How to Make Coctel de Camarones
A big bowl of cóctel de camarones (Latin American shrimp cocktail) is the perfect light lunch or appetizer for a hot summer day. It’s refreshing, sweet and sour at the same time. Cóctel de camarones is different from the classic shrimp cocktail made in the US. Usually, a shrimp cocktail is boiled shrimp accompanied by […]
Read MoreShrimps and Chickpea Soup
This shrimps and chickpea soup is one of the soups that I like to make the most in my house. It has a lot of Mediterranean flavors: bay leaf, thyme, and fresh garlic. It is a rich and chunky soup — my favorite type —- that has bold flavors and a lot of personalities. You […]
Read MoreMexican Aguachile
Aguachile is a cold dish that is a perfect summer lunch for the upcoming hot days. It’s healthy and fresh, full of strong flavors and contrast textures. Aguachile could be translated as “chile water” and it gives you a huge hint on the presentation of this recipe. It’s lime marinated shrimp in a watery sauce […]
Read MoreEasy Lox Spread
Lox spread is a salmon and cheese cream spread that is often used as a bagel filling in cities like New York. It’s an easy recipe that will make any sandwich a culinary experience. This is a spread with a ton of personality. It has strong flavors that work so well and harmoniously. For one […]
Read MoreCajun Shrimp and Sausage Pasta
Creamy and spicy shrimp and sausage pasta is one of the yummiest Cajun seasoned dishes that I’ve ever tasted. Easy and in less than 30 minutes! I’ve wanted to bring this creamy pasta recipe to the blog for so long and I just never got all the ingredients at the same time. Am I the […]
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 MoreSpanish Gambas al Ajillo (Garlic Prawns)
These Spanish gambas al ajillo are the perfect starter for a Spanish themed party. You can taste all the Mediterranean flavors in every bite. If you are a recurrent reader of my blog you will know that Spanish food has a special place in my life. I’ve been in love with this cuisine since my […]
Read MoreSpicy Shrimp Tacos
These spicy shrimp tacos are a great recipe for an authentic Mexican dinner. Mexican food is a staple in my house. We have taco Tuesdays and chili Fridays really often. This is not a subtle and shy cuisine. You will find bold and super spicy flavors that work harmoniously in the same dish. I like […]
Read MorePrawn Tagliatelle
This prawn tagliatelle is an elegant yet simple recipe that you can prepare for a romantic dinner with a big glass of white wine. Italian recipes are so versatile and easy that I usually make pasta in my home one or two times a week. This recipe is made with simple ingredients that work well […]
Read MoreShrimp Ceviche (Ceviche de Camarón)
This super easy shrimp ceviche or ceviche de camarón is a burst of flavor in your mouth. It is a classic Peruvian recipe that creates an exotic dish with simple ingredients. Peruvian food has always been my favorite type of food. I just can’t get enough of the bold flavors in the Peruvian cuisine. This […]
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