Peruvian Chicken Stir-Fry (Pollo Saltado)
This delicious Peruvian chicken stir-fry or pollo saltado is one of my favorites recipes for a busy weeknight dinner. It’s easy and you can even sneak a couple of veggies to make it a complete meal. If you’ve been reading The Cookware Geek for a while, you know I have a crush with the Peruvian […]
Read MoreRoasted Brussel Sprouts and Squash with Honey Chili Glaze
This Roasted Brussel Sprouts and Squash recipe is a sweet and spicy vegetable side dish that is super healthy and delicious at the same time. How to roast brussel sprouts and butternut squash? The first thing — and most important— to ensure a nice roast is to cut the squash into same-size pieces. I would […]
Read MoreSlow Cooker Skirt Steak (Carne Asada)
This slow cooker skirt steak is the tenderest meat ever. I love to use my crockpot for this easy carne asada recipe. This is my go-to shredded meat recipe. It’s a family favorite because of how versatile it is. It’s one of our favorite Tuesday taco fillings. I can use this shredded skirt steak for […]
Read MoreCaldo de Camarón (Shrimp Soup)
This is the easiest shrimp soup that you will find on the internet (only 30 minutes from start to finish). Caldo de camarón has a lot of Latin American and Caribbean flavors. Caldo de camarón is one of those beach soups that I used to order when I traveled to any beach in Venezuela. I […]
Read MorePetit Gateau (French Chocolate Lava Cake)
This French petit gâteau recipe is the finest dessert recipe for a fine dining night at home. Delicious mini chocolate cake with a soft melted chocolate surprise. This is my favorite dessert in the whole world. An ooey-gooey chocolate mini cake, that when it’s open releases mouthwatering melted chocolate from heaven. It is also my […]
Read MoreGnocchi Alla Sorrentina
Authentic gnocchi alla sorrentina recipe. Baked, cheesy and garlicky gnocchi casserole. A comforting weeknight dinner with tons of Italian flavor. Along with my tortellini al forno and baked mostaccioli, this gnocchi alla sorrentina is one of the easiest Italian recipes that I know. I’m all about baked pasta casseroles because they save me a lot […]
Read MoreSpanish Meatballs with Tomato Sauce (Albondigas)
These Spanish meatballs with tomato sauce are a Mediterranean twist to your regular meatballs. They are full in flavor and easy to make. These meatballs can be served as a “tapa” ( a type of aperitive served usually with beer) or as a main dish with a bowl of white rice. If you are new […]
Read MoreFried Shrimp Tacos with Sweet Chili Thai Mayo
Crispy and delicious fried shrimp tacos with a lot of Tex-Mex flavor. I’ve already shown you how to make spicy shrimp tacos with green sauce, but here we are getting a bit crazier: deep-fried breaded shrimps with sweet Thai chili mayo. Another level in the shrimp taco universe. Breaded shrimp tacos are a super easy […]
Read MoreSpanish Bread with Tomato (Pan con Tomate)
Pan con tomate, pan tumaca or “Pa amb tomàquet” (in catalan) is a classic Spanish tapa that is often served as breakfast too. Easy, delicious and with fresh ingredients. Another Spanish tapa recipe in the blog, what a surprise! This recipe holds a dear memory of my first time in Madrid. I was kind of […]
Read MoreVenezuelan Quesillo (pudding)
Those Venezuelan readers out there know that a truly Venezuelan quesillo is the most requested food in any birthday party (after tequeños). It is one of the most famous Venezuelan desserts. For the rest of the people that aren’t as familiar with this dessert, you need to know a couple of things about it: Firstly: […]
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