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!These empanadas are a popular snack in Colombia and are served by most Colombian restaurants in the USA. Traditionally, these delicious fritters are made with shredded pork and beef, but in my family we always make them with ground meat. Serve them with ají and lime wedges on the side. In Colombia, empanadas are also ... Read more...
Pandebono is a traditional colombian cheese bread. I have been getting a lot of e-mails asking me for this recipe, so here it is my friends. I made these delicious pandebonos last week and they came out perfectly and were delicious. For a minute, I did not miss Colombia while eating these fantastic cheese balls, ... Read more...
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 ... Read more...
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 ... Read more...
Sancocho is a common Colombian dish that you can make with fish, beef, chicken or pork. Sancocho de gallina is originally from the Colombian Region El Valle. Traditionally this soup is made with hens, but you can use chicken too. I have a lot of good memories associated with this meal. One memory is of ... Read more...
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 ... Read more...
Papas rellenas are a popular Colombian food that we eat for breakfast or as a snack. You can serve them hot or cold and they are delicious with ají sauce. Colombians have different versions of this recipe. I called my aunt in Florida to get my grandmother’s recipe for this one. Some people add cooked ... Read more...
Colombian-Style arroz con pollo was one of my favorite recipes growing up. My mom would make it at least once a week for lunch. Rice with chicken is one of the most popular dishes in Colombia and South America, but every country has their own variation. This is my mom’s arroz con pollo recipe. Enjoy! ... Read more...
This simple pasta recipe is very easy to prepare and has plenty of flavor, making it perfect for a vegetarian weeknight dinner. You can substitute any other mushroom variety. Serve with a green salad. Since my husband became a vegetarian 7 months ago, I am always trying to make good meatless recipes and this is ... Read more...
I love to make quesadillas, mainly because they are versatile. You can play with so many of your favorite ingredients and create an absolutely delicious quesadilla. I made this mushroom quesadillas tonight for dinner and my husband loved them. It is a great vegetarian dish. Enjoy! ... Read more...
This is a fantastic brunch recipe as it is easy to make and delicious. You can even play with the dish and add your favorite vegetables. I happen to love mushrooms and asparagus and used Portobello’s but you can use any kind of mushrooms that you like. Enjoy! ... Read more...
My husband became a vegetarian over a year ago, so you could imagine what a change it was for me as well, as the cook in the family. I feel really proud of him because he appreciates good food and he very much enjoyed eating all types of meat dishes from a great hamburger, to ... Read more...
Colombians love plátanos and bocadillo or plantains and guava paste in English. We mix these ingredients to make a customary Colombian dish called Torta de Plátano. This dish requires the use of very ripe plantains, heavily spotted. This plantain cake is tradionally served as a side dish, however the sweetness of the guava paste make ... Read more...
This egg dish is perfect for a brunch, it is delicious and easy to make. Substitute your favorite mushrooms for Portobello. Enjoy! ... Read more...
This orzo salad is a great and refreshing summer recipe and it is one of my favorite salads for entertaining. This recipe stems from an Orzo Salad by Giada De Laurentiis. ... Read more...
My sister came to visit from Colombia and we are having a great time together. I miss my family a lot, so having her here in my home with us is a blessing. I made this corn and coconut soup for her this week and she loved it. I topped it with shrimp and it ... Read more...
Ensalada Rusa or Russian Salad is a popular dish in Colombia and other Latin American countries. I remember eating this delicious potato salad as a side dish to Pernil de Cerdo (Roasted Pork Leg or Ham), at almost every party my family ever had in Colombia. My husband hates potato salad, so I never made ... Read more...
One of the greatest things about food is how any person from any country can make an adaptation of a classic dish. Hamburger is the perfect example of how with different spices and condiments you can make your own, unique recipe. We Colombians love flavor and like to add condiments to our food and hamburgers ... Read more...
Sitting in an asadero or barbecue restaurant in Colombia eating a beef, pork or chicken skewer with arepa and papa salada is like heaven to me. Street vendors set up outside the clubs and bars in Medellín, serving all kinds of skewers and grilled corn. The flavor of these chuzos is fantastic. We marinate all ... Read more...
This version of Salpicón de frutas, adapted from the traditional one made with “Colombiana” a Colombian sparkling soda, uses fresh watermelon juice. This simple and delicious fruit cocktail is the perfect dessert in a summer day. ... Read more...
This is a simple, quick and delicious recipe and is one of my favorite salads, especially during the summer months, when you find beautiful tomatoes at local farm markets. Enjoy it! ... Read more...
Today I want to share with you another yummy salad that I made myself for lunch this week. It was fresh, quick and delicious! For a vegetarian version just omit the shrimp. Layers of flavors from fresh ingredients makes this salad a spring standout. Buen provecho! ... Read more...
Enjoy this refreshing and traditional Colombian fruit juice on a hot summer day. Ingredients (4 Servings) 3 cups pineapple, peeled and diced 1 cup water ¼ cup crushed ice 2 tablespoons sugar ... Read more...
Cocktail de Camarones is one of my sister’s favorite appetizers. I have fantastic memories of the food I grew up with and this shrimp cocktail is one of them because of my close relationship with my sister. In my last trip to Colombia every time we went out to eat she always asked for the ... Read more...
