Pasticho (Venezuelan Lasagna)
Pasticho is the Venezuelan version of Italian lasagna. Layers of pasta, bolognese sauce, bechamel, mozzarella cheese, ham and topped with a lot of parmesan cheese. A scrumptious, indulgent and filling dinner. Pasticho Sundays were my favorite days at my “Tia Meche’s” house — my aunt Mercedes’. And the recipe comes directly from my grandma. My […]
Read MoreGuava Cheese Pastries (Pastelitos de Guayaba y Queso)
Pastelitos de guayaba y queso (Guava cheese pastries) are one of the easiest and yummiest dessert recipes that I know. 4 ingredients + 15 minutes, quick and easy! There is not a flavor that is more representative of South American countries than guava. We live for guava juices and sweets. In Venezuela we even made […]
Read MoreCaldo de Res Recipe
Latin American caldo de res is a staple dish in our gastronomy. It is a hearty comfort dish that you can prepare with a wide variety of vegetables. If you have a cold there is not a better homemade remedy than a plate of soup. My mom used to call her recipe for caldo de […]
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 MoreVenezuelan Patacones (Plantain Fritters)
Patacones (or tostones) have become super popular in the US over the last few years. Today I will tell you all the trick to get the crunchiest and tastiest Venezuelan patacones. In Venezuela, patacones / tostones are a regular part of our every day gastronomy. Also, they are common in Cuba, Ecuador, Haití, Honduras, Nicaragua, […]
Read MoreDeep Fried Bananas
Deep Fried Bananas only needs 4 ingredients and you can get it done in less than 15 minutes. Let’s talk about one of the most basic desserts that will save you on more than one occasion. Fried bananas are a classic recipe that gives you a crunchy banana that is soft and hot in the […]
Read MorePalomilla Steak (Bistec de Palomilla)
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 MoreFresas con crema recipe (Strawberries and cream)
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 MoreMilanesa de Pollo Recipe
A good milanesa de pollo 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 it comes to […]
Read MorePassion Fruit Mousse
This passion fruit mousse is a light and airy, yet citrus and rich classic dessert. This is a staple South American sweet recipe. In Venezuela, we call it “mousse de parchita” and it’s one of my favorite desserts to ask in any Venezuelan bakery shop. This is an exotic twist to the classic strawberry or […]
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