May 2009

Roasted Cassava (Yuca Asada)

10 comments May 23, 2009

I love yuca and in Colombia yuca is one of the most popular vegetables. We incorporate this vegetable into a lot of our recipes and it is one of the most popular side dishes. Yuca is used in Colombia in many ways comparable to how potatoes are used in the United States. Roasted yuca is [...]

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Scramble Eggs with Tomato and Scallions (Huevos Revueltos con Tomate y Cebolla)

12 comments May 22, 2009

This quick and easy egg recipe is one of the most popular breakfast dishes in Colombia which we serve with arepa, cheese and hot chocolate. My mom makes the best huevos revueltos con tomate. When I was a child she had to make them for me in a separate pan because I didn’t eat scallions. [...]

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Rice with Caramelized Onions (Arroz con Cebolla al Caramelo)

6 comments May 21, 2009

Rice is cooked all over Colombia and in many different ways. If you follow this blog you may have noticed the many variations of rice recipes. This rice dish is delicious and the caramelized onions add a little sweetness. It is the perfect accompaniment for grilled meats, fish or poultry.

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Gazpacho Soup (Cold Spanish Soup)

7 comments May 20, 2009

This colorful soup is very easy to make and would make a great first course for a summer party. There are many variations, but this is a traditional Gazpacho.

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Plantain Soup (Sopa de Plátano)

11 comments May 19, 2009

I never tire of eating soups. Growing up I hated it them, but now they’re comfort food for me and remind me of my culture. Soups are a Colombian kitchen staple and each region has its own variations.

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Beef Stew in Tomato Sauce (Estofado de Res)

15 comments May 18, 2009

Colombians love Estofados. We make it with chicken,fish,beef and pork served over white rice. Estofado de Res is very rich, with the tomato sauce base adding a sweetness to the dish.

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Hummus (Garbanzo Beans Dip)

5 comments May 17, 2009

Hummus is one of my favorite dips and I usually just buy it store made, but it’s always good to make it at home as it’s easy and you can adjust the taste to your liking.

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