One of my favorite dishes in the world. 
It's spicy and creamy at the same time. Using nuts in sauces and stews as a thickening agent and for extra flavor is common throughout South America.

PERUVIAN SHREDDED CHICKEN IN SPICY WALNUT SAUCE
Aji De Gallina

8 Servings

4lbs/1300g chicken
1/2 cup/120ml olive oil
1/4lb/110g chopped walnuts
3 hot yellow chilis ( Read more... )

ASPARAGUS

Asparagus has been considered a delicacy since ancient times. Its season is spring, and it belongs to the lily family. The spears we buy at the store are actually the shoots from an underground crown. It takes up to 3 years for crowns to develop enough to begin producing shoots, but once they do, they can produce for up to 20 years.

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HOT CHOCOLATE WITH COCONUT MILK
Chocolate con Leche de Coco

Serves 4 to 6.

Hot chocolate with coconut milk is popular in the Pacific coast towns of South America where coconuts are plentiful.

3 cups milk
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, cut into small pieces
1 cup well-stireed canned unsweetened coconut milk
1/4 cup sugar

In a heavy 4-quart saucepan ( Read more... )