Halibut Empanada – Pisillo de Pescado

Halibut Empanada – Pisillo de Pescado

Pisillo is a dish typical of the Venezuelan plains made with local meats, although on the coast, Pisillo is made with fish instead. The name pisillo comes from the method used to shred the meat by smashing it (pisar) with a rock. This halibut pisillo makes the perfect...
Papelon con Limon – Venezuelan Limeade

Papelon con Limon – Venezuelan Limeade

Living in the spirit of hot summer days, I want to share a popular drink that reminds me of hot sunny days in my hometown. “Papelon con Limon” is a popular drink in Venezuela and other Latin American countries, although the name varies. In Colombia is...
Migas Manchegas

Migas Manchegas

There is a region of Spain that I find fascinating when I have visited. It transports me immediately to a faraway time. It is Castilla-La Mancha. Its beautiful stoned streets, mountains, castles, and bridges make me feel as if time was stopped there centuries ago....
Quinoa Crusted Pacific Cod with Mojo Verde

Quinoa Crusted Pacific Cod with Mojo Verde

I hope you are ready to make a different kind of fish fry. This recipe is full of flavor and crunch. if you’ve ever had crispy quinoa popping in your mouth on each bite, then you know what I’m talking about. It’s so delish! Here I am using amazing...
Sauté Kale & Beet Greens

Sauté Kale & Beet Greens

I’m super excited for the start of a new season of vegetables with my CSA. I miss walking around the farmer’s market for sure, but in the meantime I’ll be cooking all my veggies and more and hopefully finding the time to share them with you. This...
Black Bass Aguachile

Black Bass Aguachile

Aguachile is an incredibly fun non-cooking recipe to serve fresh seafood. As its name indicates it’s spicy water made from chiles. Aguachile can also be considered the Mexican version of Ceviche, however, the methods used to “cure” the seafood with...
Tostones – Fried Green Plantain

Tostones – Fried Green Plantain

My grandmother used to have a small kiosk that she’d put up in no time during the busy summer days, and she would sell all kinds of food there; fish, clams, shrimp, arepas, empanadas, fried plantain and more. Sometimes she would send us (kids) to walk down the...
How to Make Ramp Butter

How to Make Ramp Butter

In the midst of quarantine life, something that none of us ever imagined; I have been cooking at home and creating a ton of delicious food. Even though today is a gray and rainy day, it is spring! Which means it is ramp season. Under normal circumstances, the farmers...
Salpicon de Camarones – Pickled Shrimp

Salpicon de Camarones – Pickled Shrimp

About this recipe Salpicon is a cold appetizer made with meat, pork, or fish that has been pickled in oil and vinegar. Not to be confused with ceviche where the fish is raw and the acidity is used to break down the protein. For salpicon the protein is cooked before...
Exploring La Crosse – Wisconsin

Exploring La Crosse – Wisconsin

I made Wisconsin my home almost 18 years ago, and I still get excited when I discover new places to visit and explore. The more I get to know Wisconsin, the more I love it here, winter and all! But… let’s not even go there because SUMMER is here! If you are...