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Beans That Made Him Cry

I had these smoked turkey necks in the freezer and a bag of pinto beans I needed to use up. I decided to throw them together into...

Chupe de camarones, a beloved Peruvian soup

Once upon a time, I hated seafood. My father used to say to me that it wasn't possible that I was his child if I didn't love seafood, as...

Our right to food

When Kahlo was an infant I sought out to tell her bedtime stories not only to help her fall asleep but to also give her a sense of...

Seco de res, Peruvian Beef Stew

When fall arrives in New England, I get in the mood for a nice stew. Peruvian dish, Seco de res!

Kahlo's Chicha Morada

Here in Boston we are swimming through another heatwave and it made me think about our favorite Peruvian drink, Chicha morada!

Sopa de quinua, Quinua kashki

While living in Peru I found soup being served in almost any outdoor produce market, in small and large stalls throughout.

Ceviche serrano-ish

In honor of Peruvian Independence day, July 28th, I (Chefmama Krysia) made something like a ceviche serrano for parents, also called ceviche

Is Ensalada Rusa Actually Russian?

Since I can remember I've been eating Ensalada Rusa, which translates as Russian Salad, at various family parties over the years.

Origins of Alfajores

It is said that the alfajor was originally called "alajú." ...The name is of Arabic origin, and “alajú” is believed to be derived

Rufus Estes: from slave to worldy chef

Digging into food history is a fascinating process. We often take eating for granted yet there is so much we can learn about each other when

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