Caldo de Res Recipe
Latin American caldo de res is a staple dish in our gastronomy. It is a hearty comfort dish that you can prepare with a wide variety of vegetables. If you have a cold there is not a better homemade remedy than a plate of soup. My mom used to call her recipe for caldo de […]
Read MoreSlow Cooker Shredded Mexican Chicken
This shredded Mexican chicken is a versatile recipe that you can use as your next tacos filling. It’s full of flavor and spiciness. This is a great recipe to prep meal in case you like to plan your week ahead. It’s reheat friendly. Thanks to the Mexican sauce that is formed when cooked, the chicken […]
Read MoreSlow Cooker Braised Beef with Onions
My slow cooker has become one of my favorites kitchen gadgets really quickly. I just love the work it does with the meats and stews. There is no piece of meat that can resist and that doesn’t become extremely tender and juicy. This braised beef is one of the basic recipes that you can make […]
Read MoreOven Baked Chicken Thighs
Today I bring you one of my basic recipes for busy days. There is no shame in admitting that even as a full-time food blogger sometimes I find myself not wanting to cook — crazy huh? And because I’m not intending to order a Domino’s pizza every time this happens, I have a good bunch […]
Read MoreChicken Macaroni Salad
This chicken macaroni salad is the perfect solution for a super duper easy lunch in almost no time. Macaroni salad (pasta salad in general) is one of the easiest ways to assemble a complete meal in one dish. You can add different ingredients to include different textures and flavors. You can use rotisserie chicken in […]
Read MoreVenezuelan Pescado Frito (Fried Fish)
If you ever go to a Venezuelan beach — just look at Los Roques — you won’t escape a big plate with pescado frito, patacones and coleslaw. Eating pescado frito during a beach visit is key to the fullest Venezuelan beach experience. What type of fish to use for “pescado frito”? In Venezuela, we use […]
Read MoreMexican Albondigas Soup
This sopa de albondigas (meatballs soup) is such a creative way to transform a plain beef soup into something more special and yummy. This soup is a complete lunch by itself. You have protein, veggies, and carbs if you add some rice — personal advice. You’ll get a Mexican flavor packed soup. How to make […]
Read MoreCrockpot Pepper Steak
Pepper steak is a classic in the Chinese take-out menu. It’s one of my personal favorites and when I’m craving some meat. This recipe, besides tasty, it’s quite simple. You just need a plate of fluffy white rice to accompany this tender meat with stick sauce and peppers. Perfection. Why make pepper steak in the […]
Read MoreSlow Cooker BBQ Chicken Wings
These BBQ Chicken Wings are a great excuse for using your slow cooker for really good party food. For me, chicken wings are the synonym of a great time with a friend watching some tv show or a game. There’s not better feeling than a couple of beers while eating some sticky and fall-off-the-bone chicken […]
Read MorePalomilla Steak (Bistec de Palomilla)
Today I bring a Cuban recipe that has its own version in each Latin country. This Cuban palomilla steak is an easy go-to recipe that requires almost no prep and it’s super quick to make. Recently, I’ve started to include everyday Latin recipes on the blog and they have become my most popular recipes. When […]
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