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Making Homemade Pasta from Scratch Last year when my husband and son asked me: what do you want for Christmas? I replied, a Marcato Atlas 150 Italian pasta machine, which had the right size to use at home and great reviews. Though I had made …
Aji de Gallina (Chicken Spicy Stew) is a delicious traditional Peruvian plate. Aji de Gallina is a traditional Peruvian spicy creamy chicken stew-like dish. It is served over yellow potatoes, when available. Decorated with boiled eggs and black olives from Peru. Served with a side …
Lettuce Wrap Tacos with Lean Beef THE HEALTHIER SIDE A healthier version of a taco. Low carb. Low fat. A delicious mix of textures. No taco pre-packed seasoning used. Taco Lettuce Wrap with Lean Ground Beef If you crave …
As a child we had a banana tree at our garden in Lima, Peru. We baked this banana bread, also known in Spanish as Keke de Platano, and made many other desserts with banana, including banana cakes and banana pies. Banana is a versatile fruit. …
Cooking Beef Brisket An easier version to prepare beef brisket. Rather than having to smoke it for over 12 hours, this brisket can be cooked in about half the time. It requires slow cooking at a lower temperature, and the result is a juicy …
Lean lamb is a great source of protein and vitamins, promoting our nervous system’s health and boosting our immune system. Roasted Rack of Lamb with Vegetables This is one of my family’s favorites dishes. It is simple, as it only requires a few ingredients, and …
Making Homemade Pasta from Scratch Last year when my husband and son asked me: what do you want for Christmas? I replied, a Marcato Atlas 150 Italian pasta machine, which had the right size to use at home and great reviews. Though I had made …
Lettuce Wrap Tacos with Lean Beef THE HEALTHIER SIDE A healthier version of a taco. Low carb. Low fat. A delicious mix of textures. No taco pre-packed seasoning used. Taco Lettuce Wrap with Lean Ground Beef If you crave …
Aji de Gallina (Chicken Spicy Stew) is a delicious traditional Peruvian plate. Aji de Gallina is a traditional Peruvian spicy creamy chicken stew-like dish. It is served over yellow potatoes, when available. Decorated with boiled eggs and black olives from Peru. Served with a side …
Traditional Peruvian Fish Ceviche. Most historians agree that ceviche, cebiche or seviche was originated in Peru. The Moche Culture, also known as Mochica, lived in the Northern Coast of Peru between 100-700 AD. They prepared ceviche with fresh fish and fruits, the earlier version of …
