Beef Stir Fry
Beef Stir Fry Lomo saltado or beef stir fry is my ultimate comfort food. Whenever I am craving meat this iconic Peruvian dish brings me back to childhood. What is lomo saltado? It’s marinated strips of sirloin steak stir-fry with soy
Feeling grateful at Jepson Center
It’s a very special Birthday for me. My beloved Mama never reached 45 and 44 has been my scary age. Am thankful to be alive to raise my beautiful daughters and guide them through life. Life is precious, enjoy every
Peach Upside Down Cake
Peach Upside Down Cake My Peach Upside Down Cake is bomb and low calories. I like to add a dollop of Greek yogurt or ice cream as a side. Thanksgiving in the era of COVID will look different, so make a
Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Pancakes
Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Pancakes I miss going out to brunch, so I decided to make the weekend breakfast extra special. These pancakes are airy and delicious. My girls added @yummallo unicorn mix for extra sparkle and fun. 1½ cups GF flour
Pineapple Upside Down Cake
Pineapple Upside Down Cake Are you cooking for Thanksgiving? Traveling? If you are looking for a unique Thanksgiving dessert, this is it! Let’s face it.. turkey day in the era of COVID-19 will look different, so make a different dessert. This
9 things about me
Thank you for following me and spreading the love. I've gained some new followers so thought I'd reintroduce myself to those new here. Say hi and if you're up for it, share something about you in the comments! 1. I was
Caramelized Butternut Squash Carpaccio
Caramelized Butternut Squash Carpaccio Butternut squash is an underrated vegetable in my book. This dish is perfect for Thanksgiving or a special occasion. It’s quite involved but worth it. The butternut squash turns almost caramel as it chars in the oven.
Pisco Sour
Pisco Sour Have you ever had a pisco sour? It’s Peru’s national drink and one of my favorites. Pisco is a light and luxurious clear liquid that is distilled from pure grapes. I love that it's both sweet and sour. We
Lentils and brown rice
Lentils and brown rice "Menestra de lentejas con arroz" is my ultimate comfort food. My Peruvian mom cooked it every Monday during my childhood. Lentils are full of iron, protein and super filling. It is a tradition I choose to replicate
Salmon Recipe
Salmon Recipe Our greatest wealth is health and good food is the secret. Did you know salmon is oilier than most fish but is recommended for its omega-3 fatty acids, which helps to lower cholesterol. 4 salmon fillets1 lemon 🍋1 tablespoon