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Peruvian Power Foods: Superfood Maca Strawberry Frozen Yogurt Pops
Who says you can’t have popsicles for breakfast? This Popsicle is the ultimate “start your day off right” combination: (1) Maca for increased energy and endurance, (2) Yogurt for bone and muscle...
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Peruvian Power Foods: Cacao 4 Seed Superfood Bites
A seed is nothing more than a tiny genetic package with high concentrations of vitamins, minerals, proteins, essential oils and dormant enzymes. Once germinated, seeds hold all the materials and...
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Peruvian Power Foods: Pichuberry Superfood Chicken Cacciatore
The word cacciatore means “hunter” in Italian, and the phrase alla cacciatora refers to a meal prepared “hunter-style,” thus referencing a classic meal preparation using some of Italy’s most rustic...
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Peruvian Power Foods: Camu Camu Superfood Raspberry Vinaigrette
Camu Camu is a tropical fruit native to the Amazonian jungle in Peru and other parts of South America. This jungle berry packs 60 times the vitamin C content of an orange, making it an...
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Peruvian Power Foods: Carrot, Pichuberry and Sachi Inchi Seed Superfood Salad
I always love improving upon old classics by adding a Peruvian powerfood twist! This recipe is a variation on the classic carrot-raisin “bunny salad.” Not only is it colorful, but it’s also fun to...
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Peruvian Power Foods: Pichuberry Superfood Caprese Skewers
What do the months of October, November and December all have in common? They encompass what I like to call prime-time party season! When I think horderves, the first thing that comes to mind is the...
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Peruvian Power Foods: Popped Kiwicha Superfood Candies
Kiwicha, also known as amaranth or “mini quinoa” is a small pseudo cereal noted for its dense nutritional content. Kiwicha has been farmed in Peru and other areas of South America for over 4,000...
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Peruvian Power Foods: Quinoa Cornbread Superfood Stuffing with Pichuberries
One of my favorite parts of the Thanksgiving spread is the stuffing. Stuffing is one of those foods that can be made a million different ways with a multitude of ingredients. While classically...
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Peruvian Power Foods: Roasted Artichoke Heart Superfood Mashed Potatoes
The basic recipe for mashed potatoes is pretty much the same everywhere—cook potatoes, mash potatoes, flavor potatoes—voila! However what distinguishes one recipe from another are the ingredients...
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Peruvian Power Foods: Superfood Pichuberry Pie
The pichuberry is a very versatile fruit that lends itself to savory and piquant dishes as well as sweet ones, the pichuberry holds its own as the star attraction in a classic dessert like this...
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Peruvian Power Foods: Superfood Pichuberry Marmalade with Baked Brie
Baked brie makes for a wonderful holiday appetizer, whether you showcase it during an afternoon luncheon or at an elegant cocktail party. While working with filo may be intimidating at first, it is...
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Peruvian Power Foods: Breakfast Brainfood Parfait
We’ve all heard about breakfast being one of the most important meals of the day—and it’s true! And what better way to jump-start your day than with a brain food boost! I like this recipe for its...
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Peruvian Power Foods: Lentil Quinoa Masachakuy
One of my favorite Peruvian dishes is called tacu-tacu. Tacu-tacu is classically prepared by frying up leftover rice and smashed beans with “aderezo”, a sauté of onion, garlic and aji paste....
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Peruvian Power Foods: Peruvian Beans a la Cilantro
Cilantro is a very popular ingredient in Peruvian cuisine. It is used to make a sauce for Arroz con Pollo and Beef Seco, among many other classic Peruvian dishes. The use of cilantro served as the...
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Peruvian Power Foods: Dates Stuffed with Walnuts and Cacao Nibs
Walnuts and Cacao are two of my favorite, heart-healthy, indulgences. Walnuts are rich in fiber and healthy fats that are beneficial to the cardiovascular system, thus they can help by decreasing bad...
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Peruvian Power Foods: Popped Kiwicha Chocolate Medallions
Are you a chocolate lover? At only 100 calories per chocolate medallion, you can’t go wrong! The addition of popped kiwicha make these a sure crowd pleaser! Popped Kiwicha Chocolate Medallions Makes:...
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Peruvian Power Foods: Arugula Kiwicha Blinis
Blinis, also known as small savory pancakes, are a traditional Russian dish. This food was originally eaten during the week-long festival of Maslenitsa, an Eastern Slavic religious holiday, to...
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Peruvian Power Foods: Sacha Inchi Cilantro Chimichuri
The story behind chimichuri is interesting, originating from the Argentine independence. Story has it that Irishman, Jimmy McCurry, was sympathetic to the Argentine Independence and introduced this...
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Peruvian Power Foods: Superfood Quinoa Parmesan Pizzettes
In need of a fun and healthy recipe for kids? How about a party crowd pleaser? This recipe is great for both as it is bite-size, tasty, easy to make, and most importantly, it’s healthy! The quinoa in...
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Peruvian Power Foods: Tofu Cilantro Lomo Saltado
Lomo Saltado is a popular dish in Peru. It is a unique dish in that it carries an Asian influence, common to dishes found in the ubiquitous Chifa (Peruvian-Chinese) restraurants as well as in many...
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