by Janice | Nov 10, 2024 | Blog
The Ensalada de Gallina is a cherished Venezuelan salad that takes center stage during the holidays, particularly on Christmas. This dish is similar to the well-known Russian salad but with some different ingredients and a distinctive Venezuelan twist. Although...
by Janice | Nov 8, 2024 | Argentina, Blog, Desserts, Recipes
About a decade ago, I visited Buenos Aires, and my mind was blown by the city’s food culture. While the buttery “medialunas de manteca” were unforgettable, the real stars were the alfajores. If you’ve never had an alfajor, imagine two soft, crumbly cookies sandwiched...
by Janice | Nov 2, 2024 | Blog, Chicken, Perú
Peruvian Chicken in Sillao Sauce is a traditional dish that combines the flavors of local cuisine with Asian ingredients introduced to Peru by Chinese immigrants. In this dish, the chicken is coated in an irresistible sillao sauce, a type of light soy sauce that...
by Janice | Oct 24, 2024 | Blog, Salads
Homemade Sauerkraut is a fermented food made from cabbage, salt, and sometimes other ingredients. The fermentation process transforms the cabbage’s natural sugars into lactic acid, giving sauerkraut its characteristic tangy and sour taste. This intense flavor...
by Janice | Oct 23, 2024 | Blog, Lunch Recipes
Lo Mein is a Cantonese noodle dish that Americans love as if it were their own. The name “Lo Mein” translates to “mixed” or “tossed” (lo) and “noodles” (mein). This dish is all about simplicity – vegetables stir-fried in a savory...
