Gallo Pinto Recipe
Gallo pinto is just fried rice with black beans. It may sound simple, but it has a lot of personality; onion, bell pepper and garlic “sofrito” that makes these beans shine. Despite that gallo pinto is literally translated as “spotted rooster”, this recipe is 100% vegetarian. This is a flavorful latin option for a meatless […]
Read MoreHow to Make Coctel de Camarones
A big bowl of cóctel de camarones (Latin American shrimp cocktail) is the perfect light lunch or appetizer for a hot summer day. It’s refreshing, sweet and sour at the same time. Cóctel de camarones is different from the classic shrimp cocktail made in the US. Usually, a shrimp cocktail is boiled shrimp accompanied by […]
Read MoreMilanesa de Res Recipe (Beef Milanese)
A good piece of bistec empanizado or milanesa de res (the name varies from countries in South America) is one of the easiest Latin dinner ideas. This is another old-fashioned Venezuelan recipe that never disappoints. This recipe is pretty much a beef steak version of a milanesa de pollo. The preparation method is just the […]
Read MorePinchos de Pollo (Chicken Skewers)
Pinchos de pollo is the Latin American version of chicken kebabs or chicken skewers. I guess that the idea of pieces of chicken — or meat —- in skewers is nothing new. But, here I bring you a version with a Latin touch that is so simple to make. One of the cool things about […]
Read MorePasticho (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 […]
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