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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...

Reflections on food traditions and tamales

Creating a family tradition of making tamales together.

The Origins of Mazamorra Morada, Peruvian Purple Corn Pudding

A chef's exploration about a Peruvian dessert Mazamorra morada, from a personal and historical perspective.

The Pandemic Kitchen and my Hoarding Hallelujah Moment

This was not a post I had planned to write. I realized recently, after trying to work up the energy to create and test out another...

Papas rellenas, a Peruvian comfort food

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

Have you ever had Couve a Mineira?

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...

El solterito arequipeño, a great summer salad

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

Chicken or the egg...er, peanut first? The Savory Chicken Peanut Stew

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

Emoliente, el "desayuno cholo"

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...