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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 ...

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.

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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