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Traditional Natillas (Spanish Custard)
These Spanish Natillas are one of the easiest desserts that require absolutely no baking skills. This is the traditional recipe of the “Abuela” and it’s a delicious, creamy, and almost silky vanilla flan with a touch of cinnamon. This recipe is similar to a crema Catalana but it is simpler and doesn’t have a caramel […]
Read MoreTraditional Brazilian Brigadeiros
Brazilian Brigadeiros is an easy dessert recipe that every “avó” in Brazil knows with their eyes closed. A great no-bake recipe that everybody — even kids — can make. These are like chocolate truffles but way more chewy and soft. They are covered with sprinkles and they are so cute and good for serving in […]
Read MoreAsopao de Mariscos
Asopao de mariscos is a popular recipe in the Caribbean and countries like Venezuela, the Dominican Republic, and Colombia. It’s usually made in restaurants near beaches because it’s comforting and fulfilling after a long day at the beach. What is Asopao? Asopao is basically a soggy rice soup. Comfort food with Latin flavor. It’s usually […]
Read MoreBreaded Mushrooms
Crunchy and crispy breaded mushrooms made with a fail-proof batter that gives you perfect results every single time! I already published my all-time favorite Chinese fried oyster mushrooms that are an exotic twist to regular fried mushrooms. So, today I bring you the classic recipe of crispy deep-fried mushrooms. This is a delicious side dish […]
Read MoreCollagen Peptide Smoothie for a Healthy Skin
This collagen peptide smoothie has only 5 ingredients but they’re full of nutrients to give you all the energy you need to start a new day or to recover from a workout. If you’re into healthy smoothies, I’ve got the perfect recipe for you… and your skin! Plus, you get other benefits like beautiful skin, […]
Read MorePortuguese Caldo Verde (Collard Greens Soup)
This authentic Portuguese caldo verde with chorizo recipe is one of the most popular soups made by “avós” all over Portugal. You can even associate the smell of caldo verde with a traditional portuguese home. What is caldo verde? Caldo verde literally means green soup. And you can see why just by looking at the […]
Read MoreShrimp Oreganata
This shrimp oreganata is a simple way to use leftover breadcrumbs and create a fine-dining quality dish. Tender shrimps in a breadcrumb and parmesan bread… Delish! What is shrimp oreganata? Shrimp oreganata is an American-Italian dish that is basically herb-seasoned breadcrumbs moistened with butter and olive oil topped with jumbo shrimps. There are many variations […]
Read MorePapelón con limón / Aguapanela
Today I bring you the ultimate summer refreshing drink: Venezuelan Papelón con limón. Only three ingredients + lots of ice. Another Venezuelan/Colombian recipe here in the blog — what a surprise! This recipe is the same in both countries just with different names. As a Venezuelan myself, I know this drink as papelón con limón […]
Read MoreSpanish Pisto Manchego (Vegetable Stew)
Pisto Manchego is like the Spanish version of French Ratatouille. It’s a flavorful stew made of vegetables and olive oil. A Mediterranean vegan-friendly option for your next brunch. How to make Spanish Pisto? It’s extremely easy to make. Also, you can make a big batch and keep it in the fridge for over a week […]
Read MoreLemon and Parsley Couscous Pearls
This lemon and parsley couscous pearls is a quick and easy side dish with a ton of Mediterranean flavor. It takes less than 20 minutes to make and only 6 ingredients. Couscous has been a quite trendy ingredient in the past years. The most known version is the tiny couscous that resembles quinoa grains in […]
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