Venezuelan Potato Chicken Salad (Ensalada de Gallina)
Ensalada de gallina is a potato chicken salad that is usually made in Venezuela for the holidays. It’s a creamy protein salad that can be served as a side dish of by itself with a loaf of bread. How to make Venezuelan Potato Chicken Salad? This salad resembles a lot to a classical Russian salad: […]
Read MoreSmoky Black-Eyed Peas Soup
Hearty black-eyed peas soup with chorizo and a ton of veggies. A delicious, fulfilling, and comforting soup for the cold winter nights. My favorite food season of the year: soup season! I’m one of those few people that enjoys winter. I love the weather, the rain, cozy clothes, hot chocolate and, of course, soups. But […]
Read MorePeruvian 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 […]
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