I come from the land of yogurt and I can assure you that making real one in your home is not even close to rocket science. Once you master the details, you can turn it into a nice, healthy tradition. → read more

Rolling ham in bread is a good idea but an even better one is to add raisins, olives and walnuts as well. Originally a Venezuelan Christmas delicacy, pan de jamón is a culinary holiday in its own right. → read more

The second recipe for sarmi is a drastic deviation from any tradition and may provoke allegations of heresy. But if you’re brave enough, here’s how to cook sarmi with Moroccan couscous. → read more

There are meals which preparation resembles a whole ritual. The sarma, one of the most famous dishes in Balkan and Middle Eastern cuisine, is one of them. And here’s how to prepare it. → read more

Making cakes from scratch is very very hard but let’s pretend it’s not. No, really, it isn’t. If you overcome your fears, organize yourself and keep everything handy, it will take you little more than an hour. → read more

The arepa has a cult status in Latin America and a very long history connecting it to the authentic indigenous Amerindian cuisine. It can be served with meat, vegetables or even chocolate. → read more

To hell with the kitschy elaborate gourmet dishes that try to pose as works of art. Pizza dough is the perfect canvas for a truly inspired culinary masterpiece. It’s simple and easy to prepare. → read more

There are many ways to cook baby potatoes but this volcano-inspired one is fiercely delicious. → read more

Baby potatoes are cute and yummy on their own. Imagine how much yummier they can get when you bake them with broccoli and honey mustard custard. → read more

How to make Turkish delight at home. It turns out it’s not that difficult and the result can be delicious! → read more

Something I called “hijacked rice pudding”. It’s basically rice topped with fried vegetables and baked in an oven. The secret is in the mix and the exotic flavor. → read more

Plantains are different than bananas and are mainly used cooked or fried. They are as sweet as potatoes and make excellent chips. → read more