Are you looking for a simple and easy, sweet and fruity, gluten-free, low-fat, vegan dessert? Why not a Po’e pudding cake? The Rapa Nui people on Easter Island in the South Pacific have a traditional dessert called Po’e. It’s a dense banana-focused, moist, cake-like pudding. Basically, it’s a cross between a moist, dense banana breadContinue reading “Easter Island Po’e Fruit Pudding Cake: Simple & Gluten Free”
Category Archives: Traditional Foods in South America
Rich and Creamy Dulce de Leche: 4 Methods of Preparation
Ooey, gooey, sweet, dark amber color sweetness eaten as candy, fudge, swirled in brownies, poured over ice cream, or used as a dip with your favorite shortbread or fruit… YUM! I’m talking about dulce de leche and caramel. They look similar in color, taste alike, and can be used in comparable ways. However, they areContinue reading “Rich and Creamy Dulce de Leche: 4 Methods of Preparation”
Addicting Argentine Alfajores: Rich in Chocolate and Dulce de Leche
Cookies are just one of the tastiest, most portable, and most satisfying hand-held snacks. Check out these chocolate-covered, orange-zested, shortbread cookies sandwiched with a rich and creamy dulce de leche filling. Variations of this cookie are popular all over the Americas. I’m sharing my version of the Argentine Alfajores cookies. A Little Argentine Alfajores HistoryContinue reading “Addicting Argentine Alfajores: Rich in Chocolate and Dulce de Leche”
Venezuelan Ham Bread: An Indulgence of Savory & Sweet
Savory meets sweet and Italian Stromboli meets cinnamon roll. This post explores one of the holiday favorites in Venezuela. I’m talking about the Venezuelan Pan de Jamón, a savory with a little sweet holiday ham bread. “Pan de Jamón” is Spanish for “ham bread”. It’s a staple on a Venezuelan Christmas table. While there areContinue reading “Venezuelan Ham Bread: An Indulgence of Savory & Sweet”
Delectable Tres Leches Cake: Luxurious Milk Soaked Vanilla Sponge
Regardless of the season, there’s always a good time for a light and sweet, vanilla sponge cake soaked in three different milks, covered in a cloud of sweetened whipped cream and topped with the season’s spices or fruit. I’m talking about the traditional Latin American Tres Leches Cake. This moist, luxurious, and dreamy tasting cakeContinue reading “Delectable Tres Leches Cake: Luxurious Milk Soaked Vanilla Sponge”
Colombian Pandebono Cheese Bread: Gluten Free Salty Goodness in 30!
¡Buenos días! Are you ready for a super easy and simple dinner roll to serve with your meal tonight? This homemade traditional Colombian Pandebono gluten-free cheese bread can be made from start to finish in 30 minutes! This unique take on a dinner roll might surprise you. Most of the ingredients in this roll areContinue reading “Colombian Pandebono Cheese Bread: Gluten Free Salty Goodness in 30!”
How to make Pan Micha: Blend of 2 Countries
The new year has begun. Adios 2020 and never return! Well, I think most of us feel this way; however, the never-ending, ever-so optimist in me recognizes there was some good in 2020… you just have to look a little harder than normal. 😊 A new year represents hope and optimism. With the optimism ofContinue reading “How to make Pan Micha: Blend of 2 Countries”
November belongs to Panama: Part 2- 2nd Bake
November is Panama’s month. Since there are so many patriotic days of celebration in Panama this month, I wanted to spend more than one post talking about it and making more than one bake. Part 2 accompanying dish inspiration: I admit, I probably should have made the Sancocho (Chicken Soup- Panama’s national dish); however, sinceContinue reading “November belongs to Panama: Part 2- 2nd Bake”
November belongs to Panama: Part 1- Bake only
November is Panama’s month. There are many celebrations in Panama during November, all of which are related to patriotism. November 3rd is Panama’s Independence Day from Columbia, November 4th is Flag Day, November 10th celebrates the country’s first cry of independence from Spain, and November 28th is the official Independence Day from Spain (with helpContinue reading “November belongs to Panama: Part 1- Bake only”