I love banana bread, but I don’t like to bake. So I usually eat it when my mother-in-law makes it for me. However, we were invited to a last minute dinner party and I didn’t have anything to bring, but I always have bananas at home, so I decided to create this bread and everybody ... Read more...
This fruit salad is a delicious and beautiful recipe for entertaining. I made two different dressings, so you can make both and let people to choose or you can just make your favorite. If you don’t like any of the fruits I included, you can certainly use the fruits of your choice. ... Read more...
One of the things I love most about spring and summer is the fresh fruits and vegetables available. Strawberries are definitely one of my favorite fruits. When I was growing up in Colombia, I loved to go out of the city with my family on weekends, stopping at fruit stands on the side of the ... Read more...
A couple of weeks ago, having not gone to the market yet that week, I was trying to figure out what to make for dinner. I didn’t have a lot of food in the fridge and the only vegetable I had was broccoli. Whenever I spend too much time trying to figure out what to ... Read more...
This juice is delicious and extremely refreshing on a hot day. Try it, your kids will love you for it! Ingredients (4 Servings) 5 cups watermelon, peeled and cut into chunks 1 cup crushed ice ¼ cup ice water 2 tablespoons sugar Directions Place all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Serve ... Read more...
Salchipapas is one of those dishes you are going to find all over Colombia on the kids menu at restaurants. I grew up eating Salchipapas con Salsa Rosada and I still enjoy this traditional Colombian snack. ... Read more...
This is another Colombian rice recipe and as I’ve mentioned before in this blog, rice is a staple in a Colombian diet. Arroz con fideos is a popular recipe in my family. As children, we loved it because of the little angel hair pasta in the rice. ... Read more...
Rice is a Colombia side dish staple, and it is hard to imagine a meal without a rice dish. Some Colombian people eat rice with beans for breakfast. One of my favorite ways to make rice is to cook it with vegetables. In this recipe I use carrots. ... Read more...
I love tuna and sometimes when I don’t feel like cooking I just open a can of tuna, ad some fresh squeezed lime juice and chopped tomatoes and that is my lunch. The other day, however, I got I little fancy and added more ingredients to my tuna salad This is a simple and delicious ... Read more...
Coconut rice is a typical dish from the coast of Colombia and is simply delicious! Serve it with fish or any other type of seafood. ... Read more...
Mexican food is one of my favorite cuisines and it’s full of tradition and flavor. I want to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, a Mexican holiday, with this taco recipe. ... Read more...
This appetizer is really simple and quick to make, yet it is delicious and elegant. Serve with lemon wedges and fresh bread on the side. ... Read more...
Like many Colombian drinks, this can be made with milk or with just water. Both ways are wonderfully refreshing and very easy to make. Enjoy it! ... Read more...
I made a guacamole recipe when I started this blog and I loved it, but this week I made a different version for my husband and he thought it was delicious. It had the perfect amount heat. Enjoy! ... Read more...
This simple Avocado Vinaigrette is popular all over Colombia. Serve with your favorite salad greens or use it as a dip for vegetables. Keep refrigerated up to 2 hours. ... Read more...
My lunches have changed since moving to the US, obviously, as I live a different life, in a different country. Growing up my mom always made a good lunch. Everytime we came home from school, lunch was waiting for us at the table. She usually made soup, salad, fresh fruit juice and a main dish. ... Read more...
Today, I want to share another delicious and refreshing drink with you. It’s great for kids, and adults as well. If you like mango as much as I do, you are going to love this milkshake. Buen provecho! ... Read more...
This appetizer is popular in Colombia, as are many other dishes cooked with Coke. We love savory and sweet combinations. They are simple and easy to prepare and delicious, which makes them perfect for entertaining! Buen provecho! ... Read more...
Here is another recipe that came as a result of my thinking “what should I do with this salmon today”? The combination of the salmon, red onions and basil mayo made this burger recipe a keeper . It was absolutely fantastic. I can’t wait to have another for lunch soon. Buen provecho! ... Read more...
Since summer began I have been receiving e-mails from some of my readers asking me about a Coconut Limeade that they had in Cartagena and loved. Okay guys, after some phone calls to Colombia, I have the recipe for you. I don’t know how good the Limonada de Coco that my readers had in Colombia ... Read more...
I love traditional tomato gazpacho and I have a special love for aguacates or avocados, hence this recipe. I can just eat avocados as a snack with a sprinkle of salt on top, and I always have them in my house. I was trying to make something different with them and that is how this ... Read more...
Hi guys, I am back and first I would like to thank all my guest bloggers for the wonderful recipes they shared with my readers. Thank you so much Norma, Velva, Rebecca, Joan and Sook for accepting my invitation and for the fantastic posts. Now let’s talk about this recipe, Paletas de Salpicón. Salpicón is ... Read more...
Guest posting today and sharing her delicious recipe is Sook from “My Fabulous Recipes”. Sook has a beautiful blog filled with beautiful pictures and delicious recipes. Thank you, Sook, for being here! ~Erica Hi everyone! My name is Sook from “My Fabulous Recipes”. I feel so honored to be able to do a guest post ... Read more...
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