Venezuelan cachapas are like small corn cakes with cheese and tons of personality. Today I will show you two methods to make the perfect cachapas (corn pancakes). This recipe is a staple in Venezuelan cuisine and one of my favorites recipes while I was growing up. I’m completely biased but I must say that the … Read more
Asopao de mariscos is a popular recipe in the Caribbean and countries like Venezuela, the Dominican Republic, and Colombia. It’s usually made in restaurants near beaches because it’s comforting and fulfilling after a long day at the beach. What is Asopao? Asopao is basically a soggy rice soup. Comfort food with Latin flavor. It’s usually … Read more
Today I bring you the ultimate summer refreshing drink: Venezuelan Papelón con limón. Only three ingredients + lots of ice. Another Venezuelan/Colombian recipe here in the blog — what a surprise! This recipe is the same in both countries just with different names. As a Venezuelan myself, I know this drink as papelón con limón … Read more
This colorful sausage rice or arroz con salchichas is one of the easiest ways to put together a dinner in less than 20 minutes. Also, it can be used as a fulfilling side dish. This recipe is widely popular in Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, and Venezuela. It’s a complete meal using only one … Read more
Agua de jamaica is a widely known iced tea “agua fresca” that is pretty common in Latin America, especially in México and Pánama. Also known as Mexico Jamaican water, it’s refreshing and packed with benefits for your body. It can be drunk hot as an infusion if you are in the colder months. Personally, I … Read more
Fried sweet plantain slices are one of my favorite Venezuelan side dishes. Sweet ripe bananas that become soft and gooey when fried. Just add a bit of cheese and butter for an explosion of flavor! This recipe has many namesl; tajadas, maduros or amarillitos. They are really popular in Venezuela and Puerto Rico, and for … Read more
Ham cachitos are one of the most popular breakfasts in Venezuela. You can find cachitos in almost any bakery. This is a sweet and soft bread filled with smoky ham and bacon. It’s one of my favorite breakfasts of all time. Now that I live outside Venezuela I’ve found this recipe to be the perfect … Read more
Dulce de leche cortada is one of the classic old fashioned Venezuelan desserts that I grew up with. It is also popular in Cuba, the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico. I know what you’re thinking… curdled milk sounds so disgusting in a dessert, to say the least. Usually, curdled milk is associated with making cheese … Read more
Ensalada de gallina is a potato chicken salad that is usually made in Venezuela for the holidays. It’s a creamy protein salad that can be served as a side dish of by itself with a loaf of bread. How to make Venezuelan Potato Chicken Salad? This salad resembles a lot to a classical Russian salad: … Read more
Those Venezuelan readers out there know that a truly Venezuelan quesillo is the most requested food in any birthday party (after tequeños). It is one of the most famous Venezuelan desserts. For the rest of the people that aren’t as familiar with this dessert, you need to know a couple of things about it: Firstly: … Read more