Karla's Kitchen, Flourtown

Karla Salinas—of Karla's Kitchen—has a few secrets up her sleeves when it comes to her Peruvian food. The chef, who was born in Peru, has a collection of top-secret recipes that have been passed down by the women in her family. That—combined with the influence of her own mother's catering career—means diners can enjoy one-of-a-kind, authentic food at Karla's Kitchen. Read on for examples of what you can find on the menu:

• Salads: cobb; tomato, feta, and cucumber; jicama mango and cucumber; classic caesar; lima bean, black bean, and corn
• Seafood: Peruvian ceviche; poached salmon with cucumber yogurt sauce; coconut tilapia; walnut-encrusted tilapia; seafood paella
• Beef/Pork: apple-bread-stuffed pork chops; beef pot roast; grilled pork tenderloin with chimichurri sauce; grilled flank steak
• Sides: roasted potatoes and carrots; rice and beans; baked ziti; twice-baked potatoes; angel rice; mashed sweet potatoes