Ajiaco is a hearty & traditional Colombian soup from the region around Bogotá. It consists of a combination of shredded chicken, corn on the cob, and three types of potatoes, cooked in a chicken broth. And is flavored with a unique Colombian herb called guascas. All of which is accompanied by a number of garnishes […]
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Lomo Saltado is an Iconic Peruvian dish that combines Chinese and Peruvian ingredients. It includes thin cuts of tender steak, onions, tomatoes, and french fries. All of which are stir-fried in a savory and sour sauce for an absolutely delicious meal. Tips, Tricks & Suggestions Prep all of the ingredients beforehand: Just like with
Goulash(Gulyás) is an iconic Hungarian soup/stew that is perfect for a cold day. Consisting of hearty chunks of beef and tender vegetables all cooked in a paprika flavored broth. Last weekend we had some family friends over who had just returned from a trip to Hungary. And since they know how much I love
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Home fries are a simple and delicious breakfast side dish. It consists of pan-fried potatoes that are perfectly crisp on the outside and creamy on the inside. Along with sauteed onions and a simple combination of seasonings. I remember growing up every time my mother would bake some potatoes for dinner she’d pop a
Today we are back with another great vegetarian/vegan Indian recipe that even meat-lovers will enjoy. None other than delicious saag aloo! I’m sure many of you have heard of this dish before since it’s one of the most popular dishes served in Indian restaurants around the world. But if you haven’t it mainly
St. Patrick’s day is only a couple of days away. And as we’ve always done this time of the year we’re going to share another great Irish recipe that you can make for the occasion. However, today we’re not going to be making a traditional or classic dish. Instead, we’re going to cook something
Due to my mother’s Irish heritage, it should come as no surprise that potatoes were a mainstay of dinners growing up. And I was always impressed by her ability to prepare them in different ways so that things never got stale. She made baked potatoes, mashed potatoes, parsley potatoes, scalloped potatoes, and even french
St. Patrick’s day is nearly upon us and I for one couldn’t be more excited. Of course, I plan on celebrating the traditional way by drinking excessively while celebrating my Irish heritage. But what I’m most looking forward to is the food. You see despite growing up in a family with Irish roots we
I don’t know what the weather’s like where you live, but here in Colorado, it’s finally starting to feel a little bit like springtime. And while I’m excited for the change of seasons, I know from experience that we still have plenty of cool and chilly days before it’s officially summer. So we’ll still
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It would be nearly impossible to discuss Spanish cuisine without mentioning tapas. You can find the delicious mixture of snacks/appetizers being served in practically every bar throughout the country. And while the type of tapas can vary from region to region, or even bar to bar, there are a number of staples you will
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