Guest post by Antonella Delfino. I love this apple cake; I can even say it is my favorite. The first time I tr

    Guest Post by: Antonella Delfino. A popular comfort food in Peru, asado sandwich is made whene

Guest post by Antonella Delfino. In most Peruvian homes, families are used to always having homemade cakes, co

We have talked a lot about quinoa in previous posts. Why? Simply because it's such an awesome ingredient. We c

I don't think I've ever met anyone who doesn't love lasagna. And note that I've used the word love, not like.

South America is in the middle of winter right now, and cold days call for something warm, nurturing and comfo

Bolitas de nuez or "nut balls", are made with finely grated or processed Brazil nuts, ground vanilla cookies,

Cebiche, cebiche, cebiche. Is that all Peruvians eat, some may wonder. And the answer is YES! OK, before all P

My chocolate addiction is no secret to anyone who knows me. A day in my life rarely goes by without me indulgi

Empanadas are  savory or sweet turnovers, that enclose a variety of delicious fillings, and are very popular

This recipe was made by Antonella, my daughter in law, and I thought it would be a great one to share, especia

Vegetable tarts, pies and gratins are an easy way to get those 5 portions of fruit and veg a day, without havi

Asado is a classic and homey dish that is usually served with rice and mashed potatoes, and because of the typ

It's my favorite day of the week again! I'm sorry, I know the cliche is to hate Mondays, and I'm not being too

The first time I was in Lima, it was a "small" city with only 4 million inhabitants (today almost 10 million p

Yesterday, June 28th, Peru celebrated its National Cebiche Day. What more do we need to say? Any reason is goo

Amazonian people are known to be hot and passionate, but also cheerful and happy. Their most cherished celebra

Boiled and mashed yucca, stuffed with a little square of cheese and a pinch of fresh herbs, then breaded and f

My mom and I spent the past couple days together, and unsurprisingly, half of that time we were in the kitchen

Airy, foamy, light, and delicate… these are some of the words I can use to describe this dessert. In Pe

What is a Peruvian wedding without an extravagant table full of sweets? We are crazy about them, and manás an

Two months ago my daughter and I went to Charlottesville, Virginia, and one afternoon, while browsing through

When we started Peru Delights, and I was trying to expand my range of Peruvian veggie recipes, my mother menti

This week is sacred in Peru. Easter week. And by sacred we don't necessarily mean religious, because non-belie

Fresh corn, and cilantro leaves are the base of the comforting and delicious tamalitos verdes. Eaten as a ligh

Molded ground beef with veggies and rice. Gastón Acurio, our most famous chef, says that growing up in upper

Andean pumpkin, potato and black mint stew Its original name was rocro, in Quechua, and then it transmuted to

Sea bass with sauteéd vegetables, Chorrillos-style Chorrillos is a traditional fishermen’s district next to

The dish I’m going to share with you today is definitely not in the “traditional food” category. Pink sa

Potatoes with cheese, chilies and black mint sauce, serenaded by Caetano Veloso October the 31st. Halloween! F

Colorful spicy rice with scallops and vegetables. Peru is a country that prides itself for the quality of its

The first time I had the brilliant idea to make dulce de leche from scratch (what we call manjarblanco), I cho

A Philosopher who fell under the spell of Peruvian cooking. A Nicaraguan who decided to become a Peruvian chef

Golden-fried creamy potato dough stuffed with (soy) meat, eggs, raisins and olives Papa rellena is one of my f

Raw fish, salt, and chili peppers. That was the first recipe for Cebiche more than 500 years ago. It wasn&rsqu

LIGHT AND FLUFFY SPONGE CAKE SOAKED IN VANILLA FLAVORED THREE MILKS MIXTURE. Tres Leches is our family´s all