Crunchy and crispy breaded mushrooms made with a fail-proof batter that gives you perfect results every single time! I already published my all-time favorite Chinese fried oyster mushrooms that are an exotic twist to regular fried mushrooms. So, today I bring you the classic recipe of crispy deep-fried mushrooms. This is a delicious side dish … Read more
This shrimp oreganata is a simple way to use leftover breadcrumbs and create a fine-dining quality dish. Tender shrimps in a breadcrumb and parmesan bread… Delish! What is shrimp oreganata? Shrimp oreganata is an American-Italian dish that is basically herb-seasoned breadcrumbs moistened with butter and olive oil topped with jumbo shrimps. There are many variations … Read more
This lemon and parsley couscous pearls is a quick and easy side dish with a ton of Mediterranean flavor. It takes less than 20 minutes to make and only 6 ingredients. Couscous has been a quite trendy ingredient in the past years. The most known version is the tiny couscous that resembles quinoa grains in … Read more
This colorful sausage rice or arroz con salchichas is one of the easiest ways to put together a dinner in less than 20 minutes. Also, it can be used as a fulfilling side dish. This recipe is widely popular in Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, and Venezuela. It’s a complete meal using only one … Read more
If a could eat one single dish for the rest of my life I could pick ceviche with my eyes closed. Peruvian food has a special place in my heart as my favorite cuisine. I can even affirm that my desire to recreate dishes from restaurants came one day that I was craving for some … Read more
One of my favorites cheap take-out is peri peri chicken with carrot rice. This is one of the easiest ways to make plain white rice a bit more interesting and flavorful. Here in Portugal, it’s common to find restaurants specialized in Brazilian style roasted chicken, and I love them. They are extremely cheap — a … Read more
A classic of the Peruvian cuisine: causa rellena de pollo. Delicious, fresh, creamy and filling. You can serve it as an appetizer or as a main dish along with ceviche. What is causa relllena? This dish is like a Sheppard pie but with a creamy chicken filling instead of meat. It has a layer of … Read more
Simple, healthy and refreshing. This Mexican cucumber chili lime is one of the best snacks for a low-calorie, guilt-free munch. This “recipe” is sooooo easy that it’s kind of ridiculous to write about it. But, considering that my Mexican recipes are so popular and that you guys seem to enjoy spicy food, I decided to … Read more
Fried sweet plantain slices are one of my favorite Venezuelan side dishes. Sweet ripe bananas that become soft and gooey when fried. Just add a bit of cheese and butter for an explosion of flavor! This recipe has many namesl; tajadas, maduros or amarillitos. They are really popular in Venezuela and Puerto Rico, and for … Read more
Buttery, garlicky and herb-seasoned skillet potatoes. Easy to make and delicious to eat with almost any main dish. It’s a 5 ingredients side dish that only takes 30 minutes to cook! To add extra flavor and a more interesting texture, I like to add red onions to the recipe. I caramelize the onion with butter … Read more