March 2009

CHICKEN WITH LIME AND HONEY (POLLO AL LIMON Y MIEL)

6 comments March 30, 2009

This is a delicious way of cooking chicken as the lime juice gives it an extra kick. The chicken breast remains moist, while the skin remains crispy and flavorful.

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FRIED BANANAS (BANANOS CALADOS)

7 comments March 29, 2009

This delicious, banana dessert will make the perfect finale to any Colombian meal. It is best served warm over vanilla ice cream.

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COLOMBIAN-STYLE LENTIL SOUP (SOPA DE LENTEJAS)

10 comments March 28, 2009

Sopa de Lentejas is a standard in a lot of Colombian kitchens, the chorizo sausage gives the soup extra flavor. This is a very substantial soup that would make a meal-in-a-bowl served with white rice.

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BAKED PLANTAINS WITH GUAVA AND CHEESE (PLATANOS ASADOS CON BOCADILLO Y QUESO)

14 comments March 27, 2009

Plantains are eaten all over Colombia and South America. This delicious vegetable is made in different ways. Plátanos asados make a delicious side dish.Omit the guava paste for a classic plátano asado con queso or baked plantain with cheese.

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CORN SOUP (CREMA DE MAZORCA)

14 comments March 22, 2009

In the Andean zone of Colombia, corn is very popular and we use it in a lot of our recipes. This is a rich and creamy corn soup recipe.

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MUSHROOMS WITH GARLIC (CHAMPINONES AL AJO)

3 comments March 22, 2009

These mushrooms with garlic are quick and simple to make, perfect for an appetizer buffet party. Serve it with fresh bread on the side.

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AJIACO BOGOTANO (COLOMBIAN CHICKEN AND POTATO SOUP)

33 comments March 19, 2009

Each region of Colombia has it own specialties and characteristic dishes. For example, in the capital of the country Bogotá; Ajiaco is a very popular dish. There are different versions of this soup, but it’s usually made with chicken and three kinds of potatoes, corn and an herb called guascas. This herb gives the soup [...]

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