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Mexican Cucumber Chili Lime Snack
Simple, healthy and refreshing. This Mexican cucumber chili lime is one of the best snacks for a low-calorie, guilt-free munch. This “recipe” is sooooo easy that it’s kind of ridiculous to write about it. But, considering that my Mexican recipes are so popular and that you guys seem to enjoy spicy food, I decided to […]
Read MoreFried Sweet Plantain (Venezuelan Tajadas)
Fried sweet plantain slices are one of my favorite Venezuelan side dishes. Sweet ripe bananas that become soft and gooey when fried. Just add a bit of cheese and butter for an explosion of flavor! This recipe has many namesl; tajadas, maduros or amarillitos. They are really popular in Venezuela and Puerto Rico, and for […]
Read MoreTender Skillet Potatoes
Buttery, garlicky and herb-seasoned skillet potatoes. Easy to make and delicious to eat with almost any main dish. It’s a 5 ingredients side dish that only takes 30 minutes to cook! To add extra flavor and a more interesting texture, I like to add red onions to the recipe. I caramelize the onion with butter […]
Read MorePuerto Rican Sorullitos de Maíz (Corn Fritters)
Authentic sorullos or sorullitos de maíz y queso recipe. An easy 5 ingredients and 20 minutes Puerto Rican recipe. The perfect appetizer when I’m out of time! Sorullitos de maíz y queso is one of the most versatile recipes out there. You can fill them with cheese, add a touch of sugar and eat them […]
Read MoreVenezuelan Cachitos (Small Bread with Ham)
Ham cachitos are one of the most popular breakfasts in Venezuela. You can find cachitos in almost any bakery. This is a sweet and soft bread filled with smoky ham and bacon. It’s one of my favorite breakfasts of all time. Now that I live outside Venezuela I’ve found this recipe to be the perfect […]
Read MorePapas rellenas (Colombian Meat Stuffed Potatoes)
Authentic Colombian meat stuffed potatoes “papas rellenas” are a delicious and fulfilling breakfast. Crispy outside with soft mashed potatoes and well-seasoned meat inside. This is a classic South American recipe. Papas rellenas are really popular in the Colombian cuisine, but they are also found in Chile, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Perú, and some parts of Venezuela. […]
Read MoreDulce de Leche Cortada (Curdled Milk Dessert)
Dulce de leche cortada is one of the classic old fashioned Venezuelan desserts that I grew up with. It is also popular in Cuba, the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico. I know what you’re thinking… curdled milk sounds so disgusting in a dessert, to say the least. Usually, curdled milk is associated with making cheese […]
Read MoreLittle Smokies Wrapped in Bacon
These bacon-wrapped little smokies are easy, quick and a crowd-pleaser. They are a hit in any party or social gathering. One of my favorites appetizer recipes. Only 4 ingredients! When it comes to finger food for a party I like my recipes as easiest as possible. In real life, I’m not a Martha Stewart that […]
Read MorePuerto Rican Flancocho / Chocoflan
This amazing cake has many names: flancocho, chocoflan or torta imposible, which literally means “impossible cake”. This cake is the best of two of my favorites desserts, chocolate cake and flan. How to make the flan? The flan on this recipe resembles a lot of Spanish flan de queso. Creamy, dense and silky flan with […]
Read MoreRussian Salad (Ensalada Rusa)
Authentic Russian salad recipe in less than 30 minutes. A fulfilling and customizable salad. This is a quick recipe that you can easily adapt to feed a crowd. This salad is also called Oliver salad or Olyvieh. The creator was a chef named Lucien Oliver —hence the name — and it quickly spread through eastern […]
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