If you are a coconut lover like I am, you will love this combo of pineapple and coconut in a cake. It is perfect for an afternoon picnic with your friends. Now with a toddler that loves to go outside, I have to think about...
"Encanelado" is a Peruvian dessert that we love to do every birthday and put in tiny paper cups as a side sweet treat. We have a sweet tooth in Peru...
The carrot cake is a family favourite and crowd-pleaser. So I regularly do it. This one is extra moist because we put some pineapple inside, so make sure to bake it in two moulds so it cooks evenly. Otherwise will go a little raw in...
In Peru, we called this dessert "Pionono" don't ask me why but it seems that what is called when you roll a cake with filling inside and that is exactly what this dessert is, a delicate vanilla flavoured cake with a dulce de leche filling....
The "Pastel de Acelga" or Silverbeet Tart is a staple in my mother's house, so that is why for me is like a portion of comfort food. It always reminds me back home when I eat it, and I'm trying to introduce that tradition to...
I'm always starting the day with a good breakfast. I'm not the kind of girl that can start the day without it, I can't understand how people can handle going thru their day without something in their stomachs. I'll always eat more during the day...
"lenguas de gato" is a popular biscuit in Peru to take with your coffee or tea. The translation will be cat’s tongue biscuit, but as weird at it sounds they are a delicate buttery and crispy biscuit. You will see that is an easy recipe...
Every time we see some different mushroom in our local market we will do this mushroom quiche or a risotto. We think is a nice way of eating those mushroom and have a very good side dish for meat, salad or just by itself. Ingredients: 1 pastry...
A simple and quick recipe for those coconut lovers out there. You can change the hazelnuts for other nuts that you fancy better, but I can assure you that this is a killer combo. Ingredients: 3 egg whites 3/4 cup of sugar 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar 2 cups of...
The Lemon Meringue Pie is one of Chris favourite dessert, so I do it frequently. You can do it very simple by just purchasing a pre-made base or elevate the dessert by doing it from scratch. Both are valid ways, but I tend to do...