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
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 more
This Mexican seasoned ground beef is a staple for those that love Mexican food — in my house we make Mexican food at least 1 time per week. It’s not as known as tacos or molletes but it’s part of the authentic Mexican cuisine. Picadillo has multiple versions according to the country. As I’ve mentioned … Read more
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 more
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 more
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 more
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 more
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 … Read more
I’m sure there are meals that make you remember a specific time of your life. Well, this beef stew (Carne Guisada) tastes to me like all the weekends at my abuela’s (grandma’s). She used to serve this rich stew over a big bowl of fluffy white rice. It was definitely the best part of my … Read more
Carne mechada is one of my favorite ways of cooking meat ever. This way of cooking shredded beef is packed with flavor and is extremely versatile. You can eat it with some rice and beans or with arepas (as I do in the picture below) , empanadas or pastelitos. It is just so amazing! Usually, … Read more