This is the way Venezuelans eat on a budget. A big pot of Venezuelan lentil soup (lentejas) can be stored in the fridge or even frozen for weeks and be ready for a busy day with a nutritious lunch. Since I discovered how to make this Venezuelan classic recipe I always try to keep a … Read more
The ultimate Argentinian fast food: Choripan with chimichurri sauce. This is so simple yet so full with strong flavors. Chimichurri sauce is a star by itself. This is by no means a sauce for the faint of heart. Strong garlicky notes, spicy chili and the sour touches of apple vinegar and lime juice; It’s a … Read more
This is a staple plate in Portugal. This is the type of food that “avós” — grandmas — of all Portugal cook for a regular weeknight meal. A Portuguese feijoada is the most comforting meal that you can ever make with cheap and easy to find ingredients. Feijoada is a “simple” plate that was created … Read more
Pork belly chicharron is not meant to be beautiful. It’s plain and simply tasty. Greasy, artery blocker and decadent. In Venezuela, this is a small town food. It is common in the rural areas. This is the cowboy’s snack. A bite of pork belly chicharrón with a splash of lime juice and kosher … Read more
Delicious finger licking oven-baked honey and sriracha pork ribs. Every piece of tender meat releases so easily from the bone. This recipe gives me the perfect pork ribs every time. These pork ribs are the perfect addition to a game night or a Stranger Things marathon (2 seasons on Netflix and still haven’t watch … Read more