Cravings Journal Recipes by Lorena Salinas 2026-07-13T02:38:26Z https://cravingsjournal.com/feed/atom/ WordPress https://cravingsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/whisk.png Lorena https://cravingsjournal.com <![CDATA[Authentic Argentinian Provoleta (Crispy and Melty)]]> https://cravingsjournal.com/?p=19405 2026-07-13T02:38:26Z 2026-07-13T02:38:24Z Making crispy Argentinian Provoleta at home might sound easy, but there are many tips that you need to follow to get the perfect result. You want it crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. There's nothing like that crispy sound from the golden crust when you bite it. At the same time, you don't want it to be rock hard. At the center, it should still have melted cheese. It's a delicious appetizer for barbecues.]]> 0 Lorena https://cravingsjournal.com <![CDATA[Traditional Peruvian Sopa Criolla (Creole Beef Soup)]]> https://cravingsjournal.com/?p=19374 2026-06-28T20:32:04Z 2026-06-28T20:32:01Z This sopa criolla or Peruvian Beef Noodle Soup is delicious and easy to prepare. All you need is a good sofrito, aji panca paste, tomato paste, and beef. This "creole soup" is a popular dish in Peruvian cuisine and for good reason! It's a comforting soup with lots of flavour, and it's also very filling. You can find it in Peruvian homes all around the world because the ingredients are quite simple to gather, and it takes us straight back home.]]> 1 Lorena https://cravingsjournal.com <![CDATA[Chocolate Crunch Cake (Viral Recipe) Without Nutella]]> https://cravingsjournal.com/?p=19345 2026-06-23T05:08:11Z 2026-06-23T05:00:33Z This viral chocolate crunch cake is every chocolate lover's dream! It has a gooey cake base followed by a chocolate sauce and finished with a corn flake chocolate crunchy topping. I use dark chocolate instead, and the result is an extremely chocolate-y and decadent recipe. When you scoop out a portion, you can see the layers, and they are really a vision.]]> 1 Lorena https://cravingsjournal.com <![CDATA[Triple Chocolate Cheesecake with Chocolate Ganache]]> https://cravingsjournal.com/?p=18944 2024-07-16T23:40:08Z 2024-07-16T22:40:33Z Chocolate lovers, assemble! This easy Triple Chocolate Cheesecake is absolutely perfect. It's one of the best chocolate recipes you can make. It's a decadent dessert with a crispy crust, a creamy filling and a wonderful dark chocolate ganache on top.]]> 2 Lorena https://cravingsjournal.com <![CDATA[Easy Fluffy Focaccia Bread Recipe with Rosemary]]> https://cravingsjournal.com/?p=18924 2024-07-15T00:05:39Z 2024-07-15T00:05:36Z my favourites, especially for snacking and for use as sandwich bread. It's also an easy focaccia recipe! Knowing this I wanted this recipe to be very fluffy, airy with big bubbles and nice and golden on top.]]> 0 Lorena https://cravingsjournal.com <![CDATA[3 Chicken Marinades for Pan-Frying and Grilling]]> https://cravingsjournal.com/?p=18902 2024-07-08T18:31:05Z 2024-07-08T18:31:03Z Chicken breasts are one of the easiest proteins to cook daily at home. However, we easily get bored of it. That’s why I have 3 chicken breast marinades perfect for serving with different sides or even on salads. In this way you can vary your weekly menu as you see fit and according to what everyone likes at home.]]> 0 Lorena https://cravingsjournal.com <![CDATA[My Favourite Pizza with Crispy Crust]]> https://cravingsjournal.com/?p=7854 2024-05-27T23:07:02Z 2024-05-27T23:06:58Z Pizza has to be one of the most comforting foods on this planet. Every time I’m sad I order pizza immediately and with cheese and dough in my mouth nothing seems so bad LOL. This is why I was aching to share with you guys my pizza recipe. As a matter of fact while I was testing the dough I had a huge fight with my oven and we’re still not in good terms. Even with the fighting and everything I managed to make this AMAZING dough, super crispy underneath and around the border. *This recipe has been re-edited from…]]> 2 Lorena https://cravingsjournal.com <![CDATA[Cheese Stuffed Pita Bread with Roasted Peppers]]> https://cravingsjournal.com/?p=18819 2024-05-25T03:32:41Z 2024-05-25T03:09:49Z These Cheese Stuffed Pita Bread with Roasted Peppers are one of the greatest things I've created this year. They're extremely fun to make and an incredible alternative to a grilled cheese sandwich. They're crispy on the outside and incredibly melted on the inside. Stuffed pitas are easy to eat with your hands and are a great meal for breakfast, lunch, dinner or even as a snack.]]