Appetizers & Snacks

Bollo Limpio (Boiled Hominy Corn Rolls)

9 comments October 29, 2012

Bollo Limpio is a wrapped corn cake from the city of Barranquilla, in Colombia. It is usually served with chicharrón, chorizos, butifarras, and other Colombian fried meats on the side. Other popular bollos recipes in Colombia are Bollos de Yuca(Cassva Rolls) and Envuelto o Bollo de Mazorca (Fresh Corn Rolls) Bollo Limpio is one of [...]

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Torticas de Coco (Simple Mini Coconut Cakes)

9 comments October 27, 2012

These Torticas de Coco are a wonderful addition to your Halloween table, dinner party, or as a game-day dessert. They make a great middle of the week treat for the family as well. We love the taste and chewy texture of these mini coconut cakes. They are dense, but soft, while the coconut flakes add [...]

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Mojicones o Pan Mojicón (Colombian Sweet Rolls)

18 comments October 23, 2012

Pan Mojicón or Mojicones are sweet rolls with a fluffy and light texture. These traditional Colombian bread rolls are from the capital of Colombia, Bogotá. One of my closest friends here in the United States is originally from that beautiful city and her mom gave me this recipe for Pan Mojicón. I never thought that [...]

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Colombian Chocolate Chunk and Banana Muffins

9 comments October 8, 2012

These Colombian Chocolate and Banana Muffins are rich and moist, making them a perfect dessert. I used Chocolate Luker, a bittersweet Colombia chocolate, but you can use another chocolate, if you prefer. My husband enjoyed these muffins, but my 6 year old said that they were to rich for him. All that chocolate makes these [...]

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Passion Fruit and Coconut Dip

9 comments October 1, 2012

I created this Passion Fruit and Coconut dip for a quick snack the other day and it was a hit with my family. The sweet and creamy condensed milk and coconut milk combines so well with the fruity tartiness of the passion fruit, and the coconut adds a fantastic crunch. It’s heavenly served with graham [...]

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Chancacas (Colombian-Style Coconut Candy)

10 comments September 28, 2012

Chancacas are a traditional dessert from Buenaventura Colombia, a seaport city on the Pacific Ocean. This candy is made with coconut and panela (sugar cane) and is a delight in every way. Using fresh coconut makes this dessert sensational but you can also use dried shredded coconut. This coconut candy is very sweet and has [...]

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Lentil Patties or Meatless Burger

12 comments September 22, 2012

Although I love meat, I don’t eat it as much as I would like. If you are a regular reader, you know that my husband doesn’t eat meat, so I am always making meatless dishes that meat eaters like me and my kids will love too. I added avocado slices and pink sauce (salsa rosada) [...]

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