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Lasagna
Years ago, I discovered I enjoyed cooking. It was like cheap therapy for me. Chopping helped soothe my frustrations, measuring occupied my mind and creating helped to satisfy something within me....
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WHB: Sri Lankan Beef Dinner
For the longest time, I have looked for an explanation of what “palillo” is. It is a spice and coloring agent that is commonly used in Peruvian cooking. I typically replace turmeric and saffron with...
View ArticleAsado con Pure // Roast Beef with Mashed Potatoes
Comfort food is always important in any country. This dish is one of the many I consider comfort foods here in Peru. It is typically made with a minimal amount of reconstituted mushrooms, but I find...
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Estofado Norteño de Carne // Northern Peru Beef Stew
Sometimes it seems all recipes are considered stew, but Estofado Norteño de Carne is one that seems to stand out to me. I think it is the splash of vinegar in the marinade. Nevertheless, this is a...
View ArticleGuiso de Carne // Peruvian Beef Stew II
What a delicious stew to serve on a chilly fall day! This is a deliciously seasoned sauce that the beef stews in for enough time to make it melt in your mouth tender. Ingredients 2 pounds of stew meat,...
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Rocoto Relleno // Stuffed Peruvian Death Peppers
Rocotos are known for a delicious appetizer or meal when they are bathed, stuffed and baked to perfection. The vinegar & sugar bath calms the heat. A little. The stuffing has another kind of...
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Res a la Cerveza Negra // Dark Beer Braised Ribs
If you are looking for a stew rich in flavor, this is a top choice! The short ribs are braised in a dark beer sauce for enough time to make them soft and tender. You could use a different cut of beef...
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Beef with Mushroom Gravy
Who doesn’t enjoy having a good meal and extra time on their hands? Yeah, I like that too! So many meals here in Peru seem to take quite a bit of time to prepare. That is not always bad, cooking is an...
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Seco de Res // Cilantro Beef Stew
When asked my favorite dish in Peru, without hesitation, I explain that there are favorites in each region, but that Seco is indeed my favorite Criolla dish. This is such a flavorful dish due to the...
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Malaya Dorada // Peruvian Skirt Steak
Malaya Dorada is a simple, flavorful dish. The meat literally falls apart and pairs perfectly with potatoes or rice. You are probably wondering what happened to me. I am even wondering what happened...
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