September 2010

Queso con Melado ( Cheese with Colombian-Style Syrup)

9 comments September 27, 2010

I know what are you thinking, that is not a recipe, it is a couple of ingredients on a plate. You are right, but the combination of these two foods is wonderful. I can’t find a non-pasteurized cheese in the US that we eat in Colombia, so I made it with mozzarella cheese instead. You [...]

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Strawberry Clafoutis

13 comments September 23, 2010

Clafoutis is a delicious French baked dessert that is a cross between a cake and custard. This desert is so delicious and simple to make, that I decided to make it using one of my favorite fruits, strawberries. It turned out great and I will definately be making it again. It makes a wonderful breakfast [...]

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Sopa de Arroz con Carne (Rice and Beef Soup)

22 comments September 19, 2010

You would think that I would hate soups considering how many times I was told while growing up to eat my soup. “If you want to get bigger, smarter and prettier, you need to eat your soup,” my mom & Mamita would say. But I actually love a good homemade soup. It’s one of those [...]

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Pork Tacos with Mango-Avocado Salsa

18 comments September 14, 2010

I have always been a huge taco fan. I could eat tacos at every meal. This is probably because I adore tortillas and Mexican flavors, but also because nothing beats holding your food in your hands and get a little bit messy!

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Carne de Cerdo Rellena (Pork Stuffed with Vegetables)

12 comments September 11, 2010

This is my grandmother’s Stuffed Pork recipe which is stuffed with carrots, peas, herbs, and spices. This is one of my favorite comfort food dishes. I lived with my grandmother for a few years and I had a special relationship with her. This was one of the dishes she used to make for me when [...]

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Strawberry Crisp

17 comments September 9, 2010

“Did you eat your soup yet? Dessert is ready, but you have to finish your soup before you can have desert”. That is what my mom used to say to us when we were kids back in Colombia. Well, she said it in Spanish Thank God I am not a kid anymore and I can [...]

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Mexican Burger

11 comments September 6, 2010

I know what you might be thinking,“really Erica, a burger again”? But trust me, this is good! Here is the little burger I made myself for lunch about two months ago using the delicious flavors of Mexico: a beef patty topped with tomato, guacamole, refried beans, queso fresco, and red onions. It was absolutely fantastic [...]

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