Maricel E. Presilla Archives

By Maricel E. Presilla Jul 15, 2013

Food

Secrets of the Grill: Chicken

I always do two things when grilling chicken: I flatten the bird, which helps it cook evenly, and marinate it. … Continued

By Maricel E. Presilla Jul 1, 2013

Food

Aji Amarillo Believed to have originated in Peru, this intensely fruity, moderately hot, and complexly flavored pepper is about six … Continued

By Maricel E. Presilla Mar 28, 2011

Style + Home

Chiles bring a lot more to the table than just heat.

By Maricel E. Presilla Jul 14, 2010

Style + Home

I received the call from the White House while 11,000 feet above sea level on a visit to the Incan … Continued

By Maricel E. Presilla Apr 6, 2010

Travel

Lima's food hawkers hit the big time.

By Maricel E. Presilla Aug 5, 2003

Travel

The day I left Cuba in August 1970, my family and I watched as a government official placed a seal … Continued