March 2010

Migas de Arepa: A Hearty Breakfast

28 comments March 31, 2010

This dish of eggs scrambled with pieces of arepa and tomato-onion sauce is a popular breakfast served in Colombia. There is no better way to start the day! You can serve this dish with Colombian chorizo, avocado and beans on the side. Migas de Arepa is designed to use up old corn arepas. The results [...]

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Asparagus and Tomato Baked Frittata

15 comments March 30, 2010

Asparagus and Tomato Frittata…simple, seasonal and absolutely delicious. Asparagus are in season so, they are cheaper and fresh! This a tasty and wonderful vegetarian breakfast or lunch dish. Try it! When you are buying asparagus, look for firm stalks. The cut end should look freshly cut and not too dried out. The length of the [...]

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Pasta with Grape Tomatoes and Basil

19 comments March 29, 2010

Here’s another simple pasta dish that’s perfect for a weeknight meal and is a great vegetarian dish as well. Easy, quick and full of flavor. I just love these kinds of dishes, don’t you? I made this pasta with grape tomatoes and basil last week and we all loved it. Buen Provecho!

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Banana, Coconut and Pineapple Cake

40 comments March 26, 2010

This is a moist and delicious cake! It is fantastic on its own, so I didn’t want to make a heavy frosting. A simple drizzle of condensed milk on top was the perfect touch for this Banana, Coconut and Pineapple Cake. This cake is very simple to make and as you know, I am not [...]

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Simple Salmon Tacos

28 comments March 25, 2010

I love all types of Mexican food, but tacos are my first choice on any Mexican menu. Tacos are so versatile you can filled them with anything, seafood, chicken, vegetables, pork, beef, beans or eggs. I am not an expert preparing the delicious food of this country, but I surely enjoy cooking it. These salmon [...]

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Frijoles con Chicharron o Garra (Bean Stew with Pork Belly)

26 comments March 24, 2010

I’ve been meaning to tell you about my love for anything involving beans. Actually maybe I have told you that before Anyway, growing up, my mother prepared Frijoles con Chicharron (Bean Stew with Pork Belly) once a week, which made my siblings and I very happy. Happy because it was food that involved beans and [...]

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Pasta with Creamy Roasted Pepper and Tomato Sauce

32 comments March 23, 2010

This pasta dish is a very nice meal. It is quick and simple to make and I usually have all of the ingredients in my pantry. You can be creative and add shredded chicken or shrimp to the dish, if you prefer. I love the combination of tomatoes and roasted peppers. Don’t you? If you [...]

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