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
Leche asada is a classic and great dessert that is a simpler and quicker version of the traditional flan.
The hojarasca cake is one of the most traditional and well-known cakes in Chilean pastry. This cake is so traditional in Chile that outside the country, it is known as “Chilean cake,” especially among Costa Ricans where it is very popular. This cake, also called thousand-layer cake (torta de mil hojas) is made with the … Read more
The Peruvian yellow sauce for chicken known in Peru as salsa de ají amarillo or salsa de polleria was born in the popular pollerías but now this spicy sauce has become a staple in Peruvian cuisine.
Fried cheese empanadas are a delicious and typical delight of Chilean cuisine, and they are very easy and quick to prepare.
Tuna tiradito is a Peruvian dish made of raw fish sliced into thin pieces, served with a cold, tangy, and spicy sauce.
Fried rice, known as “Arroz Chaufan” or “Chaufa,” is a popular Chifa dish derived from Chinese cuisine. It consists of stir-fried rice with vegetables, eggs, and chicken, or in this case, shrimp. Although it may seem complicated, it’s actually a quick and easy dish to make, making it perfect for using up leftover rice from the previous day.
This poppy seed pie recipe is one of those classic recipes that our grandmothers used to prepare, and unfortunately, we often forget about them.
The Chilean alfajores are delicious and incredibly easy to make. Moreover, we can create a variety of versions based on our preferences: adding raspberries or strawberries, coconut, walnuts, almonds, or anything else we desire to the dulce de leche filling to give them an extra special touch. The recipe I will provide you with is … Read more
This lemon granita is absolutely delicious, super fresh, and very easy to make. We could also prepare it with other fruit juices, the most common flavors are oranges, tangerines, or grapefruits although one of my favorites is Meyer lemons which are a mix between lemon and mandarin. Granita is born in Italy, more specifically in … Read more