These Mexican Molletes are great for any Mexican theme party or dinner. For me, I like to eat them for breakfast. They just help me a lot to start my day with energy. What are these things? Molletes are basically a slice toasted bread covered with beans (any type you like) and grated … Read more
With the recent trend of healthy smoothies and detox drink, i had to bring this recipe to the blog. A Venezuelan tres en uno is all you need: one glass for a great morning. Beet, carrot and orange! My great-grandmother lived 98 years, and she was energetic and happy until the last moment. She used … Read more
This chickpeas and tuna salad are super yummy and so fulfilling that you can take it as lunch by itself. This is a heavy salad. It’s a combination of eggs, tuna, chickpeas and some mayo (not too much). There is no way you end hungry after eating this plate. It’s perfect to take … Read more
A healthy sour and sweet black rice and shrimps salad. An exotic twist to the regular shrimp salad. Black rice is one of China’s best kept secrets. It used to be consumed by the royal family exclusively and It almost disappeared until it was brought back thanks to its amazing benefits. I’m not … Read more
Lovely and lighter version of a vegetable clam chowder. This will be one of your favorites night dinners after you try it once. I love chowders beyond any measure. My shrimp and bacon chowder is one of my favorites soups for a cold winter day — assuming that winter in Lisbon can be counted as … Read more
The easiest tuna tart that will be your savior for the next beach trip. This is a blender tart that will give you a great result every time. This is a Portuguese recipe that I learnt from my mother in law and that, apparently, is really popular around here. It’s a quite … Read more
A complete breakfast in a single mug. I love the simplicity of this honey and walnuts hot oatmeal. It’s perfect for a gloomy day because it gives you an instant boost of energy. Hot oatmeal is a classic in my house since I can remember. Waking up with the smell of a big … Read more
Layers of crispy puff pastry and a spiced peach filling. This is the easiest peach strudel that you are going to find. This is one of those recipes that it was almost a flop but in the end, it turned out really delicious. My first intention was to make a peach cobbler in an … Read more
A fresh salmon fillet glazed in oyster sauce and topped with perfect caramelized onions. This is a perfect weeknight dinner that is packed with a lot of flavors and it takes 20 minutes — or less— to make. This recipe is a must for me. Cooking salmon never gets old in my house. … Read more
Once in a while, my body needs a reset. Starting fresh after a fudgy brownies hangover or a tres leches party. This detox spinach soup always keeps me on track, especially in the holidays. This soup is one of my favorites detox recipes. It’s packed with vitamins and antioxidants. Lately, I’ve become a … Read more