May 2010

White Bean – Cilantro Dip

33 comments May 20, 2010

This dip may not sound like anything particularly exciting to make, and it certainly is simple. But a great homemade dip recipe is always welcomed on my list of snacks. This White Bean and Cilantro dip is delicious with tortilla chips, of course, but also with fresh vegetables, pita bread or spread on crostini. If [...]

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Crema de Frisoles con Chorizo (Red Bean Soup with Chorizo)

19 comments May 19, 2010

This is a quick version of the traditional Crema de Frisoles. In Colombia we usually cook bean soup from scratch, but sometimes I crave soups and I don’t have time to cook the beans for a long time. This is when I break out my canned beans! This red bean soup takes literally 25 minutes [...]

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Pasta with Mushrooms and Gorgonzola Cheese Sauce

26 comments May 18, 2010

If you are a regular reader, you know that my American husband is a vegetarian* and I am a Colombian girl who loves all kinds of meats So, every day I have to think about a dish that we all can eat and be a happy family. That is how this Pasta with Mushrooms and [...]

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Mondongo Colombiano (Pork, Tripe and Chorizo Soup)

33 comments May 17, 2010

Mondongo, which is pork, tripe and chorizo soup, is served in every traditional Colombian restaurant. It is a hearty soup and a signature dish in every home in the Andean zone of Colombia. My grandmother used to make the best Mondongo I’ve ever had! To make Colombian Mondongo, a variety of meats and vegetables are [...]

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Mini Meat Balls with Garlic and Basil Sauce

32 comments May 14, 2010

I love making mini versions of big things. For example, rather than making a big pasta casserole, I usually prefer to make individual dishes. They are really cute. Don’t you think? These Mini Meat Balls are perfect for a cocktail or tapas party . You can make them ahead and bake them when your guests [...]

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Arepa con Atún y Camarones (Arepa with Tuna and Shrimp)

18 comments May 13, 2010

It may have become apparent by now just how much I love arepas. I could eat them at every meal. This lunch was so good… a crispy arepa with simple and beautiful toppings… creamy tuna and shrimp. Arepas have been a fairly trendy lunch fare in Colombian restaurants for a while. Originally, “arepas” were usually [...]

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Pasta Salad with Shrimp, Avocado and Asparagus

22 comments May 12, 2010

I made another yummy salad for lunch two weeks ago while my sister was visiting. This pasta salad is simple, filling, and very tasty! We absolutely loved it. Enjoy!

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