Garlic Basil Pasta (A Frugal Dinner Idea)
The easiest simple — yet delicious — dinner idea: garlic basil pasta (Aglio e olio). Fresh herbs and a lot of garlic for an explosive result. You may think that, as a food blogger, I make ceviche or cannelloni every single night at dinner. Reality is that sometimes my dinners looks this way: me in […]
Read MorePeruvian Arroz Chaufa (Fried Rice)
Arroz chaufa is a Peruvian style fried rice with chicken, eggs, and ham. This is a Chinese inspired recipe that was created in Peru— thanks to Chinese immigration. So, it has the best of two worlds. You can serve it as a side dish but I love it so much that I can eat it […]
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 MoreSeafood Rice (Arroz a la Marinera)
Arroz a la Marinera (seafood rice) is a must in my house. Yellow rice with shrimps, clams, squid, and scallops. A homemade dinner that taste like a Latin restaurant. This is one of those recipes that my family loves, especially when we have guests and we don´t want to complicate our lives and still surprise […]
Read MoreVenezuelan Arroz con Coco (Coconut Rice Pudding)
The popular Venezuelan Arroz con coco is the most important dessert for “Semana Santa”, which is like the Venezuelan version of Easter. We usually make a big batch of Arroz con coco or Arroz con leche for this holidays and we enjoy it as a family tradition. I must say that it’s pretty much the […]
Read MoreBaked Mostaccioli
Cheesy baked mostaccioli — or baked penne, baked ziti, etc — is super easy comfort food with an Italian touch. I like this version of the original recipe because I can take a few shortcuts and get a big pasta casserole — that can feed a crowd — in less amount of time. I use […]
Read MoreGallo Pinto Recipe
Gallo pinto is just fried rice with black beans. It may sound simple, but it has a lot of personality; onion, bell pepper and garlic “sofrito” that makes these beans shine. Despite that gallo pinto is literally translated as “spotted rooster”, this recipe is 100% vegetarian. This is a flavorful latin option for a meatless […]
Read MoreEasy Mushroom Risotto
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 MorePasticho (Venezuelan Lasagna)
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 MoreEasy Creamy Spinach and Mushroom Pasta
This spinach and mushroom pasta is a super rich and healthier version of a regular alfredo pasta. What type of pasta is the best for this recipe? In case you didn’t know, there are some pasta types that work better for particular sauces — I didn’t know until recently. I highly recommend you to check […]
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