> 2 Lorena https://cravingsjournal.com <![CDATA[Lime Meringue Bars]]> https://cravingsjournal.com/?p=13011 2024-05-20T01:32:41Z 2024-05-20T01:32:38Z Lately, you guys have been making my lime meringue pie and so I really felt like doing a bar version! This had me thinking about what else I could do to this recipe so it's more fun and decided to do a bar version! In my mind, they look cute but the real version is actually so much better! These lime meringue pie bars are delicious and it's perfect for when you want to have smaller portions of it or many portions of different sweets, lol!]]> 0 Lorena https://cravingsjournal.com <![CDATA[Easy Mixed Berry Cobbler Recipe with Video]]> https://cravingsjournal.com/?p=18752 2024-04-29T14:59:03Z 2024-04-29T14:59:00Z The most delicious cobbler I've ever had is this Mixed Berry Cobbler. This easy recipe is my kind of dessert, with a juicy berry filling and a buttery crust on top, served warmer with a scoop of ice cream. I promise that this easy berry cobbler recipe will be your go-to for any occasion where you need to impress but don't have a lot of time to prep.]]> 0 Lorena https://cravingsjournal.com <![CDATA[Peruvian Tuna Causa (Mashed Potato Layered with Tuna)]]> https://cravingsjournal.com/?p=18732 2024-04-23T02:29:02Z 2024-04-23T02:29:00Z Peruvian Tuna Causa (Causa de Atún in Spanish) is a Peruvian cuisine classic. It's a delicious dish that's made quite easily and it feeds lots of people. To some extent, you can equate it to a casserole dish of sorts. The base of this popular dish mainly has Peruvian yellow potato and ají amarillo (yellow chilli) paste.]]> 0 Lorena https://cravingsjournal.com <![CDATA[Tallarines Verdes (Peruvian Green Spaghetti)]]> https://cravingsjournal.com/?p=8523 2024-04-18T01:14:23Z 2024-04-18T01:14:18Z This recipe is a classic in my mom's house in Peru. There was always sauce for Tallarines Verdes (Peruvian Green Spaghetti) in the freezer waiting to be used on freshly cooked pasta. My mom's Tallarines verdes are a personal obsession of mine and also of my school friends who always begged for the recipe. I just had to post it on the blog!]]> 8 Lorena https://cravingsjournal.com <![CDATA[Tiramisu Croissant Recipe with Store-Bought Croissants]]> https://cravingsjournal.com/?p=18699 2024-04-08T01:54:28Z 2024-04-08T01:54:25Z This Tiramisu Croissant will be the star of your next brunch. It's easily made with very few ingredients and the most delicious store-bought croissants you can find. The result is flaky, creamy and absolutely delicious. ]]> 0 Lorena https://cravingsjournal.com <![CDATA[“The Bear Omelette” with Boursin Cheese and Potato Chips]]> https://cravingsjournal.com/?p=18667 2024-03-19T03:22:54Z 2024-03-19T02:35:10Z If you're a fan of FX's The Bear, you will be intrigued by that hypnotizing scene where the character Sydney makes an omelette for a very pregnant Natalie. The recipe for The Bear Omelette starts from a classic French omelette with a special cheese filling and topped with crushed potato chips and chives. I knew the omelette would be good but I was honestly in total awe after the first bite! You need to try this recipe for your next breakfast or brunch.]]> 0 Lorena https://cravingsjournal.com <![CDATA[Peruvian Rotisserie Chicken (Pollo a la Brasa)]]> https://cravingsjournal.com/?p=16357 2024-03-17T15:59:57Z 2024-03-17T15:59:54Z Peruvian Rotisserie Chicken, also known as Pollo a la Brasa, is a delicious and popular dish in Peru and around the world. It's known for its crispy skin, juicy meat, and unique blend of spices that create the most amazing flavour combination. This is the best recipe for Pollo a la Brasa, especially if you're making it at home.]]> 5 Lorena https://cravingsjournal.com <![CDATA[Dulce de Leche Crema Volteada (Flan)]]> https://cravingsjournal.com/?p=18646 2024-03-15T16:07:54Z 2024-03-15T16:07:51Z I love Crema Volteada and this version of Dulce de Leche Crema Volteada is even better than the original. If you love Dulce de Leche or any of its variants this recipe is for you. It's also easy to make! You will definitely add it to your go-to dessert list.]]> 0