Chocolate Risotto

Indulge in the rich and decadent world of chocolate with my Chocolate Risotto recipe. Inspired by a kitchen experiment, this dessert is the perfect fusion of creamy rice pudding and velvety chocolate goodness. The most delightful culinary surprises happen when we simply use what’s on hand.

Mamamama Arroz con Leche

A family favorite! passed to me from my mother in law, and from me to my three kids, and their better halves!

Pasta From Scratch

I learned to make pasta from scratch while growing up! My mom was a natural at it, and I also learned a bunch from my mother-in-law! When it comes down to pasta I love it all, the anticipation for the preparation day, the preparation of the dough, to the feel of the dough when ready;…

Chicharrones

Succulent slow cook pork, with a crisp finish and a golden look!

Pan Chapla/Chapla Bread

Peruvian Ancestral bread, that can be used as Pita Bread. Great flavor as it is made with anise seeds

Horchata

A must do with the family at home! is easy and it will kill your thirst and sweet tooth, add a little ice, coffee, or make it an sorbet! is up to you!

Yellow Cuban Rice

Last week I had Cuban food cravings! And though the Peruvian classic “Arroz a la Cubana” is an easy weeknight option, I actually wanted real cuban food. I am not Cuban, but a Peruvian with a great appetite. Hey! I am, like my mom always called me: a gordita that is always hungry 😉. Yellow…