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Lomo Saltado

Stef — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 22:14:00 +0000

Recreating the Lemon Tree (Part 2) Our favorite dish at the Lemon Tree is Lomo Saltado. We can never figure out who gets it each time, so we tend to just alternate (because I guess there is some unwritten rule we both can’t get the same thing). Peruvian food has a very distinct Asian [...]

Peruvian Aji Sauce

Stef — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 22:06:00 +0000

Recreating the Lemon Tree (Part 1)

The Lemon Tree is our favorite Peruvian restaurant in Houston. Comfortable atmosphere, great people, and as authentic as you can get around (so says my Peruvian colleague)…

We love everything about the Lemon Tree, we haven’t gone wrong yet. So, since we both had off today, we [...]

Black Bean Arepas

Stef — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 08:08:00 +0000

Another way to make leftovers new! Yesterday I made a large batch of arepas which we served with shredded beef. There are a bunch of patties left, so I decided to prepare my lunch for work tomorrow! This time, I’ll serve with a chunk of Queso Fresco and Refried Black Beans…

You may (and [...]

Venezuelan Fusion Dinner

Stef — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 21:48:00 +0000

A (mostly) Venezuelan Valentine’s Day

Today is Valentine’s Day…

I don’t try to get caught up in the hype and try not to go out or get concerned whether I’m getting anything or not (I’m pretty low maintenance). However, I do find it a good time to try to make food at home as [...]