January 2010

Matambre (Argentinian Style Stuffed Beef)

32 comments January 31, 2010

Matambre is a popular dish in Argentina. It is beef stuffed with cooked eggs, spinach and other vegetables. Some of the cuts of meats used in Argentina and South America are different than the cuts in the United States. The kind of meat used for this dish is similar to flank steak and is cooked [...]

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Pear Crisp

30 comments January 29, 2010

I had apple crisp for the first time in this country about six years ago and I fell in love with it. I am not an apple pie person, so apple crisp was the perfect dessert for me. But I prefer pears over apples without a doubt, so I made this pear crisp topped with [...]

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Sancocho de Pescado ( Colombian Fish Soup)

22 comments January 28, 2010

Sancocho is a traditional Colombian dish and is prepared many different ways throughout the country. You’ll find fish, chicken, beef and chicken, pork and bean Sancocho in Colombia. Sancocho is a soup made with plantain, yuca, potato, corn, and the meat of your choice, It is a hearty, comforting and delicious dish that is usually [...]

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Roasted Pepper Hummus

30 comments January 27, 2010

A couple of weeks ago I woke up craving homemade hummus, so I decided to make some. When I was getting all the ingredients ready, I noticed a jar of roasted peppers next to the tahini. So, I made roasted pepper hummus and it was fantastic! I enjoy making dips like this for a quick [...]

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Orzo, Shrimp and Asparagus Salad

35 comments January 25, 2010

This is a wonderful dish to eat during the summer, but I love it so much that I serve it year round. It is healthy, refreshing and very easy to make. This Orzo and Shrimp Salad is perfect for a quick lunch. Enjoy it!

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Enyucado (Colombian Style Cassava Cake)

48 comments January 23, 2010

Enyucado is a traditional recipe from The Atlantic coast of Colombia. It is a cake made with shredded yuca, cheese, coconut and star anis seeds and is sweet with a wonderful texture. I receive a lot e-mails from my readers asking me when I will be writing about certain favorite traditional Colombian recipes and this [...]

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Cauliflower Soup (Sopa de Coliflor)

29 comments January 22, 2010

I think I’ve mentioned before that I am not a cauliflower fan, but I started the year in a cauliflower recipes testing mood Do you remember the mashed cauliflower I made at the beginning of the year? If not, don’t worry here is the recipe. Anyway I made this cauliflower and cheese soup last week [...]

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