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
This roasted tomato garlic soup will be your best friend for a lazy dinner along with a grilled cheese sandwich. This is a match made in heaven. I’m telling you this is a flavorful soup that is made from scratch. I know it seems like a low amount of ingredients. But that is the charm … Read more
Today I bring to you my favorite vacation recipe: Venezuelan fresas con crema. This is a scrumptious mix of fresh and season strawberries with Chantilly. Important disclaimer These are not the same as a Mexican fresas con crema. In Mexico, they use “crema mexicana”, which is way liquid than Chantilly. Also, they tend to mix … Read more
Let’s talk about the ultimate breakfast smoothie. This creamy and rich banana coffee smoothie has it all: banana (sweetness, vitamins, and potassium), coffee (energizing) and my secret touch … peanut butter (extra creaminess). You can drink a glass of this banana coffee smoothie and be satisfied for a good couple hours. I like it as … Read more
A good milanesa de pollo or chicken milanese is a no-fuss recipe that will save tons of weeknight dinners. This recipe is one of the basics of Latin cuisine. This recipe of the easiest ways to cook a chicken breast without being dull. A regular Venezuelan lunch usually includes some type of animal protein. When … Read more
Today I’ll bring an all-time favorite into my house. Spinach and ricotta cannelloni is a fancy-like dish that in reality is quite simple, yet it’s made to impress. I love all about this dish. Even here while I’m sitting writing this to you I can’t stop to drool over these pictures. I guess that I … Read more
Take any boring breakfast and turn into something amazing with this caramelized brown sugar bacon. Everybody will drool over this delicious and crispy bacon! Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day. If I have a good breakfast I feel like my day is going to be brighter. And what is the ultimate breakfast food? … Read more
Portuguese pasteis de nata is the most known Portuguese dessert and for a good reason. They are delicious mini tart filled with velvety custard. You can’t say that you visited Portugal, especially Lisbon, if you never ate a couple of “pasteis de nata” or “pasteis de Belém” with a cup of coffee. This dessert is … Read more
Today I’ll bring you an all-time classic recipe that most of us ate at the beginning of our lives. Yes, I’m talking about a big plate of pastina with butter and milk. Let’s go down memory lane with this recipe. I can state that pastina with butter and milk must be the first real meal … Read more
One of the most famous Spanish desserts: Torrijas. These are so decadent that you can’t eat just one. Another traditional Spanish recipe on this blog. I just can’t get over Spanish cuisine. Torrijas are a holiday dessert that is often prepared during “Cuaresma” and “Semana Santa”. They are as popular as arroz con leche. They … Read more