Gallo 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 MoreTurmeric Rice
This is a healthy and exotic twist to the classic white rice side dish. I just love how fragrant this turmeric rice is. I have to confess that I’m not a rice lover. In my house, my mom used to make rice almost every single day and I wasn’t thrilled with the idea. So, now […]
Read MoreNando’s Portuguese Spicy Rice
Today I will teach you how to make the signature Nando’s Portuguese spicy rice. If you are a fan of this well-known food chain you will love this post. One of the things I enjoy the most about cooking is that I can recreate some of my favorite restaurants, takeaway or food chain recipes, and […]
Read MoreVenezuelan Arroz con Leche (Rice Pudding)
Rice pudding — arroz con leche — is a classic South American dessert that has its origins in Spain and came to us from the colony time. But every country has it owns version of this classic. Today, I’ll show you a truly Venezuelan arroz con leche. For me, food is way much […]
Read MoreVenezuelan “Pastelitos Andinos” (Meat Empanadas)
This is what I call a proper breakfast: a big bowl of Venezuelan “pastelitos andinos” with tartar sauce. And a big cup of coffee, of course! These are essentially the Venezuelan version of a meat empanada. We call it “pastelitos andinos” because they are from a region in Venezuela called “Los Andes”. The dough of […]
Read MoreThe 7 Best Japanese Rice Cooker
Rice is one of the most important staple foods of Japan. If you ever find a chance to visit Japan, you will find that Japanese people consider cooking rice an art. People in Japan constantly strive to cook the best rice possible. If you walk into any home appliance store, it is highly likely that […]
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. This is like the fun cousin […]
Read MoreBlack Rice and Shrimps Salad
A healthy sour and sweet black rice and shrimps salad. An exotic twist to the regular shrimp salad. Black rice is one of China’s best kept secrets. It used to be consumed by the royal family exclusively and It almost disappeared until it was brought back thanks to its amazing benefits. I’m not […]
Read MoreVenezuelan Chicha (Rice Drink)
One of the street foods and drinks that I miss the most about Venezuela has to be the “chicha”. A Venezuelan chicha is a super thick drink made with rice and milk. It is dense and if you add a lot of ice you get a refreshing and fulfilling drink that tastes like heaven. Chicha […]
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