August 2009

Saffron Mashed Yuca

12 comments August 15, 2009

Yuca is a staple in Colombia. It is definitely one of my favorite vegetables and I am always looking for ways to cook it. The saffron gives this recipe beautiful color and a delicious taste.

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Chicken and Rice (Arroz con Pollo)

80 comments August 13, 2009

Colombian-Style arroz con pollo was one of my favorite recipes growing up. My mom would make it at least once a week for lunch. Rice with chicken is one of the most popular dishes in Colombia and South America, but every country has their own variation. This is my mom’s arroz con pollo recipe. Enjoy!

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Colombian Cheese Bread (Almojábanas)

57 comments August 11, 2009

Well, to tell you the truth I am always scared of baking, but sometimes I crave my favorite Colombian “parva”, so I bake. Parva is what we call our baked goods in the region of Antioquia. Although this recipe is very easy to make, the problem I have is that in the USA, I don’t [...]

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Coconut Rice Pudding Brulee

30 comments August 9, 2009

When it comes to dessert, I always return to my two favorites: rice pudding and flan, in all imaginable variations. This cross between rice pudding and creme brulee makes a fantastic ending to any meal. Enjoy!

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Spinach Salad with Cilantro-Lime vinaigrette

21 comments August 6, 2009

Even though I created this recipe almost two months ago, the ingredients are perfect right now. Summer is the season for great salads. Enjoy!

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Paisa Tray (Bandeja Paisa)

59 comments August 4, 2009

Bandeja Paisa is probably the most popular Colombian dish, originally from the Andean region of the country where the people are called “Paisas” and the area where I was born and raised. Bandeja paisa is something I’ve eaten all of my life and if I have to choose my last meal on this earth, this [...]

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Colombian- Style Powdered Beef (Carne en Polvo)

14 comments August 3, 2009

Carne en polvo is a staple in the Andean region of Colombia. It is a bit bland if you it eat alone, but it is great as part of the “Bandeja Paisa”. My grandmother would mix it with hogao and serve it over white rice which was delicious too. Powdered beef was one of my [...]

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