Cuban Creole Chicken
This chicken is perfect for summer. You will need to marinate the chicken with orange and lemon juice which will give it a great citrus flavor. For some reason, when the summer is around, I’m into adding these fruits in…
Colombian Fried Fish
In Colombia is way more popular to eat a whole fish than a fillet. Honestly, eating a whole fish, to me, is a staple of how fresh your food is. If I could pick between a whole fish and fillet,…
Huevos Rancheros
Yes! Mexican food is delicious, but these eggs are another level! Fried corn tortilla with eggs and homemade salsa on top. Nothing better than starting your with a good breakfast. I have to admit that when I want a “special”…
Seafood Quinoa
This recipe is inspired by a Peruvian cooking style with mixture of the flavors that I have learned living in San Diego. I have been trying to eat more quinoa lately, and replace rice in my diet. After trying different…
Agua Chile
Every time I go to Mexico it is almost like a food-marathon. Always pushing the limit and trying as many new dishes as our stomachs allow us. I tried agua chile for the first time this year. I’m so glad…
Sweet Corn: Chicken Tinga Tamal
I prefer the tamales that I make at home. They are fresh and that makes a huge difference in the tamal dough. This tamal has my own twist. It’s definitely not a traditional tamal but it is delicious. I added…
Arepa Reina Pepiada- Corn Cake Filled with Shredded Chicken
I love going to Florida because there are so many Latin restaurants. We often strategically plan our meals around activities so we can try them all. Orlando has some of the best Venezuelan and Colombian bakeries and restaurants that I…
White Corn Cake – Arepa Blanca
In Colombia, we have so many kinds of arepas, and it varies by region. This arepa is the most “homie” and “generic” type. It is probably because you can find the dough in every single store. But the best part…
Latin Style Pork Risotto
This week is my brother’s in-law birthday and we have been talking about different latin recipes. John and his wife (Emily) went to Puerto Rico earlier this month and they tried different rice dishes such as arroz con pollo and…
Latin Style Lentils with Bacon
This are the most flavorful lentils that I have ever tried and believe me, I have eaten lots of lentils in my life :). My mom used to make me lentils once a week. When I moved to the US…
