Fabulous Genuine Native South American Masato
I can’t say enough how proud I am of being Colombian, half native, and being part of so many traditions that I’m afraid they are vanishing. My great grand father used make this drink every 2 weeks for his 3…
Creamy Coconut Shrimp- Vatapá
Loving this Brazilian street food: Vatapá. There is always something special and unique than the food that you see that is cooked and sold on the streets of Bahia (One of the North coasts of Brazil). There is a reason…
Chicken Tinga
What makes Tinga so delicious is the unique salsa that is made with fresh ingredients. I have to admit that sometimes I find my self making the salsa to eat with chips, because just by itself is better and different…
Garlic Mayo
Back home, garlic mayo and tartar sauce is a staple in restaurants. I can tell you that if the sauce was good, most likely the business would be famous in town. Naturally, I grew up being a big condiment fan.…
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”…
Fritada Ecuatoriana
My husband, being from a city known for their good BBQ ribs, is always curious to try different pork rib recipes. The seasonings used in this recipe are typical of Ecuador. However, the way that these ribs are served is…
Tongue with Tomatillo Sauce- Lengua en Salsa Verde
Growing up, on occasion, my mom would make tongue. She probably only made it on occasion because it takes so long to cook. I will say that tongue was one of the most fun meals that I had growing up.…
Filled Patacon- Ropa Vieja
Ropa vieja is shredded pork shoulder mixed with a homemade tomato-based sauce. This meal is a treat for me. I remember my dad taking me to “Mr. Patacon” when I was little. That really made my day (It would still…
Hogao
Hogao is a thick tomato sauce with lots of onions. If you go to a Colombian restaurant you will definitely see it. We usually eat it with patacones, yuca, on top of the rice, or with any kind of stew.…
Mole Chicken
Last weekend I went to Tijuana, and Ensenada, a beautiful drive from San Diego, by the way. Being able to go in a day to Mexico is one of my favorite things about living in San Diego. It’s amazing to…
