January 2010

Roasted Peppers and Cheddar Cupcakes

28 comments January 9, 2010

There are many reasons I don’t like Winter. First of all, Medellin, the city where I come from, is called “ The City Eternal Spring”. So, as you may have guessed, the weather in Medellin always resembles spring and there are no winters. I am not use to this cold weather. I have lived in [...]

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Individual Asparagus and Caramelized Onion Frittatas

23 comments January 7, 2010

I am a big fan of eggs in all forms and I absolutely love asparagus, so last week I made these asparagus and caramelized onions frittatas with a mix of cheeses and fresh herbs for breakfast and we loved it. For those who are unfamiliar with frittatas, they are defined as: an Italian dish made [...]

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Quick Pinto Bean Soup with Chorizo

28 comments January 6, 2010

I love cooking comforting food this time of the year. I know everyone has a different opinion of what comfort food is, but for me it is a large pot of soup with Colombian flavors simmering on the stove . I usually make my bean soup with dried beans, but this week I was craving [...]

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Bacon-Apple and Cheddar Quesadilla

44 comments January 5, 2010

  I made myself another yummy quesadilla for lunch this week. This time the filling was crispy bacon, cheddar cheese and delicious apples, drizzled with maple syrup. This would be a perfect lunch with a green salad and small bowl of soup. Simple, but filling, and very tasty! I absolutely loved it. I will be [...]

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Mushroom Soup (Sopa de Champiñones)

45 comments January 4, 2010

Winter is a wonderful time of the year to enjoy warm and comforting soups. This soup has to be the best mushroom soup I’ve ever had and without a doubt the best one I’ve ever made, so rich and tasty. My husband particularly enjoyed it and said that this was the best thing I had [...]

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Croquetas de Yuca (Cassava Croquettes)

23 comments January 3, 2010

These delicious Croquetas de Yuca will work as an appetizer, snack or as part of a main course. I have a weakness for anything involving yuca or cassava. My mom always included yuca in her dishes and I loved it. I actually prefer yuca over potatoes however my sister, Catalina, hates yuca, so as usual, [...]

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Mashed Cauliflower

23 comments January 2, 2010

Mashed cauliflower is a fantastic side dish and a great alternative to mashed potatoes. I am not a huge cauliflower fan, but I love this recipe. This is without a doubt the best cauliflower dish I have ever tried. This is a simple and easy side dish. Don’t you just love that kind of recipe?

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