My Colombian Recipes
& 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!Subscribe
Paisa Tray (Bandeja Paisa)
Posted by Erica on Aug 4th, 2009 | 36 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
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Colombian Pizza (Pizza Colombiana)
Posted by Erica on Dec 15th, 2009 | 32 Comments
Today let me introduce you to my favorite pizza of all time. This Colombian pizza is one of those things I love to eat whenever I visit Colombia. I must confess, I did not make my own pizza dough, I just used store bought. If you are feeling brave, feel free to make your own…I ... 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
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Bistec a Caballo (Creole Steak on Horseback)
Posted by Erica on Aug 24th, 2009 | 31 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...
Pandebono (Colombian Cheese bread)
Posted by Erica on Jan 20th, 2010 | 48 Comments
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...
Colombian Style Stuffed Potatoes (Papas Rellenas Colombianas)
Posted by Erica on Jun 9th, 2009 | 15 Comments
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 Empanadas (Empanadas Colombianas)
Posted by Erica on Jul 14th, 2009 | 60 Comments
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 sold
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Recent Articles
Empanadas de Pipián (Empanadas Filled with Peanuts and Potatoes)
Posted by Erica on Mar 12th, 2010 | 10 Comments
Empanadas are a traditional appetizer in Colombia. We have different variations of this delicious dish throughout the country and these meat empanadas are one of them.
Empanadas de Pipián are typically associated with the del Cauca zone of Colombia and are made with corn masa and stuffed with roasted peanuts and potatoes.
I can resist many
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Poached Eggs with Asparagus and Mustard Sauce
Posted by Erica on Mar 11th, 2010 | 21 Comments
I love eggs in all forms, especially when they are soft and runny. I am one of those people who always has eggs in the fridge and I am always looking for new ways to cook them. The beauty with eggs is that you can eat them at any time of the day, not just ... Read more...
Marranitas o Puerquitas ( Green Plantain Balls Stuffed With Pork Belly)
Posted by Erica on Mar 10th, 2010 | 22 Comments
Marranitas or Puerquitas are a popular appetizer from the Pacific zone of Colombia. Just because we call them appetizers, doesn’t mean you can only serve them as a snack or before a meal. As a matter of fact, if you eat six of these marranitas, you are not going to have any ... Read more...
Red Tomato Salsa
Posted by Erica on Mar 9th, 2010 | 28 Comments
Who doesn’t like salsa with tortilla chips?
Here is a quick and easy to prepare appetizer that is tasty and fun to make. The salsa will keep for up to a week, covered, in the refrigerator.
Enjoy it!
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Sandwich Elena Ruz ( Cuban Turkey Sandwich)
Posted by Erica on Mar 8th, 2010 | 31 Comments
I love Cuban food and sandwiches are an important part of Cuban cuisine. I have family in Florida who I would visit before I came to live in the United States and that is where I learned a little about Cuban food.
My uncle was married with a Cuban women and she cooked delicious and
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Asparagus Salmon Roll-Ups with Tomato Sauce
Posted by Erica on Mar 5th, 2010 | 30 Comments
I am a big fan of salmon in all forms. Everytime I see it on sale at the market I have to buy it.
Last week it was so cold and nasty outside that I needed to cook something to keep me warm and make me feel good, so I decided to make
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Potato Gratin (Papas Gratinadas)
Posted by Erica on Mar 4th, 2010 | 24 Comments
I had some potatoes in the fridge and I didn’t know what to do with them, so, while I was doing some laundry, I started to have some ideas on how I would cook them. I was thinking maybe mashed or just roasted, until I thought about this delicious Potato Gratin recipe that I love! ... Read more...
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