Sockeye Salmon Saltado – A Fishy Twist on a Peruvian Favorite

Sockeye Salmon Saltado – A Fishy Twist on a Peruvian Favorite

Saltado is the Spanish word for Stir Fry. The literal translation is “jumped”. I am presenting a spin on the traditional Peruvian Lomo Saltado, using salmon instead of beef. While Aji Amarillo is one of the staple ingredients in Peruvian cuisine, it is hard to come...
Pan de Muerto – Day of the Dead Bread

Pan de Muerto – Day of the Dead Bread

Last week I had the opportunity to learn how to make this sweet bread called Pan de Muerto, a traditional part of the celebration of Dia de los Muertos – Day of the Dead – in Mexico. It was a collaboration with Estrella Chavez Galvan, food blogger, and...
Jalea de Mango – Venezuelan Mango Jelly

Jalea de Mango – Venezuelan Mango Jelly

Mango is one of the tropical fruits that brings me back the most memories of my upbringing in Venezuela.  It could be because of the tall leafy mango tree in our yard that served as a meeting hub with neighbors and friends during hot afternoons, or because mango...
Coho Tostadas

Coho Tostadas

Let’s make some tostadas!!! Here is a simple recipe suitable for any cooking enthusiast that requires very minimum skills. Tostadas are commonly made with tortillas that might be a day old or not fresh enough to make tacos. That is obviously for households where...
Gazpacho Amarillo – Yellow Heirloom Tomatoes Summer Soup

Gazpacho Amarillo – Yellow Heirloom Tomatoes Summer Soup

Here is another summertime favorite. A recipe that requires no heat makes for a perfect hot summer day indulgence and especially when it is made with the freshest summer produce at their peak. That’s why gazpacho is always on my summer favorites list. It is...