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Strawberry caipirinha

Caroline's Cooking — Thu, 22 Jun 2023 20:54:14 +0000

This strawberry caipirinha is a bright, fresh and fruity variation on the classic Brazilian cocktail. It's easy to make directly in the glass, gently sweet but with a kick, too. Perfect to sip on on a warm day. For a long time cocktails were not my thing, but I think that's more I had a...

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Tuna stuffed avocado (palta rellena de atun)

Caroline's Cooking — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 11:00:00 +0000

This tuna stuffed avocado is a Peruvian favorite that's incredibly easy to prepare. It's a delicious, simple combination of flavors and makes a great light, no-cook lunch or appetizer. Many years ago now, I made a relatively last minute trip to Peru for around 10 days. As I ended one job, I managed to arrange...

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Maracuya sour (passion fruit pisco sour)

Caroline's Cooking — Thu, 09 Feb 2023 11:00:00 +0000

A maracuya sour is a wonderfully fruity twist on the Peruvian favorite, the pisco sour, with bright, fragrant passion fruit added into the mix. The result is a delicious combination of fruity, sweet-tart flavors that's refreshing with a pisco kick. In recent years, I have loved seeing a growing appreciation of Peruvian food outside of...

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Chimichurri marinated steak

Caroline's Cooking — Thu, 11 Aug 2022 11:00:00 +0000

This chimichurri marinated steak is easy to make, tender and packed with delicious garlicy herb flavor. Perfect for an easy, flavorful meal, and a great way to make the most of a cheaper cut. This post may contain affiliate links, where we earn from qualifying purchases. See more details in the policy page. In the...

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Brazilian corn pudding (curau de milho)

Caroline's Cooking — Thu, 09 Jun 2022 11:00:00 +0000

This Brazilian corn pudding, curau de milho, is a simple custard or pudding-like dessert that you can enjoy warm or chilled. It's really easy to make and has a bright color, smooth texture and tasty corn flavor. There are always a few things that I look forward to coming into season at each point in...

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Yuca fries

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 23 May 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Yuca fries are wonderfully crisp on the outside and gently soft in the middle. They are easy to make and just begging to be dipped in your favorite sauce. While best fresh, they keep their crispness well, so perfect to make ahead and share as a snack (if they last that long!) I first tried...

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Peruvian roast chicken (pollo a la brasa)

Caroline's Cooking — Thu, 11 Mar 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Peruvian roast chicken is traditionally made with whole chickens on a spit, but you can recreate the deliciousness with your oven. A simple but flavorful marinade adds an extra layer of flavor. And don't forget the sauce on the side! Rotisserie chicken is popular in a few cultures, and it's easy to understand why. After...

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Aji verde - Peruvian green sauce

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 08 Mar 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Aji verde, often called Peruvian green sauce elsewhere, is wonderfully easy and flavorful. It gets it's color from cilantro and has a little kick from aji amarillo, a popular Peruvian chili. Fresh, flavorful, and perfect over roast chicken and so much more. Nearly all cuisines have a few ingredients that you pretty much always need...

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Batida cachaça cocktail

Caroline's Cooking — Thu, 13 Aug 2020 10:00:00 +0000

A batida is a popular cachaça cocktail in Brazil that's strangely less well known elsewhere. It's easy to make, sweet-tart and refreshing and perfect for sipping on a warm day. I've long been a fan of caipirinhas, and their variations like my raspberry caipirinha, as an easy and refreshing cocktail for summer. Since I tend...

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Papa a la Huancaina

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 03 Aug 2020 10:03:00 +0000

Papa a la Huancaina is a classic Peruvian appetizer of potatoes smothered with a delicious cheese and chili sauce. It's no doubt unusual if you're not familiar with it, but the flavors are incredibly tasty and it's easy too. It's many years ago now since I was in Peru, but I found it a magical...

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Raspberry caipirinha

Caroline's Cooking — Thu, 30 Jul 2020 10:00:05 +0000

This raspberry caipirinha is a bright and fruity twist on the classic Brazilian cocktail. It's quick and easy to make, and perfect to sip on a warm day. I've long been a fan of caipirinha's, often considered the national drink of Brazil. Despite having a good friend who is Brazilian it was actually a Scottish...

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Passion fruit mousse (mousse de maracuja)

Caroline's Cooking — Thu, 02 Jul 2020 10:35:52 +0000

This Brazilian passion fruit mousse (mousse de maracuja) is an easy three ingredient dessert that's creamy, gently fruity and aromatically delicious. Perfect for any occasion. I'm not quite sure how I got a taste for passion fruit, growing up in Scotland where they are far from local. That's not quite true: it was my mum,...

