by Sujhey B | Jan 23, 2022
Nothing better for winter days than a big bowl of soup. This fish soup is one that my grandma used to make often for lunch, the type of fish would vary depending on what was available at the market. I recently had my sister visiting over the holidays, at her request...
by Sujhey B | Jul 21, 2021 |
In Latin America, we eat a lot of rice. Instead of eating “meat and potatoes” we do meat and rice, or chicken and rice, or beans and rice, or pretty much anything and rice. Growing up we probably ate rice daily. In Venezuela, it is quite common to accompany every meal...
by Sujhey B | Jan 22, 2021
Every year I make sure to grow my cooking book collection. I definitely have some favorites, those are the books that I reach out over and over to get inspiration in my kitchen when cooking for my family or when planning a menu for clients. Few weeks ago I added the...
by Sujhey B | Jan 8, 2021
January and February are my most favorite months to make all sorts of soups for dinner. Not only do we come from eating all kinds of treats during the holidays, but the weather just calls for something warm to keep our bodies fueled. Butternut squash and chipotle in...
by Sujhey B | Dec 21, 2020
Here is a traditional Venezuelan recipe that I probably only make once a year, for good reasons. It is a recipe that requires time. This dish is very well known in the capital city of Venezuela. I honestly don’t remember having this dish at home much, but I did...
by Sujhey B | Nov 11, 2020
Saltado is the Spanish word for Stir Fry. The literal translation is “jumped”. I am presenting a spin on the traditional Peruvian Lomo Saltado, using salmon instead of beef. While Aji Amarillo is one of the staple ingredients in Peruvian cuisine, it is hard to come...
by Sujhey B | Oct 31, 2020
Last week I had the opportunity to learn how to make this sweet bread called Pan de Muerto, a traditional part of the celebration of Dia de los Muertos – Day of the Dead – in Mexico. It was a collaboration with Estrella Chavez Galvan, food blogger, and...
by Sujhey B | Sep 20, 2020 |
Mango is one of the tropical fruits that brings me back the most memories of my upbringing in Venezuela. It could be because of the tall leafy mango tree in our yard that served as a meeting hub with neighbors and friends during hot afternoons, or because mango...
by Sujhey B | Sep 12, 2020
Let’s make some tostadas!!! Here is a simple recipe suitable for any cooking enthusiast that requires very minimum skills. Tostadas are commonly made with tortillas that might be a day old or not fresh enough to make tacos. That is obviously for households where...
by Sujhey B | Aug 20, 2020
Here is another summertime favorite. A recipe that requires no heat makes for a perfect hot summer day indulgence and especially when it is made with the freshest summer produce at their peak. That’s why gazpacho is always on my summer favorites list. It is...
