Colombian Food

Arroz con Tres Leches (Three Milks Rice Pudding)

11 comments April 10, 2012

Do you ever crave something sweet but don’t want to put in the time and effort to create it? Well, here’s a simple and wonderful dessert, Tres Leches Rice Pudding. A creamy rice pudding cooked with sweet condensed milk, evaporated milk, heavy cream and whole milk! I just love rice pudding and this Tres Leches [...]

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Cocadas de Lechera (Sweet Condensed Milk and Coconut Bars)

14 comments April 6, 2012

I don’t like staying in the kitchen for hours after cooking the main course making dessert, so I prefer simple desserts for entertaining. These Sweet Condensed Milk Bars or Cocadas de Lechera are the perfect dessert for entertaining. I wish you all a happy Pascua (Easter) with your families and friends. Hope you enjoy the [...]

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Pescado Gratinado con Camarones (Fish and Shrimp Au Gratin)

9 comments April 4, 2012

Although I haven’t practiced any particular organized religion for quite a while, having gone to Catholic school for 12 years, I do try not to eat meat on Good Friday. Maybe it’s my mom’s voice in my head telling me that I should never eat meat on “Viernes Santo” For those of you who don’t [...]

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Arepa Dominó con Plátanos y Guacamole (Arepa with Black Beans, Fresh Cheese, Plantains and Guacamole)

11 comments April 2, 2012

I enjoy taking time on the weekends to prepare a good, hearty breakfast. Very often I let my imagination take control and start playing with ingredients. It had been sometime since I last made a real tasty and satisfying arepa and I was craving one! I wanted to make a meatless arepa though so my [...]

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Frijoles con Coles (Bean Soup with Collard Greens)

11 comments March 31, 2012

Beans are a huge part of the Colombian diet. Colombian cuisine offers a wide variety of dishes influenced by climate and history. The dishes I post on this website are of recipes that I learned from my mom, grandmother or aunts. Mamita used to make Frijoles con Coles and my mom and her siblings loved [...]

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Salmon con Salsa de Mandarina y aguacate (Salmon with Tangerine and Avocado Salsa)

8 comments March 29, 2012

The salmon in this dish is marinated in a tangerine-honey sauce, cooked in the oven and topped with a fresh tangerine, cilantro and avocado salsa! I love the way the flavors from the salmon complement the flavors of the tangerine and avocado salsa. This dish is easy to make and really great for spring and [...]

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My Delicious Hot Chocolate

17 comments March 24, 2012

I have a special treat for you today. I know winter is gone, but for Colombians, a cup of hot chocolate in the morning is always welcome, even when it’s warm outside. My Delicious Hot Chocolate is rich, creamy, luscious and addictive. Every sip is a heavenly experience. In fact, I’m drinking my second cup [...]

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