2 servings; 5 min preparation; 5 min cooking time. For those days that you don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen, I made a light side dish with asparagus. It takes literally 10 min to make and it could accompany any meat or fish dish.
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The taste of Chivay
After visiting Arequipa, we travelled to Puno. Because this trip is quite long, we stayed for a day in a small place in the mountains called Chivay. It was the perfect opportunity to visit the Cruz del Condor.
Forbidden rice with edamame and haloumi
2-3 servings; 5 min preparation; 25 minutes cooking time. I had some haloumi in the fridge and wanted to make something fresh and light with it. Since I love the of the forbidden rice, I decided to combine the two together and make a light simple vinaigrette to blend the flavors. And because the dish…
Visiting Arequipa
Arequipa is the second biggest city in Peru, but in my opinion the most beautiful so far. It’s located on about 550 km South of Lima. Its colonial style buildings and landmarks are so beautiful that you won’t like to leave. If you have the opportunity, visit the colonial center with the big cathedral, the…
Ricotta barfi
6 servings; 5 min preparation; 35 min cooking time. Some desserts are so easy to make that you just gave to make them often. This dessert or a snack consists just a few ingredients, but it brings so much flavor. Everything comes from the magic power of spices. They can make from every simple ingredient…
Road trip from Nazca to Camaná
Visiting Nazca Most people visit Nazca because of the pre-inca figures, drawn on the ground. I agree that it’s a spectacular view, if you see the lines from above. There is a small airport, where many companies offer flights above the valley. The view is worth every cent, so don’t hesitate to book a flight….
The perfect filet mignon
2 servings; 5 min preparation; 20 min cooking. They say that fillet mignon is the Rolls Royce of all cuts and they are completely right. If you prepare it right, it melts in your mouth. It is by far one of the best parts meat you can buy.
Peruvian food journey
My food journey took me to Peru, where I’m staying for three weeks. My trip begins in the capital Lima and continues South along the coast to Pisco, Nazca and Camaná. After a week along the coast, we will climb to 2300 m above the sea level and visit Arequipa. The week after I’m heading…
Surinamese maizena cookies
15 servings; 10 min preparation; 1 hour waiting; 40 min cooking time. It’s time for something sweet again! These Surinamese cookies are very easy to make and really melt in your mouth. They are so addictive that once you make them, you will want to bake them every week.
Healthy Sunday: Italian salad
2 servings; 10 min preparation. It’s Healthy Sunday again! Is there a better way to celebrate healthy food, than a colorful salad. Today I chose Italian flavors again.
Portuguese buns
4 servings; 15 min preparation; 45 min cooking In my opinion, the first thing that every cook should learn how to make, is bread. It’s one of the essentials that every one of us eats daily. Instead of buying those expensive luxe buns from the bakery, you could bake them at home. You can use…
Mango-coconut dessert
12 servings; 40 min preparation; 8 h waiting; 20 min cooking time. This dessert is a real celebration of the mango taste. It is a great combination of fresh mango fruit and a coconut sponge. It doesn’t go more tropical than that. The sponge is a little bit dense because of the coconut flour, so…
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