July 2010

Lime and Cilantro Rice

14 comments July 31, 2010

Hi everyone, I am going on vacation this week, so I invited some of my blogger friends to guest post for me while I’m away. I won’t be able to visit your blogs or approve comments, but I promise I will visit you and read your comments as soon as I get back. I’m looking [...]

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Carne Guisada con Zanahoria ( Steak with Carrot Sauce)

24 comments July 29, 2010

This is another one of those meals that I like to cook when I crave a good home cooked meal. My mom often made this meal for my family and me and we all loved it. It was one of those dishes she made when she ran out of ideas. She serves this dish with [...]

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Black Bean Patties

20 comments July 26, 2010

I love all sorts of bean dishes. They are my favorite food on earth and as a result, I have countless bean recipes. I’ve never eaten bean patties before though, so a couple of weeks ago I made Black Bean patties for dinner and they were delicious, nutritious and versatile! We all loved these patties. [...]

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Spaghetti con Pollo y Salsa Criolla (Colombian-Style Spaghetti with Chicken)

28 comments July 22, 2010

Today I want to share with you a pasta dish that is popular in Colombia. It is very simple and quick to make and it is delicious. No, it is not an authentic Italian dish, but a Colombian version called Spaghetti con Pollo y Salsa Criolla. There are a lot of Colombian pasta dishes that [...]

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Shrimp Skewers with Mango Sauce

21 comments July 21, 2010

During the summer I want meals to be quick and easy to prepare, but also refreshing and filling. These grilled shrimp skewers are seasoned with cumin, paprika and onion powder to give them a nice flavor. Then they’re grilled and topped with a sauce made with mango pulp, onion, hot pepper, garlic, cilantro and butter. [...]

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Bollo de Yuca (Yuca Wrapped)

21 comments July 20, 2010

Bollo de Yuca is a popular dish from the coast of Colombia. It is mashed yuca or cassava, wrapped in corn husks, and is typically served as a side dish with chorizos and butifarras. Bollo de Yuca is kind of bland by itself, but serve it with chorizo, and you’ll have the perfect couple! There [...]

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Tuna, Chick Peas and Orzo Salad

22 comments July 16, 2010

Today’s recipe is a good summer salad: Tuna, orzo, chick peas, tomatoes, cucumber and fresh herbs with a lemon dressing. This refreshing salad just might become a summer staple at your table. It is wonderfully filling, improves as it sits, and can be easily transported for lunch at the office. The tuna makes this a [...]

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