Category: In the Kitchen

Rum and Raisins Ice Cream

This is a very easy rum and raisins ice cream recipe with no eggs. Esta es una receta super fácil de helado de ron con pasas sin huevo.

Dessert

Category: In the Kitchen

Chocolate and Berries French Macarons

  Para la receta en español sigue hasta el final This is recipe number 2 from my craving-sweets day. You will be amazed at how easy these are. We paired these Macarons and Palmiers with hot tea and one of our wonderful neighbors. I used Yotam Ottolenghi’s recipe for the macarons and a simple compote […]

Dessert In the Kitchen

Category: In the Kitchen

Palmiers/Palmeritas

Para la versión en español continúa hasta el final There are no excuses for this post. I really wanted to eat some sweets but I did not want to spend hours cooking. Also, I wanted something easy and fancy-looking so a spoonful of Nutella was not a choice… I meant for today. Lets go straight […]

Dessert In the Kitchen

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Quesillo (Venezuelan Flan) Not your granny’s flan*

This is for sure not your granny’s flan… *Unless you are venezuelan 😉

Dessert In the Kitchen

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Pan de Jamón (Venezuelan Christmas Bread)

Para la versión en español seguir hasta el final   A real Venezuelan starts planning Christmas celebration from the moment we received the first part of our Christmas bonus (which is about July) well… If you have some money left over. To keep the tradition going, and to start adding to the shopping list, here […]

Bread In the Kitchen

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Papitas (Fried Cassava and Cheese Balls)

Para la versión en español sigue hasta el final   Papitas are some of the most known fried food in Maracaibo. Next to Pastelitos, Tequeños and Mandocas, these are usually eaten for breakfast. The name Papitas translate into “Little Potatoes” even though there is not potato in it.   The origin of the name will […]

Breakfast In the Kitchen

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Chicha Venezolana (Venezuelan Rice Drink)

Para la version en español siga hasta el final. I know, I know… I was gone for too long… again! But I came with a new plan and this one involved my mom… Woo hoo!!! Just so you know this lady is the sweetest ever and she has such a positive personality that makes me […]

Drinks In the Kitchen

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Pernil Horneado Venezolano (Venezuelan Roasted Fresh Ham)

Well, after a few events that usually happen in our lives, I am finally back! 😀 After living in the US for almost 6 years, I miss the food I grew up with, a TON. Pernil Horneado is a dish a regular Venezuelan family will make for christmas eve or new year’s eve as part […]

In the Kitchen Main Dish

Category: In the Kitchen

Enrollados Venezolanos (Venezuelan Pastry)

Hey there! The pastry I am going to show you is known in Venezuela as “enrollado”. You can find enrollados in bakeries (which in Venezuela are frequent places to go daily for some fresh bread, and pastries of course). Since I move to the US I’ve been reading different cook books, and noticed that Venezuelan […]

Dessert In the Kitchen

Category: In the Kitchen

Ceviche with Mango.

Hello again! Ceviche is a traditional peruvian dish. I love ceviche and usually prepared it for my husband and I as a light dinner. Last week I made it for a ladies night out here at the subdivision and Thanks God! it was a success. I have to say, I love good attention (who doesn’t). […]

In the Kitchen Main Dish