Venezuelan “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 […]
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. […]
Read MoreVenezuelan Rice Pudding “Arroz con Leche”
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 rice pudding. For me, food is way much more […]
Read MoreShrimp and Clam Risotto
A good and creamy risotto is always the answer for a “fancy” meal that is super easy to do. I don’t know why but every time Will and I eat risotto, we feel instantly rich — even though my bank account says a different and sad history. This shrimp and clam risotto it is […]
Read MoreFoolproof Mushroom Risotto
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 I was new in the kitchen. So, as you might imagine, the first time I tried it was a complete mess. I basically ended up with an unrecognizable soggy […]
Read MoreSeafood Rice
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 their palates. The seafood rice is a typical Peruvian food. Perú is worldwide known for their amazing gastronomy based on fish, pulp, squid, shrimp, and almost every kind […]
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