How to Make Marinara Sauce
In this post I want to show you how to make marinara sauce. This is a very easy and quick version and it renders you a very tasty sauce for pasta, gnocchi or polenta. Marinara sauc
How to Make Salsa with Canned Tomatoes
Making salsa with canned tomatoes is a convenient and delicious way to enjoy this versatile condiment. Here’s how you can make a classic salsa using canned tomatoes: Easy Sal
How to Make Red Lentil Soup
This red lentil soup recipe is very nutritious and super flavorful. It is loaded with veggies and is a very nice vegetarian and vegan meal. Red lentils are smaller than brown ones
How to Make Creamy Polenta
Polenta is a traditional Italian dish made from cornmeal, known for its creamy texture and versatility in both savory and sweet preparations. Here’s an overview and a recipe
How to Make Pico de Gallo Salsa
This pico de gallo recipe is quick and easy and superbly fresh. Pico de gallo is a raw Mexican salsa that is made from onion, tomatoes, jalapenos and lime juice — although I
How to Make Guacamole
Making guacamole is so easy it is a shame to buy it store made. It also will always taste 1000 times better if you make it from scratch! Here is what you are going to need for this
How to Make Asparagus with Parmesan
Asparagus is a versatile and nutritious vegetable that’s enjoyed around the world. It’s known for its delicate, slightly nutty flavor and tender-crisp texture. Here’s a bit m
How to Make Sweet Potato Wedges
These sweet potato wedges are super easy to make and they are packed with flavor! All you need to do is preheat an oven to 400 degrees. Peel 4 or 5 large sweet potatoes and cut the
How to Make Humintas – Bolivian Style Tamales
Humintas (Oomeantas) are a kind of Bolivian tamale without any filling. They can be cooked by steaming or in the oven. This recipe is for steamed humintas. However, you can go ahea
How to Make Avocado, Celery & Tomato Salad
Let’s make an avocado, celery and tomato salad today. This salad goes really well with chicken, beef and fish. It is easy and very tasty. You will need: 4 celery stalks, stri
How to Make Fried Yuca
Yuca a.k.a. Cassava is a starchy tuberous root native to South America. You will find this root in Latin American and Asian supermarkets. It is rich in phosphorous, calcium and vit
How to Make Roasted Butternut Squash & Pears
This is by far one of my favorite Fall roasted side dishes. I love the natural sweetness of the squash combined with the pears. I usually use Bartlett pears but you can use any kin