Causa is Peru’s version of potato salad and it’s also one of my favorites. It seems unfair to compare it to the yellow, mayo-laden, eggy stuff we have here in the US. Causa is actually more like a cold gratin with layers of creamy pureed potatoes, tuna (or chicken or crab), avocado and a garnish [...]
By Theresa
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Posted in Appetizers, Fish & Seafood, holiday, Latin American, Peruvian, Salad, Sides, Vegetable, vegetables
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Also tagged fish, holiday, Latin American, potato, Salad
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Today is the last day of my Spanish “class” (not sure whether 2 students qualifies as a class). I stumbled upon this free class by chance and it’s turned out to be one of the best things I’ve done all year. It’s close to work, it’s fun and is the motivation I need to improve [...]
My friend Elizabeth is a brilliant chef in the making. And as it is her dream to one day open her own Peruvian restaurant, she’s decided to hold monthly dinners to test-run dishes and drinks for friends. Taste testing? I’m happy to lend my taste-buds to the cause! (^_^) Last week was the first of [...]
By Theresa
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Posted in Appetizers, Fish & Seafood, Latin American, Main Dish, Peruvian, Soups & Stews, vegetables
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Also tagged beef, cheese, dried fruit, Latin American, lucuma, potato, shellfish, tart
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I made this amazing cheesecake TWO WEEKS AGO, but never got around to posting the recipe. Why? Because my life has been crazy (not fun-crazy; I mean, crazy-crazy). I was moving out, then I wasn’t. Now I moving out for sure, which means I have to find a sub-letter my roommate and her boyfriend approve [...]
By Theresa
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Posted in Baked Goods - Sweet, Dessert, Latin American, Peruvian, Pies & Pastries
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Also tagged American, cake, cheese, custard, Fruit, Latin American, lucuma, nuts, pie
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Traditional arroz con pollo is made with chicken—duh— but I adapted it for my two hungry Pescatarian girls at our monthly roommate dinner. I have Dennis’ mom, Ana, to thank for the recipes and mi Guapito to thank for the translations! For more Peruvian recipes, Yanuq is a great source. I found the recipe for [...]
By Theresa
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Posted in Fish & Seafood, Latin American, Main Dish, Pasta & Grains, Peruvian, Salad, Sides, Vegetable
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Also tagged cheese, citrus, fish, Latin American, rice, sauce, shrimp
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I’m back. Ten glorious days of stuffing my face with as many Peruvian culinary delights as possible—now that is my idea of vacation. My body is a little mad at me (and was really pissed on the flight back home) for being such a glutton, but I don’t care. It was worth it. I’ve posted [...]
By Theresa
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Posted in Beef & Lamb, Fish & Seafood, Latin American, Main Dish, Pasta & Grains, Peruvian, Poultry, vegetables
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Also tagged beef, chicken, dinner, fish, goat, Latin American, lunch, pork, rice, sauce, seafood
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