

Ceviche for every occasion, Peruvian style
In honor of National Ceviche Day of Peru, we share recipes for a classic ceviche and leche de tigre, Peruvian-style!
Jun 29, 20236 min read
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Craving the Coast: Escabeche de pescado
This week I was missing Peru. One dish in particular that reminds me of home and family is Escabeche de pescado, a vinegary fish stew.
Mar 31, 20234 min read
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Creamy and smooth arroz con leche, Peruvian style!
If ever I had a culinary nemesis, it is arroz con leche, or ride pudding. Yes, I know, it's pretty dang simple and only has a couple...
Feb 27, 20233 min read
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At my father's request, Cau cau!
My father's birthday is New Year's Day. While many people party on New Year's Eve, for many years now I have stayed in and prepared food...
Feb 1, 20233 min read
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Quinoa for breakfast? Oh yeah!
Take leftover quinoa and turn it into a delicious and nutritious hot breakfast.
Oct 31, 20223 min read
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Kiwicha con leche, Peru's amaranth breakfast drink
A super easy recipe for a delicious and nutritious Peruvian breakfast drink recipe made from amaranth, Kiwicha con leche.
Jun 30, 20223 min read
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Tarwi, Chocho, or Lupini: The slow-your-roll bean
There are only two beans,that are actually indigenous to Peru. This about one of them, tarwi, and how I learned to appreciate it.
May 5, 20226 min read
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Locro de zapallo, one of the most Andean dishes I know
Locro de zapallo is a dish that predates both the Spanish and the Inca. It features many ingredients whose origins are the Andes.
Mar 31, 20223 min read
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Inchicapi, a peanut soup from the Selva of Peru
The memory of that soup I ate at the tail-end of my many hours-long day at Mistura makes me smile. It opened my eyes...
Feb 28, 20225 min read
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Reflections on food traditions and tamales
Creating a family tradition of making tamales together.
Jan 1, 20224 min read
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