Baked Corvina
Baked Corvina / Corvina a la Plancha As a proud Peruvian I love my seafood. Corvina is the king of all fish in my opinion. Corvina is a firm white fish that flakes when cooked. It's the fish of choice to
Peruvian Mac & Cheese
Peruvian Mac & Cheese / Huancaina Macaroni When it comes to mac & cheese, buying quality cheese is key. My kids love mac & cheese and I wanted to make this dish with a Peruvian twist. Hence I created the huancaina
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
Green Pasta
Green Pasta (aka Tallarines Verdes) As promised I'm sharing a recipe of one of my favorite Peruvian childhood dishes. My Mama used to make it for me growing up and now I make it for my daughters. Passing down my Peruvian
Peruvian Causa
Peruvian Causa Have you ever had Peruvian causa? It’s one my favorite Peruvian dishes. A causa is a traditional layered dish made of yellow mashed potatoes. It’s so versatile as you can layer it with crab, tuna or chicken. I was
Taco Tuesday
Taco Tuesday | Taco Martes What’s more fun than Taco Tuesday? My kids love taco night as I set up a serving station and making it a fun and interactive experience. This Peruvian cilantro sauce is creamy and delicious. I love
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
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