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0.0 – 0 reviews • Fruit This fragrant and rustic cake is inspired by a recipe from the famous Venezuelan cookbook, “Mi Cocina a La Manera de Caracas” by Armando Scannone. Also known as the “Red Book,” the cookbook is beloved in my family; we’ve used it as a reference for most of our recipes over … Read more
1.0 – 1 reviews • Pork Say good-bye to hamburger buns. Barbecued pulled pork just found a new home in arepas (griddled Venezuelan corn patties). Topped with a creamy cilantro and lime-spiked slaw, these American South-meets-South America pockets are a worthy mash-up. Level: Easy Total: 30 min Active: 30 min Ingredients 1/3 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon … Read more
5.0 – 1 reviews • Cornmeal Hallacas are a Venezuelan Christmas tradition. Put simply, cornmeal masa gets folded and stuffed with a meaty stew and a couple of garnishes. However, unlike most other traditions, this one seems to be a national requirement. Every Venezuelan family that I know gathers in early December to divide up the … Read more
4.0 – 3 reviews • Sauce Recipes Level: Easy Total: 25 min Active: 25 min Yield: 8 to 10 servings Ingredients 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1/2 cup canola oil 1/2 cup chopped yellow onions 1/2 cup chopped green bell peppers 2 tablespoons hot sauce 2 tablespoons yellow mustard 2 tablespoons chopped serrano peppers 1 tablespoon … Read more
3.1 – 8 reviews • Tomato Pasticho is the Venezuelan version of lasagna and I like to think of it as a cross between a croque monsieur and Italian lasagna. It has the meaty richness of a beefy tomato sauce and creamy bechamel, alongside the combination of melty cheese and salty ham, which is one of … Read more
5.0 – 1 reviews • Fruit These traditional Venezuelan snacks (think griddled and stuffed corn cakes) are dressed up with spicy, smoky black beans — thanks to the fiery Mexican chipotle chile in adobo sauce — and slices of mango and avocado. And they are perfectly portable: wrap them up and take them to-go. Level: Easy … Read more
2.0 – 4 reviews • Dairy Recipes Total: 15 min Prep: 10 min Cook: 5 min Yield: 15 pancakes Ingredients 10 ears of corn 2 tablespoons sugar 1/4 cup milk Pinch salt Corn oil, for sauteing 1/4 cup sour cream, for garnish Instructions Remove kernels form husk of corn using a sharp knife. Puree in a … Read more
0.0 – 0 reviews • Vegetarian In Venezuela, you can find tequeños anywhere from a party to a family meal. They are usually served with a spicy or sweet sauce; the most popular ones are guasacaca (salsa verde) or papelón (a sweet sugar cane-based sauce). For this version of the recipe, I pair the tequeños with … Read more
4.6 – 19 reviews • Gluten Free A staple in Colombian and Venezuelan cooking, these corn cakes take no time to make, melt in your mouth, and are infinitely adaptable. Experiment with toppings like fried eggs, avocado, beans and cheese. Level: Easy Total: 50 min Active: 40 min Yield: 8 arepas Ingredients Kosher salt 2 cups … Read more
4.4 – 19 reviews • Fruit I was too young when we moved to the States to remember this, but according to my parents, pan de jamón hits the Venezuelan panaderias (bakeries) on the 1st of December, then disappears for the year on January 1st. This festive bread rolled with ham, olives and raisins is one … Read more