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Tiradito

Caroline's Cooking — Thu, 11 Jun 2020 11:47:08 +0000

Tiradito is a Peruvian take on sashimi, with a spicy citrus sauce. It's easy to prepare, light and with a wonderful chili kick! Peru is a bit of a melting pot for cuisine from around the world. Many dishes that are now considered traditionally Peruvian incorporate styles from various immigrants from Europe, China and Japan....

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Causa rellena

Caroline's Cooking — Fri, 20 Mar 2020 10:13:03 +0000

Causa rellena is a classic Peruvian appetizer that takes simple ingredients and transforms them into something elegant and delicious. This pretty layered stack is great for entertaining and more. I remember before I first went to Peru, I really knew nothing about the country's cuisine. At that time, it wasn't one that had travelled much...

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Aji de gallina (Peruvian chicken stew)

Caroline's Cooking — Tue, 01 Oct 2019 10:30:48 +0000

Aji de gallina is a classic Peruvian dish, with shredded chicken wrapped in a smooth, creamy sauce with chili, cheese and walnuts. It's a delicious meal, plus perfect to adapt for leftovers. It has been many years now since I was last in Peru - pre kids for a start. I admit I have been...

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Golfeados (Venezuelan cheese sticky buns)

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 08 Jul 2019 10:30:51 +0000

Golfeados are a wonderfully delicious Venezuelan take on sticky buns. Adding cheese to a sweet roll might seem unusual, but it adds a wonderful layer of flavor. These sweet treats are definitely worth a try! I'm not generally a huge sweet tooth, though I do have a few things I have a soft spot for....

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Anticuchos de carne

Caroline's Cooking — Thu, 20 Jun 2019 10:30:28 +0000

Anticuchos de carne are a delicious and easy meat kebab from Peru that are perfect to add to your grilling list. Easy to prepare, tender meat and with great flavor that you can spice up as suits! Kebabs, kebobs, meat skewers - whatever you call them, "meat on a stick" is pretty common in many...

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Torta pascualina (Spinach ricotta pie)

Caroline's Cooking — Wed, 14 Mar 2018 10:00:05 +0000

Torta pascualina is originally an Italian pie that has taken up residence in Argentina and Uraguay as a popular Easter dish. Whenever you serve this, it's a delicious combination of cheeses, spinach and egg, wrapped up in crisp pastry. I originally came across this pie years ago and made it when my now 5 year...

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Brigadeiros

Caroline's Cooking — Wed, 07 Feb 2018 11:00:08 +0000

Brigadeiros are a kind of fudge/truffle from Brazil that's often enjoyed for carnival, but really I think most people will make any excuse. They’re a really easy sweet treat that the whole family will love. This post may contain affiliate links, where we earn from qualifying purchases. See more details in the policy page. When...

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Alfajores (dulce de leche sandwich cookies)

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 04 Dec 2017 10:00:34 +0000

Crumbly, tender cookies sandwiched together with dulce de leche - alfajores are the kind of cookies that almost anyone will be tempted by. Welcome to your next cookie plate must-have. This post may contain affiliate links, where we earn from qualifying purchases. See more details in the policy page. While I don't have a particularly...

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Scallop ceviche

Caroline's Cooking — Fri, 19 May 2017 11:00:39 +0000

Scallop ceviche is really easy to make but feels like an indulgent restaurant-style appetizer. Citrusy and with a hint of heat, it's light & delicious. I would say there's something about this time of year that makes me think ceviche, since it's around this time last year that I shared my ceviche with potato and...

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Grilled butternut squash, zucchini and steak with chimichurri sauce

Caroline's Cooking — Tue, 16 May 2017 10:30:09 +0000

A simple chimichurri sauce transforms already tasty grilled butternut squash, zucchini and steak into a truly delicious but quick and easy meal. This post may contain affiliate links, where we earn from qualifying purchases. See more details in the policy page. A little sauce makes a big difference Many sauces have the ability to transfer...

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Ceviche with potato and pea shoot salad

Caroline's Cooking — Sun, 17 Apr 2016 10:30:33 +0000

This ceviche with potato and pea shoot salad is fresh, healthy and delicious. It's easy to make and makes a great appetizer or lunch. This post may contain affiliate links, where we earn from qualifying purchases. See more details in the policy page. Whenever I have ceviche, it still takes me back to sitting in...

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