An herb from Colombia, guascas can be found in the USA in specialty food stores in dehydrated form and packaged in bags.

I have had good experiences with: AmigosFood and Hato Grande.

Yellow and small potatoes are very popular in Colombia. We use them in soups and stews, mashed, boiled or fried and they are delicious. In the United States you can find them frozen or canned but I prefer them frozen.

You can find it at AmigosFood.

This egg dish is perfect for a brunch, it is delicious and easy to make. Substitute your favorite mushrooms for Portobello.

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This shrimp ceviche dish is very popular on the coast of Colombia, but it is also enjoyed throughout the country. Keep it refrigerated until ready to serve. 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…

Frijoles Paisas is a common dish from the Antioquia region. I’ve eaten it all of my life and it is definitely one of my favorite dishes. Few meals are as truly Colombian as this. We serve it over rice or as part of our famous Colombian dish “Bandeja Paisa” which is a huge meal including, paisa pinto beans, white rice, ripe plantain, Colombian chorizo, avocado, chicharron (pork fritters) ground beef and fried egg. This dish is served in most casual Colombian restaurants around the world. If you are on a diet, this is the best reason to break it. In this post, I included directions to make the recipe in a regular pot or in a slow cooker. 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.

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