Maria Campos 
I’m a huge fan of hummus with flavors so strong that makes me travel to the other side of this wide world. This microwave eggplant hummus is an easy trip to the middle east. This exotic recipe came to my life during my trip to Egypt. I just couldn’t keep myself away from the buffet … Read more
I just loooove this tortellini al forno recipe — and my boyfriend does even more — it has all the things that I appreciate in a recipe: convenience, quick and a great comfort taste. Disclaimer: If you are looking for a recipe from scratch this may not be the best suit for you. This is … Read more
This is the authentic way of doing Mexican frijoles charros and the easiest one. This is a beans soup with tons of personality. In fact, the day I made this big pot of charro beans I only ate them for my lunch… and my dinner. They are spicy and full of meaty flavor. I just … Read more
This overnight breakfast strata is a lazy morning miracle. Also, it’s the perfect crowd pleaser for a Christmas morning or a family brunch. Sometimes I just want to be lazy. I mean, no thinking what I have to prepare for breakfast. I just wish my breakfast “appears” in my plate. I know it sounds too … Read more
These caramelized sweet potatoes are the ultimate fall side dish. It has all the season warming flavors in just one simple and easy dish. This recipe is perfect for a Thanksgiving dinner with a sweet touch. The caramelization will give to the sweet potatoes a candy-like finish that makes it irresistible. The spices are the … Read more
This pollo a la plancha is the easiest Latin recipe that you can find for a busy weeknight dinner. In almost every country of Latin America this recipe has its own version. Today I’ll show you the Venezuelan version of pollo a la plancha. This is basically grilled chicken. And there is not rocket science … Read more
This miso soup with tofu and vegetables is a great starter for an Asian inspired dinner. It’s extremely healthy and has a lot of umami flavor in it. Previously, I’ve published my miso and soba noodles soup that made me fall in love with the subtle flavor of miso. This miso soup with tofu and … Read more
This sticky and super delicious soy and garlic chicken thighs are a must have for any Asian inspired dinner. It’s easy, quick and has all the Asian flavor notes on point. The sauce for this recipe is A-MA-ZING! It has a lot of garlic — I can live for a garlicky recipe — and a … Read more
Rice pudding — arroz con leche — is a classic South American dessert that has its origins in Spain and came to us from the colony time. But every country has it owns version of this classic. Today, I’ll show you a truly Venezuelan arroz con leche. For me, food is way much more than … Read more
This is the way Venezuelans eat on a budget. A big pot of Venezuelan lentil soup (lentejas) can be stored in the fridge or even frozen for weeks and be ready for a busy day with a nutritious lunch. Since I discovered how to make this Venezuelan classic recipe I always try to keep a … Read more