Hi, I'm Patricia! I was born in El Salvador, I love food, cultures and traditions. I'm sharing healthy, easy Salvadoran recipes and more!
Many things are changing in the Densley house! I have taken a part-time job since November last year. I finally feel I can have a scheduled figured out and I can talk about it. I love my new job –especially the new family-profession balance I wanted to achieved. It’s a job more aligned to my …
This is a traditional dish mostly prepared for Christmas or New Years. A big sandwich roll that is opened and filled with chicken in a red sauce, beets, cucumber, pickled veggies, radish, tomato, lettuce and boiled eggs. In this recipe, I am describing how I make my red sauce chicken, how to assemble it and …
I found that I can bake a good amount of meatballs and freeze some for a second meal. We love ground ground turkey and use it instead of ground beef. Super easy to make and you can play around with the ingredients and spices you would like to add. Bake for 20-25 mins at 400 F
What is Mariscada In El Salvador this is called Mariscada and is similar to a chowder –milk and cream, seafood seasoned with veggies and spices make this dish so delicate and unique. It is typically serve it with chilaquiles which are corn tortillas filled with quesillo (mozzarella type cheese) and fried. I personally like just …
Salpicón is made with cooked, finely chopped beef, radish, onion, and mint. Add a good amount of lime that will make your mouth water!It’s so refreshing, full of flavors, and a great side or main course of lunches and dinners. You know how much I love make things easier and this is not the exception. …
This is a salad I first tried when I was in college in El Salvador. One of my best friend’s mom fed us that weekend and years later I remembered how delicious this was that I asked for the recipe. She graciously share it with me and here it is. This is such a fresh, …
Colorful, hearty and full of flavor, this is always a big hit in our home!
This is what my brain thinks when someone says “breakfast for dinner”. A full plate with beans, eggs, sour cream, and sweet plantains. In this recipe, I am showing you how to make green beans with eggs. It makes for a great side in your breakfasts, or dinners. The key here is to let the …
Tender, full of flavor Salvadoran beef stew!
Tomato basil soup was introduced to me about five years ago. My husband and I were in a party and they had all sorts of soups. I loved this one and decided to find a recipe. After making for a long time, we have paired it with many different foods. For example, we love to …