The easiest and yummiest lemon chicken thighs for lazy weeknight dinners. Only 5 ingredients (plus salt and black pepper) and in less than 20 minutes! Sometimes I run out of dinner ideas —yeap the sad story of a food blogger that doesn’t know what to cook— in those moments I go to my easy chicken … Read more
A good piece of bistec empanizado or milanesa de res (the name varies from countries in South America) is one of the easiest Latin dinner ideas. This is another old-fashioned Venezuelan recipe that never disappoints. This recipe is pretty much a beef steak version of a milanesa de pollo. The preparation method is just the … Read more
Pinchos de pollo is the Latin American version of chicken kebabs or chicken skewers. I guess that the idea of pieces of chicken — or meat —- in skewers is nothing new. But, here I bring you a version with a Latin touch that is so simple to make. One of the cool things about … Read more
Today I bring you the creamiest cajun shrimp alfredo pasta that you can find in the entire web. Not even exaggerating. I almost licked the pan after eating my big pasta plate. The sauce… OMG, this sauce is creamy seafood heaven. It has tons of spiced flavor — thanks cajun seasoning for existing—- and yet … Read more
Mexican Chori-Pollo is one of the easiest taco fillings that you can find. It also works as an ethnic main dish if served with rice and avocado. Only 20 minutes and done! My long affair with Mexican food hasn’t always been like this. I used to dislike Mexican food when I was younger. But my … Read more
These baked bbq chicken thighs is a staple dish in my house for two major reasons: easy to make and delicious to eat. I’m all in about recipes that require almost zero prep time and that allow me to use a lot of shortcuts to get a well-rounded dinner without all the fuss. These … Read more
This is the easiest and quickest recipe for a crack slaw. This keto friendly meat with cabbage and a lot of oriental flavors are here to stay. It’s a quick dinner idea that takes less than 15 minutes! What is crack slaw? Crack slaw is an Asian stir fry that consists of ground meat — … Read more
This is the easiest and creamiest mushroom risotto recipe that I know. Risotto can be quite challenging for novice cookers but this recipe makes the process way more simple. I really enjoy earthy flavors that may seem so simple but turn out to be comforting to my palate. I learned to make this meal when … Read more
Pasticho is the Venezuelan version of Italian lasagna. Layers of pasta, bolognese sauce, bechamel, mozzarella cheese, ham and topped with a lot of parmesan cheese. A scrumptious, indulgent and filling dinner. Pasticho Sundays were my favorite days at my “Tia Meche’s” house — my aunt Mercedes’. And the recipe comes directly from my grandma. My … Read more
Aguachile is a cold dish that is a perfect summer lunch for the upcoming hot days. It’s healthy and fresh, full of strong flavors and contrast textures. Aguachile could be translated as “chile water” and it gives you a huge hint on the presentation of this recipe. It’s lime marinated shrimp in a watery sauce … Read more