I love salads but most of the time I do not finish with a full stomach. That’s why I like to boost my salad. This salad emerged as a response to “What are we going to have for dinner?”. After staring at my fridge trying to find an answer… this salad was born. It’s … Read more
After years of watching how Ree (the Pioneer Woman) and Lindsay (Pinch of Yum) made chicken pot pies for special occasions — Easter, which we don’t celebrate in South America —, and licking the screen out of pure envy, I decided that this was my year to make my first pot pie. It turned out … Read more
This is a BOLD octopus salad with a ton of flavor and a spicy touch. Portugal is known for its fresh seafood and this recipe is proof of that. I love octopus. Here in the Iberian peninsula, it is a common ingredient and the star of many local dishes. This time I decided to go … Read more
I can remember exactly the overwhelming excitement that I felt the first time I tasted this Salmon Tartare. It was my first new year in Lisbon. My cousin had made a reservation in Segundo Muelle, a famous Peruvian restaurant chain that now has a new restaurant in Lisbon. The kind of celebration that I enjoy: … Read more
Chicken thighs are one of the tastiest parts of this protein. You can get a generous amount of meat covered in a crispy skin that works so well with any kind of glaze. This week I wanted something tasty but fresh —in Lisbon we are at 30ºC— and I had some frozen chicken thighs waiting … Read more
Super easy chorizo and beef pasta. Spaghetti with a chunky tomato sauce with beef, olives (optional), mushrooms and the infallible Spanish chorizo. This Spanish chorizo and beef pasta is probably the favorite recipe of Will (my Boyfriend in case you are new to the blog). Luckly for me it is so easy to do that … Read more
O.M.G this salad is what I needed for the summer! This is my first summer in all the meaning of the word. Living in Venezuela, especially in Caracas, is like having the most stable weather all year long (20º – 28º). That’s why Caracas is called “the eternal spring city”. I know people complain … Read more
Many of my Sundays with family were marked by a big pan of lasagna. In the recent years —when is not so easy to lose weight as when I had 15 years old—, I’ve started a “Healthy path”. Replacing ingredients that are high in calories is one of the favorite strategies to keep … Read more
I’m always trying new combinations that makes me feel good with my body without sacrificing the flavor in my meals. What a better option for this purpose than doing this Salmon with kale and mushrooms that is super delicious and only 300 calories per portion. As you may know “Kale” is the trendy vegetable. The … Read more
This is a recipe that I learned while I was living in Madeira – a small island that belongs to Portugal- and is basically prawns dipped in a spicy sauce that is absolutely delicious. In portuguese is called Gambas á diablo. Madeira is well known for their ways to prepare fish and seafood. They know … Read more