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Alfajores: Peruvian Dulce de Leche Cookies

Posted by Milagritos on Sunday, August 22, 2010, In : Biscuits, Cookies & Sweet Treats

I've been meaning to post about these cookies or biscuits for a while now. In fact, it may be because of them that I started blogging. I wanted to start a conversation on little known foods outside of Latin America that are close to the heart to some of us living elsewhere around the world now. These cookies are dear to me not only because they are 'muy ricos' but because every bite reminds me of a childhood in Lima where I would get to roam around on a bicycle or a skateboard in order to hel...

Pan de Camote y Huevo (Peruvian Sweet Potato & Egg Bread)

Posted by Milagritos on Wednesday, February 24, 2010, In : Bread

This is my first time blogging for the Bread Baking Day event (#27). It has been a great pleasure and a lot of fun researching for the theme: a Latin American bread, un pan latino. I grew up in Lima eating my share of bread, which was usually, a breakfast affair. I remember eating bread which had sweet potato or pumpkin as an essential ingredient and decided to recreate a bread which would make my sweet memories justice. This bread has a delightful, light, buttery crumb reminiscent of brioche...

Peruvian Style Beer & Coriander Roast Pork with Caramelised Sweet Potato

Posted by Milagritos on Wednesday, February 17, 2010, In : Roasts

This is the way I like to roast stew pork or lamb. This dish is both a roast and a stew since the meat roasts in the oven. This helps the crust develop a caramelised crust and flavour. It is also a stew because most of the meat cooks submerged in abundant beer and coriander in order to infuse it with flavour and help it tenderise. This dish is delicious and it's one of the most requested recipes I make. The flavours are intense, sharp and alluring. This dish is likely to be different to any o...

Ceviche (or Cebiche) with Salmon, Prawns and Scallops

Posted by Milagritos on Monday, January 18, 2010, In : Seafood

However I choose to spell this dish, the mere thought of it makes my mouth water! It's the first go-to dish I think of when the weather becomes too hot for cooking and I'd rather save my energy for eating and enjoying summer. Just because there isn't any cooking involved (hmm...ok, only very little cooking involved if you like roasted vegetables to go with your ceviche) it doesn't mean you won't be thoroughly satisfied with it. The citrus juices provide the tang, the seafood provides the meat...