Colombian Food

Sopa de Carantantas (Corn Masa Fritters Soup)

4 comments April 6, 2013

I am partial to Colombian food made with corn masa, like arepas, empanadas, and tamales. I could eat those dishes every day and not complain about it, as a matter of fact, I actually do eat arepas every day! Carantanta is a popular fried Colombian food from El Cauca department, and is traditionally made with [...]

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Green Plantains with Guacamole, Crispy Fish Fillets and Mango Slaw

2 comments April 5, 2013

I am participating in a recipe challenge hosted by Gorton’s, in case you haven’t noticed I am competing against seven other wonderful bloggers, where we each created a recipe incorporating Gorton’s Crispy Battered Fish Fillets. I made Fried Green Plantains with Guacamole, Crispy Battered Fish Fillets and Mango Slaw. I need your help to WIN [...]

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10 Simple and Delicious Avocado Recipes

6 comments April 4, 2013

I love avocados and if I had to choose a few ingredients to eat every day, avocados (aguacates) would be one of them. Here are 10 of my favorite avocado recipes posted on My Colombian Recipes. The Gorton’s recipe contest runs until April 7, 2013. You can vote once per day, so please, bookmark the [...]

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Mote de Queso (Colombian Cheese and Yam Soup)

4 comments March 30, 2013

I am sure many of my readers from the Atlantic Coast in Colombia have been wondering why haven’t I posted a Mote de Queso recipe yet. Good news, the wait is finally over, here is my recipe for this simple and popular soup! The reason I haven’t made this soup before is that I could [...]

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Black and White Bean Salad (Ensalada de Frijoles Negros y Blancos)

2 comments March 24, 2013

Beans are an important part of the Colombian diet, providing plenty of protein, while making for delicious and comforting dishes. Colombians use beans to make a variety of dishes including stews, soups, fritters, cakes, salads, rice dishes, and more! This Black and White Bean Salad couldn’t be easier to make and includes many of the [...]

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Sancocho de Cola (Oxtail Colombian Soup)

8 comments March 21, 2013

Sancocho is a popular soup in Colombia and elsewhere in Latin America and is a hearty and filling soup. The name of the dish “Sancocho” comes from the Spanish verb “sancochar“, which in English means to Parboil. There are many variations of sancocho in Colombia, each region preparing it in its own way. But, it [...]

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Papas al Perejil (Steamed Potatoes with Parsley)

9 comments March 19, 2013

Papas al Perejil is a very simple and a popular side dish in Colombian homes and restaurants. My mom makes this dish at least once every other week to go with her roasted chicken (pollo asado), stuffed meatloaf (albóndigon), or even her roasted pork (cañon de cerdo). They were a staple at our house growing [...]

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