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 more
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 more
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, chicken sorrentino 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 … Read more
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 more
Let’s talk about the obsession of Portuguese people for codfish. I’m not talking about an occasional weekly meal with cod, oh no. They have a complete section in the supermarket dedicated to cod. Frozen, salted, fresh, cod croquettes, cod salad, cod shampoo, cod everything (and let’s not mention the smell, really stingy). They love this … Read more
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 more
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 more
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: … Read more
These oven-baked sweet potato slices are the easiest side dish that you can find. Just 2 ingredients + 4 seasonings. Easy and healthy! With the peel or without? I don’t know why sweet potato peel is not as popular as regular potatoes peel. Some people even think it’s inedible. Well, let me tell you this: … Read more
These orange cranberry cookies are the ultimate Christmas cookie recipe. They are super buttery and melt in your mouth. By now everybody knows that orange and cranberry is a powerful duo. The soft acidity of the oranges and the sweetness from the cranberries gives a great combo flavor that no one can resist. I’m super … Read more