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Sauces and Dressings

San Marzano Sauce (from Scratch)

by Maria Campos

San Marzano tomatoes are the best-kept secret of the Italian cuisine. A san Marzano sauce from scratch is way more flavorful and rich than a regular tomato sauce. This recipe is so simple, yet so exquisite. Few fresh ingredients that together make the best Italian sauce on this earth. You can use this sauce for … Read more

Categories Geek Recipes, Gluten Free, Italian, Main Dish and Dinner, Sauces and Dressings, Vegetarian 3 Comments

Spanish Pisto Manchego (Vegetable Stew)

by Maria Campos

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 more

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Loaded Carne Asada Fries (Oven-Baked)

by Maria Campos

This is my favorite easy recipe for carne asada fries. It’s simple and uses tons of fresh ingredients for the toppings. What toppings can you add? This recipe — as almost any tex-mex recipe — is a white canvas: you can add as many toppings as you like. Jalapeños, melted cheese, grated cheese, guacamole, pico … Read more

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Super Easy Szechuan Shrimp

by Maria Campos

These are the most delicious Szechuan shrimp that I’ve ever tasted. This recipe is super easy and you can achieve it with some basic Asian Ingredients. I`ve always been a huge fan of Asian food. Fun fact about me: I’m a huge anime and dorama geek. Right now I’m watching a lovely remake of the … Read more

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Mango Pico de Gallo

by Maria Campos

Refreshing and sweet mango pico de gallo is the perfect and easiest nacho dip or taco sauce. This recipe is a tropical sweet twist to the traditional and more well-known pico de gallo. Don’t be scared of using sweet fruits with more pungent and sour flavors like onions and lime juice. They will complement each … Read more

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Creamy Cilantro Garlic Sauce

by Maria Campos

This creamy cilantro garlic sauce will be your best friend for arepas, pastelitos and even with some chips. It’s a packed-flavor dipping sauce made with everyday ingredients. The day I took these pictures I made some chicken tinga tacos and it was AMAZING! You can even prepare a big batch and save it into a … Read more

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Garlic Ginger Paste

by Maria Campos

More than a recipe, this ginger and garlic paste is a helpful tip for all those who love Indian food (it’s also useful for Japanese and Chinese food) It’s also widely known that ginger and garlic have multiple health benefits. So, it is a good idea to incorporate this paste to your preparations. You get … Read more

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Onion Rings with Marinara Sauce

by Maria Campos

Everybody knows this recipe nowadays. If you ever step into any TGIF, Hard Rock Café or Memphis restaurant you will be familiarized with onion rings. Onion rings are one of those plates that almost no one can resist — along with nachos and chicken wings. This is one of my favorite appetizers and of course, … Read more

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Choripan with Chimichurri

by Maria Campos

The ultimate Argentinian fast food: Choripan with chimichurri sauce. This is so simple yet so full with strong flavors. Chimichurri sauce is a star by itself. This is by no means a sauce for the faint of heart.  Strong garlicky notes, spicy chili and the sour touches of apple vinegar and lime juice; It’s a … Read more

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Basil and Walnut Pesto Sauce from Scratch

by Maria Campos

  In my laziest days, I always enjoy a simple plate of pasta with basil and walnut pesto sauce. How can such a simple green sauce make a plain pasta something out of this world? That’s the magic of this Italian sauce. I like to always have some classic pesto in my fridge in case … Read more

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