September 2009

Stuffed Beef (Carne o Posta Rellena)

16 comments September 30, 2009

Autumn is definitely my favorite season. I love the beautiful colors of the changing leaves and that I can wear the clothes I love… boots, jeans and light jackets. I also love the fall because when the weather starts getting cold, I like to cook all of my favorite Colombian comfort food recipes. This stuffed [...]

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Lime Esponjado (Esponjado de Limón)

16 comments September 29, 2009

When it comes to desserts, I usually like the ones made with fruits and that are a little tangy. The Colombian esponjado and flan are the perfect desserts to me because I can make variations with my favorite fruits and flavors. This lime esponjado is the perfect ending to any meal. Enjoy.

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Canary Bean Soup (Sopa de Frijoles Canarios)

17 comments September 28, 2009

I had a great time with my sister the past couple of weeks. She left yesterday and now I am getting back to my normal routine. She is a great sister and friend to me. I will miss her and look forward to seeing her again soon. My mother always made a bean soup in [...]

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Cartagena de Indias

15 comments September 26, 2009

Cartagena is located in the Caribbean region of Colombia. It is a beautiful city full of history, culture and colonial architecture and is the most popular tourist destination in Colombia. It has beautiful beaches, great hotels, an average temperature of around 80°F and most importantly, the FOOD is fantastic

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Meringue

16 comments September 25, 2009

The other day I used some egg yolks in a recipe. Normally, when I make a dish using just the yolks, I am at a loss for what to do with the whites, so I waste them. This time, however, I decided to make meringue cookies, one of my favorite cookies as a child. They [...]

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Triguisar

33 comments September 23, 2009

On those days when I feel homesick, it doesn’t mean I don’t like living in the United States and being an American citizen, but just that I miss my family and friends a lot. Those are the days that I will go to the closest Latin market and crazy or not, I go to the [...]

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Baked Eggs with Asparagus and Mushrooms

14 comments September 22, 2009

This is a fantastic brunch recipe as it is easy to make and delicious. You can even play with the dish and add your favorite vegetables. I happen to love mushrooms and asparagus and used Portobello’s but you can use any kind of mushrooms that you like. Enjoy!

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