meatloaf without the meat recipe
Let’s turn a traditional recipe into a flavorful transformation. Let’s make a meatloaf without the meat. Sounds impossible, right? I am presenting you a tasty and vegan version of our traditional meatloaf. And the bonus part is that all the recipe ingredients are extremely nutritious. So, enjoy a healthy, cruelty-free, plant-based version of your favorite […]
Healthy Breakfast Banana Oat Pancake Recipe
Make your breakfast delightfully delicious and nutritious with this banana oat pancake. This recipe is extremely easy to make and it hardly takes any time to cook. I have added rolled oats instead of all-purpose flour to give a healthy twist to this golden and fluffy classic dish. And there is no sugar in the […]
Lomo Saltado- Another Peruvian and other cuisines
Another dish that is a melting pot of Peruvian and other cuisines such Spanish and Chinese. Beef was not known before the Spaniards and they brought cows with them after 1,538 but it was really expensive since it wasn’t that available and not too many people had the opportunity to eat them, then slowly became […]
Tamal corn pastry wrapped in banana leaves or corn husks Recipe
Tamal is a corn pastry wrapped in banana leaves or corn husks, that can either be savory or sweet. It is made throughout Latin American with different flavors and fillings, however the Peruvian version is the one I love. Tamal varies according to the Regions of Peru, in Lima is wrapped in banana leaves, in […]
Ratatouille Recipe, My Way..
My kids and I have agreed to go meatless at least a few days a week, and I wanted to share with all of you my favorite vegetarian recipe. It is a Ratatouille, with my own twists and of course adding my Peruvian Flair. It is refreshing and healing, and an opportunity to visit my […]
Papa a la Huancaina Recipe
Papa a la Huancaina is a traditional Peruvian dish of sliced potatoes covered in a spicy cheese sauce. It is very light and vegetarian, normally served as an appetizer. The sauce when mix with noodles can create a mac and cheese Peruvian style. The dish is original from the city of Huancayo, one of the […]
How to make and prepare Cancha, Canchita
Cancha is a dried corn nut or Maiz Chulpe, a snack you find almost at every Peruvian restaurant. It is either roasted or deep fried and seasoned with salt, with its starchy taste perfect with any cocktail, specially Pisco Sour, and also served alongside Ceviche. It is also used in the Andes to ease the […]
Stuffed Peppers Recipe
I love stuffed peppers! They are easy to make and are very delicious. I don’t add rice to the stuffing, because I am trying to avoid carbs and use ground turkey instead of ground beef. Bell peppers are rich in many vitamins and antioxidants, especially vitamin C and various carotenoids. For this reason, they may […]
How to prepare and make Cebiche de Conchas Negras
One of the most exotic and sensual dishes from Peru, from the northern city of Tumbes. Conchas Negras or Black Scallops are abundant in the Northern Coast of Peru and enjoyed throughout the Southern Coast. It has been popular for many years for its succulent flavor, aphrodisiac and nutritional properties. However at the moment it […]
Quinoa Salad with Asparagus and Roasted Red Peppers Recipe
When I grew up, nutrition was always as important to my mother as deliciousness. This is how my grandmother raised her and it’s the way I am raising my own kids. Quinoa, an ancient grain native to Peru, is one of the most nutritious foods – there is a reason why it’s a staple in […]