Recipes
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A Cusco Delight, Sarza of Pig’s Feet (Patas de Cerdo)
It is simple to prepare this dish. When you see it served at the table, served in the form of…
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Learn how to make a Puchero, Cusco’s traditional carnival dish
In the region of Cusco the puchero is a traditional dish that is eaten in family in the month of…
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Fresh mangoes are delicious
I saw the delicious looking mangoes sitting in their packages of 6 at my local Costco. I wondered at their…
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Tacos in Peru from a Northern Eye
Tacos are folded simplicity that, when well prepared, are sublime. They are not traditional food in Peru, Mexico takes that…
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Peru Meets Mexico in a Flavorful Hot Sauce for Tacos
Ground ajíes, hot peppers, with other ingredients appear on tables throughout Peru. They strike roots deep into the country’s ancient…
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Solving the problem of Burned Rice
One problem we have in our homes is forgetting about the rice on the stove and then it smells of…
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Solterito, a Surprising Delight from Cusco’s Cuisine
Peruvian cuisine is filled with surprises, and not just because it has amazing chefs and restaurants among the world’s best.…
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A Delightful Quinoa Pudding in Cusco
Quinoa was a basic part of our ancestors’ diet and is still part of their Andean descendants’ life. We have…
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Making Mexico Mole and Talking Chiles
Many cultures concoct dense and warming chile sauces whether it be curry in East Asia, mole in Mexico or the…
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Grinding Sprouted Corn to Make Chicha
A week ago, I had the opportunity to learn the process of making chicha. A group of friends had been…
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