My Colombian Recipes and International Flavors

Hola & welcome to My Colombian Recipes. My name is Erica and I was born and raised in Colombia and now live in the northeastern United States with my American husband and family. This blog was inspired by my grandmother, Mamita, who was an amazing traditional Colombian cook. My hope is that people from other countries discover Colombian food and learn more about our culture and traditions. Thank you for visiting & enjoy!

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Paisa Tray (Bandeja Paisa)

Posted by Erica on Aug 4th, 2009 | 34 Comments

Bandeja Paisa is probably the most popular Colombian dish, originally from the Andean region of the country where the people are called “Paisas” and the area where I was born and raised.
Bandeja paisa is something I’ve eaten all of my life and if I have to choose my last meal on this earth, this is ... Read more...

Arequipe and Guava Quesadillas (Quesadilla Gloria)

Posted by Erica on Jul 24th, 2009 | 16 Comments

The combination of crisp grilled tortilla, mozzarella, cream cheese, sweet guava paste and arequipe makes for a deliciously simple dessert.
This quesadilla was inspired by a traditional Colombian pastry called “Pastel Gloria” which is basically a pie crust filled with guava paste, dulce de leche or arequipe and white cheese. I don’t know where the name ... Read more...

Colombian Hot Dogs (Perro Caliente Colombiano)

Posted by Erica on Jul 3rd, 2009 | 29 Comments

This is one of those recipes that I really enjoyed preparing. There are a lot of things that I miss about my country, but the three that I miss the most are my family, my friends and the food.
Medellin, like other cities in the world, has hot dogs stands on the streets and this recipe ... Read more...

Bistec a Caballo (Creole Steak on Horseback)

Posted by Erica on Aug 24th, 2009 | 28 Comments

Bistec a Caballo is a traditional Colombian dish. It is basically a piece of steak with a tomato and onion sauce, topped with a fried egg. We serve it with white rice and ripe plantain on the side. As far as the interesting name, I really don’t know from where it came, but do let ... Read more...

Salmon with Shrimp Sauce (Salmon con Salsa de Camarones)

Posted by Erica on Sep 21st, 2009 | 14 Comments

This week, for lunch, I made this salmon with shrimp sauce for my sister and she just loved it! As I’ve mentioned, my sister is visiting from Colombia and one of the things I love about having her here is that we share the same enthusiasm about food. We are having a great time together ... Read more...

RICE PUDDING (ARROZ CON LECHE)

Posted by Erica on Feb 9th, 2009 | 15 Comments

Arroz con Leche is one of my favorite desserts. This version is sweet, and creamy.
The rice pudding will thicken more as it cools, so be careful not to overcook. ... Read more...

THREE MILKS CAKE (TORTA DE TRES LECHES)

Posted by Erica on Apr 7th, 2009 | 48 Comments

Torta de tres leches is a popular dessert in Colombia and Latin America. This cake gets the name from the three milks we use, condensed milk, evaporated milk and heavy cream and it is what makes this cake so moist and delicious.
Every country has their own version for the frosting and in Colombia the cream ... Read more...

COLOMBIAN HOT SAUCE (AJI PICANTE)

Posted by Erica on Apr 18th, 2009 | 16 Comments

Ají picante is a spicy sauce from my hometown Antioquia. We keep it in the refrigerator all year round. It is an absolute must for Colombian empanadas and it is the perfect sauce to flavor soups, stews and the perfect dipping sauce for Patacones. Growing up in my house we used it in almost every ... Read more...

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Brigadeiros (Brazilian Chocolate Candy)

Posted by Erica on Feb 8th, 2010 | 13 Comments

These popular Brazilian candies were named after an Air Force Brigadier named Eduardo Gomes. They look like truffles, are very simple to make and are rich and delicious. Valentine’s day is coming soon, so make these candies for your friends and family, they would love you for it
These Brigadeiros are my entry in ... Read more...

Mushroom Cake (Torta de Champiñones)

Posted by Erica on Feb 6th, 2010 | 19 Comments

This mushroom cake is very easy to make, nothing fancy but the type of recipe you can make for lunch with a nice cup of soup. I bought
the mushrooms to make another recipe, but at the last minute, I realized that I didn’t have all the ingredients for it. Don’t you hate when that happens? ... Read more...

Cod Fish and Yuca Cakes

Posted by Erica on Feb 4th, 2010 | 37 Comments

There are a lot of recipes for cod fish cakes, some better than others. I have tried a few made with potatoes that I like, but my grandmother used to make cod fish cakes with yuca, and they are definately my favorites ones. They have great texture and a wonderful taste.
This is the recipe for ... Read more...

Bistec a la Criolla ( Colombian -Style Creole Steak)

Posted by Erica on Feb 3rd, 2010 | 19 Comments

This is one of those recipes that many Colombians and I grew up eating at least once a week. Bistec a la Criolla is one of my favorites because I love creole sauces over white rice.
It is a simple and quick recipe to make and full of flavor. Serve it with white rice ... Read more...

Matambre (Argentinian Style Stuffed Beef)

Posted by Erica on Jan 31st, 2010 | 32 Comments

Matambre is a popular dish in Argentina. It is beef stuffed with cooked eggs, spinach and other vegetables. Some of the cuts of meats used in Argentina and South America are different than the cuts in the United States. The kind of meat used for this dish is similar to flank steak and is cooked ... Read more...

Pear Crisp

Posted by Erica on Jan 29th, 2010 | 28 Comments

I had apple crisp for the first time in this country about six years ago and I fell in love with it. I am not an apple pie person, so apple crisp was the perfect dessert for me. But I prefer pears over apples without a doubt, so I made this pear crisp topped with ... Read more...

Sancocho de Pescado ( Colombian Fish Soup)

Posted by Erica on Jan 28th, 2010 | 18 Comments

Sancocho is a traditional Colombian dish and is prepared many different ways throughout the country. You’ll find fish, chicken, beef and chicken, pork and bean Sancocho in Colombia.
Sancocho is a soup made with plantain, yuca, potato, corn, and the meat of your choice, It is a hearty, comforting and delicious dish that is usually served ... Read more...

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