Recipes
-
From Generation to Generation Cuzco’s Torrejas Bring People Together
As June approaches, you will hear many of the people of Cuzco start talking about one of the most famous…
Read More » -
A Hearty Dish, Cuzco’s Uchu of Dried Peas
The delicious dishes of Cuzco’s cuisine require a diversity of ingredients, not just native products of the area but also…
Read More » -
Loquat, a Delicious Treat in Cuzco
As long as the rains keep falling the fruit trees continue to produce. An example is the loquat. It is…
Read More » -
Peanuts, the Magic of Cuzco’s Favorite Dishes.
Though well known throughout the world, the peanut, called maní in South American Spanish, forms a key part of Cuzco’s…
Read More » -
A Classic Cuzco Dish Draws Attention, Uchu de Lisas
For many people cooking is a fun way to spend time and forget about the woes of life. But eating…
Read More » -
Peaches Rule for Easter in Cuzco
During Easter peaches show up in Cuzco and are an important food for the holiday. Of course they are enjoyed…
Read More » -
Yerba Buena, Cuzco’s Mint, Enlivens its Traditional Food
Yerba buena with its sweet taste of mint, not only enlivens palates it fills Cuzco’s gardens with freshness given Its…
Read More » -
White Chicha from Quinoa Slakes Thirst in Cuzco
Chicha is a refreshing and nutritious drink that we love in Cuzco. It is a gentle drink with a low…
Read More » -
A Recipe for Cuzco’s Traditional Carnival Puchero (Thimpu)
During Cuzco’s Carnival it often rains and people have fun spraying foam and tossing buckets of water at each other.…
Read More » -
The Classic of Creole Cuisine, Ají de Gallina, Thrills Young and Old Alike
Golden ají de gallina, shredded chicken and ají, is the favorite dish of many Peruvians, especially children. Strange enough it…
Read More »