July 2009

This is Medellín

23 comments July 16, 2009

Medellín is the city in which I was born and raised. It is located in the Andean zone of the country and is the capital of the state of Antioquia. Medellin is one of Colombia’s most important and influential cities because of its beauty, population and economy. The city is famous for its mountains, which [...]

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Colombian Empanadas (Empanadas Colombianas)

161 comments July 14, 2009

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 [...]

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Shrimp, Pineapple and Avocado Cocktail (Cocktail de Camarones con Piña y Aguacate)

8 comments July 13, 2009

This is a great way to cook a quick and delicious appetizer for family or friends using shrimp. Enjoy this dish on a warm sunny day.

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Steak with Chimichurri Sauce (Carne con Chimichurri)

25 comments July 11, 2009

Chimichurri is a traditional Argentinean herb sauce, but there are other South American variations. In Colombia we add cilantro to the chimichurri. You can keep this sauce refrigerated for up to a week.

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Pineapple Flan (Flan de Piña)

19 comments July 9, 2009

Flan de piña is another traditional Colombian flan. I tried to make it with fresh pineapple but the flan didn’t have the right consistency, it was too watery. So I used a can of pineapple chunks instead and the flan came out creamy and just right. I love flan and hope you enjoy this recipe [...]

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Strawberry Soup (Sopa de Fresa)

15 comments July 7, 2009

One of the things I love most about spring and summer is the fresh fruits and vegetables available. Strawberries are definitely one of my favorite fruits. When I was growing up in Colombia, I loved to go out of the city with my family on weekends, stopping at fruit stands on the side of the [...]

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Traditional Colombian Breakfast (Calentado)

28 comments July 6, 2009

Calentado literally means “heated” and is a traditional Colombian breakfast born in the Andean region of the country. It is very common, in this region, to eat beans and rice every day for dinner. Then, for breakfast the next day, the beans and rice are reheated and served with egg, arepa, chorizo or grilled beef [...]

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