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EPISODE · Jan 31, 2026 · 24 MIN

Mastering Venezuelan Arepas with Chef Greg Leon at Amilinda

from Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders · host Charlie DeSando

Mastering Venezuelan Arepas with Chef Greg Leon at Amilinda   Charlie visits Chef-owner Gregory Leon at Amilinda Restaurant (https://amilinda.com/) for the International Cooking Collab featuring Venezuelan cuisine. Greg shares his Venezuelan roots and guides the making of classic arepas and a shredded beef (carne mechada) filling.   The episode covers mixing arepa dough from white cornmeal, cooking on a griddle and finishing in the oven, and preparing the savory beef filling with peppers, onions, tomatoes, and spices. They taste the finished arepas and discuss Venezuelan food traditions and variations.   Recipe details and collaborator links are in the description; join next month's episode exploring Japan.   You can watch the YouTube Video here - https://youtu.be/QWa5zHSmpJ8     A Global Feast, Crafted Locally Milwaukee’s culinary scene is brimming with talent, creativity, and heart. Each month, we will invite one of the city’s finest chefs. They will showcase flavors from around the world, right here at home. The bustling street food of Caracas introduces a vibrant experience. The comforting stews of Europe offer warmth and tradition. Every event is a passport to new tastes and traditions. This monthly series celebrates cultural exchange through food, highlighting how local chefs interpret international dishes with their own unique flair. You could be a seasoned foodie. You might be simply curious to try something new. In either case, you’ll discover that Milwaukee’s kitchens are as global as they are local. Join us for an unforgettable combination of flavor, storytelling, and community—because the best way to travel the world is one bite at a time.  

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Charlie visits Chef-owner Gregory Leon at Amilinda Restaurant for the International Cooking Collab featuring Venezuelan cuisine. Greg shares his Venezuelan roots and guides the making of classic arepas and a shredded beef (carne mechada) filling. Each month, we will bring one of the city’s finest chefs to showcase flavors from around the world — right here at home. From the bustling street food of Caracas to the comforting stews of Europe, every event is a passport to new tastes and traditions. This monthly series celebrates cultural exchange through food, highlighting how local chefs interpret international dishes with their own unique flair. Whether you’re a seasoned foodie or simply curious to try something new, you’ll discover that Milwaukee’s kitchens are as global as they are local.

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