light, perfect for hot days and the best thing is that it is easy and quick to prepare.
This is a basic recipe: scalloped potatoes, the perfect side dish to almost any recipe.
You´ll need just 3 ingredients, that you can find in any grocery store, to make this wonderful treat perfect for long summer days: the homemade strawberry ice cream that’s also very natural and nutritious.
Papa a la Huancaina is an easy-to-make dish that is a typical Peruvian cuisine, specifically from the Junin region, often served as an appetizer or side dish. This delicious potato salad is served with a spicy and creamy cheese sauce.
This lomo saltado recipe or peruvian beef stir fry is my favorite peruvian dishes and one of the best examples of Peruvian cuisine. Where did this traditional Peruvian dish originate? This dish originated in Peru and is what is known as “chifa cuisine,” a blend of Peruvian Creole cuisine with Chinese cuisine, as Peru experienced … Read more