March 2009

GUASCAS

4 comments March 19, 2009

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.

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PAPAS CRIOLLAS OR ANDEAN POTATOES

5 comments March 19, 2009

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.

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BAKED EGGS WITH PORTOBELLO ( HUEVOS CON PORTOBELLO)

9 comments March 17, 2009

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

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COLOMBIAN SHRIMP CEVICHE (CEVICHE DE CAMARONES)

8 comments March 17, 2009

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.

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COCONUT RICE (ARROZ CON COCO)

25 comments March 14, 2009

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.

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PAISA PINTO BEANS (FRIJOLES PAISAS)

16 comments March 14, 2009

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, [...]

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TOMATO AND AVOCADO SALAD (ENSALADA DE AGUACATE Y TOMATE)

3 comments March 12, 2009

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!

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