Sopa de Pescado | Cod & Vegetables Soup

Sopa de Pescado | Cod & Vegetables Soup

Nothing better for winter days than a big bowl of soup. This fish soup is one that my grandma used to make often for lunch, the type of fish would vary depending on what was available at the market.  I recently had my sister visiting over the holidays, at her request...
Arroz con Chorizo – Another Perfect One Pan Meal

Arroz con Chorizo – Another Perfect One Pan Meal

In Latin America, we eat a lot of rice. Instead of eating “meat and potatoes” we do meat and rice, or chicken and rice, or beans and rice, or pretty much anything and rice. Growing up we probably ate rice daily. In Venezuela, it is quite common to accompany every meal...
Aji de Camarones – Spot Shrimp Chili

Aji de Camarones – Spot Shrimp Chili

Every year I make sure to grow my cooking book collection. I definitely have some favorites, those are the books that I reach out over and over to get inspiration in my kitchen when cooking for my family or when planning a menu for clients. Few weeks ago I added the...
Butternut Squash Soup with Chipotle in Adobo

Butternut Squash Soup with Chipotle in Adobo

January and February are my most favorite months to make all sorts of soups for dinner. Not only do we come from eating all kinds of treats during the holidays, but the weather just calls for something warm to keep our bodies fueled. Butternut squash and chipotle in...
Asado Negro – Venezuelan Holiday Dark Roast

Asado Negro – Venezuelan Holiday Dark Roast

Here is a traditional Venezuelan recipe that I probably only make once a year, for good reasons. It is a recipe that requires time. This dish is very well known in the capital city of Venezuela. I honestly don’t remember having this dish at home much, but I did...
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...