#RecipeFriday

Fried Bananas

A delicious and simple recipe brought to us by Deborah Salazar. Instructions: Thinly slice green bananas. Sauté in oil until golden...

Hamburguesa

This fantastic Peruvian hamburger is the recipe of Laura Ali. This is a thin and crispy burger, served with hand cut french fries. ...

Peruvian Corn Cakes

3 cups cooked yellow corn (or 2 15 ounce cans of whole kernel corn) 1 small red onion 2 eggs 1/4 cup chopped cilantro 2 Tlbs sugar 1 1/2...

MENESTRÓN (Peruvian Minestrone Soup)

This recipe will remind you of the phrase "everything but the kitchen sink." It is loaded with vegetables, and we are sure you can add...

Crema de Zapallo (Squash Soup)

Sara and her husband Mario oversee the Awana Clubs in Peru. She has been so kind to give me her personal recipes, including this one. ...

Chanfainita

Chanfainita is a dish that is as Peruvian as ceviche or Lima-style causa. How did this delicious dish come to the Peruvian table? In...

Chicken Ginger Soup

Thank you Sara for this delicious and simple recipe. For more flavor use chicken broth. I used way too many noodles when I tested it so...

Seco de Cordero (Peruvian Lamb Stew)

This Peruvian stew is amazing and would be great with beef if you prefer. Thank you Mama Charo for sharing this gem! Serves 4...

Aguadito de Pollo

Aguadito de Pollo, also referred to as levanta-muertos (English: "to wake the dead"), is a traditional chicken soup in Peruvian cuisine...

Papa Rellena   (6-8 portions)

Thank you to Mama Charo for sharing her delicious recipe for Papa Rellena, which is mashed potatoes stuffed with a ground beef mixture,...

Causa Limeña

This is a unique Peruvian potato starter compliments of Rosario Caceres, better known as "Mama Charo." If you don't have the time to...

Peruvian Lomo Saltado

Lomo Saltado is a fusion dish with both Asian and Peruvian influences. In the 19th century many Chinese people immigrated to Peru...

Peruvian style Jambalaya

Cajun jambalaya is one of my favorite dishes to prepare for a big group because it's such a crowd pleaser. I have made it in Peru for 25+...