Amazing Cazuela de Mariscos: Chowder
February 27, 2021My mom makes this soup for only special occasions, or holidays. Everybody in the house gets exited when she announces that we would have such a treat. Specially my dad, because this happens to be one of his favorite meals that he doesn’t get to eat too frequently. It’s creamy, rich, and the most satisfying soup that you could ever eat. Now that my mom has shared with me this recipe, I realized how simple it is to make. I might be in trouble, because I might want to make it to every week.
Fantasy Donuts: Arequipe (Dulce de Leche) Donuts
When I go to Colombia to visit my parents, I usually have a long list of food that I NEED to eat before leaving. An arequipe donut is one the first things I eat right when get off from the…
Gallo en Chicha: The King of the Rotisserie Chicken
Gallo en chicha is Salvadorian and Guatemala dish. Chicha will give an unique flavor that you would never find in a regular rotisserie chicken from the store, and I love that. Chicken is one of those meats that I eat…
Dang Fresh Tortilla: Flaky, soft, and flavorful!
I used to not understand when my Mexican friends would complain about the super market tortillas. Unless you have been in Mexico or live really close to Mexico, you can’t really imagine how much better a tortilla can be when…
Fancy-Ass Prawns with Green Rice
I cannot count how often my mom makes this rice for lunch, but quite a few time a week. she loves it! It’s hard to not get jealous of her meal plan, because knowing how good it is, it makes…
I am Stoked to Have This Flank Steak Salad Again!
Like many of us, I’m on diet after crazy indulgent holiday season. I think the hard part of being on a diet is to find recipes that will satisfy my hunger and taste. This flank steak salad is one that…
Fragant Salvadoran Sesoning: El Relajo Salvadoreño
There are so many times that I have tried to replicate something and even though I think I have used all the correct ingredients, it doesn’t taste right. For those who have been in Salvador and have been trying to…
Effortless and Crazy Delicious Breakfast: Huevos al Nido
The best part of living in a vacation town is that you have a responsibility of finding the best activities and restaurants to entertain your family when they come to visit. My mother in law came to San Diego to…
A Classic Fermented Drink: Guarapo or Chicha
Guarapo or Chicha has lots of meaning in the Inca tribe. This drink is part of lots of ritual and religious traditions. Me, as half native have been drawn to learn more about my ancestors. I did grew up having…
Charming Quesillo de Zafra or Flan
When I was in middle school, my mom had a phase of making custards, gelatin, and flan for dessert everyday. I think flan was one of those desserts that my brother and I always looked forward too, in the dessert…
Over The Moon Spiced Venezuelan Hot Coco
Latin America has huge hot Coco lovers. I would even say that it is more popular than in the U.S. There is no season for hot coco: you just drink it everyday (Cold days and HOT days too) for breakfast…
