Muchacho Relleno- Impress with this Stuffed Flank Steak
I grew up eating this type of stuffed meat without knowing how “unique” it is in South America. This is one of those snacks that I used to get in the airport and it was so special because it meant…
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…
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…
Lovely Corn Cake- Torta de Choclo
Road trips in Colombia are really fun. You almost have to be on diet for few weeks before the trip, so you can try the different food that you will find on the road. This corn cake reminds me of…
Empanadas of Champions: Empanadas de Pollo con Champiñones
There are so many empanada recipes that I want to share. However to get into the most “original” empanadas, I need to show the “basic” ones first. This type empanada you will find it in any tienda in South America.…
The Fabulous Fig Jam From Argentina
Lately, I have been seeing figs everywhere. There were so many things that I want to make with figs, but I wanted to start with something that will last for a little while, so I decided to make Fig Jam.…
Chojin: Guatemalan Radish Salad
Chojin is typical salad in Guatemala. This salad is fresh, great to eat during this hot summer. The mint and radishes give to the salad a perfect aroma to the dish. This is a very simple and tasty salad that…
Golden Pork Belly
In Colombia we can eat pork belly almost any time of the day: Breakfast lunch and dinner. We usually eat it as a side, with eggs, rice, lentils, beans, or pretty much anything you want. I think one of my…
3 Little Pigs Meat Pie- Pie Murciano
Living in the United States, I have had the chance to meet people from all over the world. Of course, the best part of living in a melting pot is the ability to exchange recipes with friends and family. One…
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…
