Peruvian Ceviche
Peruvian Ceviche What is your favorite seafood? Mine is hands down Peruvian ceviche. I cannot wait to visit Peru as I really miss Corvina (king of all fish) but you can use mahi-mahi, grouper or flounder instead. The most important is
Charapa eggs with bacon
Charapa Eggs with Bacon What is your favorite meal? Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day. I named this sandwich “Charapa eggs with bacon”. The term Charapa refers to Peruvians that are from the Amazon. Their cuisine is called "cocina
Peruvian Spicy Creamed Chicken
Ají de Gallina Chicken is one of those dishes that I would never order at a restaurant (boring) but I do like making it myself. Peruvians love to eat chicken and this Peruvian Spicy Creamed Chicken (Ají de Gallina) is a
Peruvian Beef Empanadas
Peruvian Beef Empanadas | Empanadas Peruanas Who likes empanadas? Every Latin American country has its own version. These are Peruvian beef empanas a childhood favorite of mine. I bake them instead of frying to keep them healthy and they taste just
Peruvian Green Pasta
Peruvian Green Pasta Peruvian green spaghetti (or also Tallarines Verdes) was my favorite dish as a child. It’s my ultimate comfort food and reminds me of my late Peruvian mama. I love recreating the scent of my childhood for my girls.
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
Seafood Platter
I could eat this seafood platter for lunch every day. Nothing beats the freshness of Peruvian seafood. We can thank the glorious Pacific cold water for this seafood gift. Cannot wait to visit my family in Lima this summer so
Ceviche
Ceviche is hands down one of my top 5 favorite dishes of all time. It reigns supreme and is unparalleled in Peru’s rich and diverse gastronomy. Ceviche wears its own. It can be spicy, citric and full of bold flavors.