What else can I add to “Peanut butter hot chocolate”? Two of my favorite guilty pleasures in one mug. Add some marshmallows and crunchy peanut and I have a winter winner beverage. Peanut butter is 100% an American thing. I mean, in South America we’re used to seeing peanut butter in the international … Read more
This spinach and cheese stuffed chicken breast is one of my signature dishes. I could make it blindfolded and it would be yummy as ever. Tender chicken breasts stuffed with a creamy and garlicky filling and covered in a white thick cream. This recipe is pretty simple and it can be achieved in 30 minutes … Read more
It’s official… Christmas is here. And with the arrival of the season, cookies and hot chocolate are the stars of my winter craving. These honey cinnamon cookies are one of the few crispy cookies that have caught my attention. If you have a long time following The Cookware Geek, you will know that … Read more
A soup doesn’t have to be dull and just for when you are feeling sick. This spicy chickpea soup is sassy and there is nothing boring about it. Lately, there’s been a chickpea revolution. From salad to soup chickpeas, they are all dominating. In my early years, I only could associate one dish … Read more
There are recipes that have the only purpose of warming your heart. This extra creamy cauliflower cheese soup does exactly that. It’s a comforting soup with a delicate and velvety texture. The flavor is soft and with a pinch of spiciness (thanks, black pepper). You don’t need tons of exuberant ingredients and flavor to get … Read more
Breakfast is by far my favorite meal of the day. It just gets me in the right mood for the hundred of things that I probably have to do. So, I’m in love right now with this roasted sweet peppers and beans breakfast skillet. It has powerful flavors like the bratwurst sausage and the roasted … 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
A truly Venezuelan tres leches cake is something that changes your life. I’m not even exaggerating with this. To say that this spongy cake sogged in the most delicious milk cream is “good” is a major understatement. You can tell that I’m beyond excited to show you this family recipe. My mom is well-known for … Read more
Well, today is one of those days. Days when I’m not feeling in the cooking mood. They are few, but when they hit, they hit hard. Luckily this broccoli chese casserole saved the day. Days like this I usually eat outside. One eating outside (or maybe twice) a week won’t destroy my monthly … Read more
One of the street foods and drinks that I miss the most about Venezuela has to be the “chicha”. A Venezuelan chicha is a super thick drink made with rice and milk. It is dense and if you add a lot of ice you get a refreshing and fulfilling drink that tastes like heaven. What … Read more