Apr 1, 20195 min read
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...
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Dec 23, 20184 min read
Tamales a la Chiquimamis
Winter time is a season when our family gathers together for many things. We have quite a few birthdays that fall in December (and...
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Aug 29, 20182 min read
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!
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Aug 10, 20184 min read
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.
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Jul 30, 20183 min read
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
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Jun 11, 20185 min read
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.
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May 16, 20183 min read
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
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Apr 5, 20184 min read
Las Mañanitas & Green Spaghettis aka Tallarines Verdes
It's Chef Mama Krysia's birthday and she's whipped up her and Kahlo's (and abuelo's!) favorite dish!
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Mar 26, 20184 min read
Peru, presente!
A mom and daughter representing Peru at a school International Night with Aji de gallina!
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Mar 18, 20183 min read
Snow Day Banana Bread
We live in the Boston-area and in the last couple weeks we've gotten hit by 3 Nor'easters. So, snow day banana bread!
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