Brazilian picanha is one of the most flavourful beef cuts for a grilling session. Today I bring you my favorite method to get deliciously seared picanha over the stove. If you are new here in TCG you probably don’t know that I live in the always sunny Portugal. And here, Brazilian food is a MUST. … Read more
Authentic Colombian meat stuffed potatoes “papas rellenas” are a delicious and fulfilling breakfast. Crispy outside with soft mashed potatoes and well-seasoned meat inside. This is a classic South American recipe. Papas rellenas are really popular in the Colombian cuisine, but they are also found in Chile, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Perú, and some parts of Venezuela. … Read more
This slow cooker skirt steak is the tenderest meat ever. I love to use my crockpot for this easy carne asada recipe. This is my go-to shredded meat recipe. It’s a family favorite because of how versatile it is. It’s one of our favorite Tuesday taco fillings. Every time I have to cook shredded beef … Read more
These Spanish meatballs with tomato sauce are a Mediterranean twist to your regular meatballs. They are full in flavor and easy to make. These meatballs can be served as a “tapa” ( a type of aperitive served usually with beer) or as a main dish with a bowl of white rice. If you are new … Read more
Easy and quick weeknight dinner recipe with strong south American flavors. This is a twist to the boring steak recipe. See how this bistec encebollado can change your steak Friday nights. What is bistec encebollado? Bistec encebollado is a piece of soft steak covered with a pungent and strong flavored sauce with sauteed onions. Hence … Read more
This is my favorite easy recipe for carne asada fries. It’s simple and uses tons of fresh ingredients for the toppings. What toppings can you add? This recipe — as almost any tex-mex recipe — is a white canvas: you can add as many toppings as you like. Jalapeños, melted cheese, grated cheese, guacamole, pico … Read more
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 more
Taco salad bowls are a fun way of creating a salad with a Mexican touch. Greens, black beans, salsa, jalapeños and a lot of cheese. A bomb salad for sure! It’s like taking all the inside of a taco and pouring it over a ton of greens. In Mexican restaurants, the presentation is usually in … Read more
A good piece of bistec empanizado or milanesa de res (the name varies from countries in South America) is one of the easiest Latin dinner ideas. This is another old-fashioned Venezuelan recipe that never disappoints. This recipe is pretty much a beef steak version of a milanesa de pollo. The preparation method is just the … Read more
This is the easiest and quickest recipe for a crack slaw. This keto friendly meat with cabbage and a lot of oriental flavors are here to stay. It’s a quick dinner idea that takes less than 15 minutes! What is crack slaw? Crack slaw is an Asian stir fry that consists of ground meat — … Read more