Peruvian food recipes showcase a remarkable diversity of ingredients, including bountiful fresh fish and countless varieties of corn and chilies. And don’t even get us started on Peruvian potatoes! The Eat Peru blog is on a mission to bring the wonders of Peruvian dishes to a broader audience of foodies. Here’s Keith Lang of Eat Peru’s take on what makes Peruvian recipes so delectable.

For nearly five decades, Michelle O. Fried has made her home in Ecuador, devoting herself to the creation of Andean food. Her goal? Designing recipes for the modern kitchen that capture the traditional flavors and nutritional value of Ecuadorian cooking. We recently spoke with Michelle, from her home in Ecuador, about the process of translating traditional Ecuadorian food into recipes that are both accessible for today’s cooks and high in nutritional value.