When living in Peru, I didn't always have time to eat at home regularly. Papas rellenas were my go-to street food and is one of my favor

The humble Guiso de quinua, as one of my research participants said, is a meal in and of itself. It packs a punch of flavor, gives you...

Can I be real for a minute? As much as I wanted to feed my little girl all the best things in the world I also used to make baby food for ec

I love collard greens. I love them cooked until they are tender and melt in your mouth; I love them in soup to give added color and...

When I was in culinary school and studied in Peru, I learned of a super simple salad from Arequipa called Solterito, which literally means &

Summertime in New England brings not only heat but humidity. There is nothing more refreshing then a cold glass of water that has a beautifu

Pollo al maní, or Peruvian Chicken Peanut Stew, is not something you usually find on menus in U.S.-based restaurants. Perhaps it's...

It wasn't until I was an adult and living in Lima did I first encounter emoliente peruano. Once I found it, I obsessed about it not only...

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...