Couldn’t you just go for some refried beans right now? They are great for breakfast, great for lunch, and we’re happy to have them for dinner, not to mention a medianoche snack! Let’s drop in on Gloria as she cooks up a batch for us.

Al gusto means, literally, “to the taste,” but in English we usually express this as “to taste.” So Gregoria doesn’t add honey to the avena (oatmeal). She puts it on the side of the plate. The person eating can can put it on al gusto, a little or a lot, however they like it. We often do this with salt, syrup, hot sauce… anything where individual palates vary considerably.

In beautiful Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, the local cooks know their fruit! Let’s drop by the lovely Casa Mar as Gloria prepares a glorious multi-colored fruit salad made with local sandía (watermelon), melón, and plátano (banana). You may soon find yourself blending melon seeds into a delicious horchata.

Andean broad beans are an ancestral food that has been fundamental in the nutrition of indigenous communities for centuries. Let's learn more about this food, recognized for being an excellent source of energy and nutrients.

Cristina introduces us to a fundamental food in Ecuador since ancestral times: the chocho, a legume rich in calcium, proteins and other valuable nutrients. Let's listen to some facts and details about this traditional ingredient.

We meet with Pipo in the countryside to pick blackberries. At the same time we listen to some recommendations about what to keep in mind during this task.

In this video, Wilmer, the manager of Chayka Cocktails, will teach us to make the "tayta Imbabura," one of his tantalizing signature drinks.

This time, Fermín makes a healthy and delicious mixed salad, a typical Spanish dish that is often served as an appetizer or side dish.

Greek salad with feta cheese is a classic dish that dates back to Ancient Greece. Let's find out its origin as well as the ingredients to prepare it.

Direct from his kitchen, Fermín tells us how to prepare a refreshing summer salad whose main ingredient is garbanzo beans. Let's find out what other ingredients this delightful recipe includes.

Fermín teaches us how to make another tasty yet easy and inexpensive home-cooked meal: oven-baked potatoes with vegetables! Let's find out its ingredients and the steps to make it.

Learn to cook everyday recipes you can make at home with Fermín while also improving your Spanish vocabulary. In this episode, he will make spaghetti and vegetables, a recipe that is both simple and healthy.

Marta introduces us to two more classic tapas from Madrid's delectable cuisine. Can you guess which ones they are? Let's find out!

This time, Marta takes us to eat tapas, a very common Spanish activity that is enjoyed by many. Let's discover the tapas that Marta has ordered, some of Spain's most typical... and scrumptious!

In Madrid, you can find churros and porras at any cafe, and it's also common to grab some from a mobile kiosk or food truck. In this video, Marta tells us a bit more about this delightful treat.