The Menu

Pan dulce is my weakness. If I see it, I eat it. This is the main reason I try to stay away from baked goods but I could not leave Semita...

This isn’t the typical horchata you may have tried at restaurants in the U.S. Horchata Salvadoreña is unique because it’s made with a blend of toasted and ground seeds, and it’s traditionally water-based. In El Salvador, every horchata can taste slightly different depending on the ratio of ingredients. Some recipes omit certain seeds, while others add extras like milk for variation. The recipe below comes from my grandma, and my tía now prepares it for large gatherings. If yo

This is the "Crème de la crème" for me, it's right up there with a pupusa. Pan con pollo , or pan relleno , is one of my favorite dishes...

(Links on this page may be affiliated) Quesadilla Salvadoreña brings many memories of sitting with my family on a Saturday morning or...

Most important step that can make or break your pupusas! I must confess this has been the hardest part of making pupusas for me. The...

The fillings are endless and can be adjusted to meet any dietary restrictions. The pupusa is the national dish of El Salvador and it...

One of the typical fillings for pupusas is refried Salvadoran beans. The refried beans are mixed with cheese and chicharrón and it's...

The best traditional pupusa pork filling, El Chicharrón. In El Salvador pupusas are commonly made with Chicharron, cheese, beans, loroco...

Some don't need it; others can't eat pupusas without it. In a Salvadoran kitchen, you will always find tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, and garlic. These are staples in Salvadoran cuisine, so it's no wonder they are the main ingredients in the salsa served with pupusas. Some people don’t need salsa to enjoy a pupusa, but I, on the other hand, have a hard time eating one without curtido and salsa de tomate. What is salsa de tomate? Salsa de tomate  is tomato sauce. Its base is

This is for the lovers of a good cheesy potato situation You may have heard of "Rellenos de papa" or "Papa rellana" and immediately...

Fresco de chan is one of my favorite refreshments since I was a little kid. It's hard to find this at Salvadoran restaurants in the...

Hearty meal that the entire family will enjoy (May contain affiliated links) Potato is my favorite starchy vegetable—I mean, it's so...

Where tortillas, savory beans, sweet plantains, and crema and queso come together for a perfect bite In the last post I shared how I make...

Indulge in a sweet Salvadoran treat that only requires 7 ingredients This recipe is not for those who don’t consume sugar. If that’s...