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Creamy and smooth arroz con leche, Peruvian style!

If ever I had a culinary nemesis, it is arroz con leche, or ride pudding. Yes, I know, it's pretty dang simple and only has a couple...

At my father's request, Cau cau!

My father's birthday is New Year's Day. While many people party on New Year's Eve, for many years now I have stayed in and prepared food...

Cachangas con api, a simple and super satisfying breakfast

Cachangas con api is a fun example of when Indigenous food preparations mix with colonial ones and create something new and delicious.

Tarwi, Chocho, or Lupini: The slow-your-roll bean

There are only two beans,that are actually indigenous to Peru. This about one of them, tarwi, and how I learned to appreciate it.

Inchicapi, a peanut soup from the Selva of Peru

The memory of that soup I ate at the tail-end of my many hours-long day at Mistura makes me smile. It opened my eyes...

Vegan Llapingachos, a mi estilo!

I love potatoes. As a Peruvian American I sometimes think that potatoes are running through my veins. I enjoy them in any possible way...

Reflections on food traditions and tamales

Creating a family tradition of making tamales together.

The evolution of Ocopa arequipeña

History of ocopa arequipeña and recipe!

Aguadito de pollo, a family favorite

When I think of this Peruvian chicken soup, I always think of my little sister Courtney and her wife. Not only is my sister insanely good...

Expressing Indigeneity on the table: Pastel de quinua

This year (yesterday, in fact!) was the Bicentennial of Peru on July 28th. To honor this special occasion I decided I wanted to share a...

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