Colombian Cuisine Basics

How to make Dulce de Leche or Arequipe in the Oven

12 comments May 1, 2013

Today I want to share a quick and simple recipe for Dulce de Leche, or Arequipe, in the oven. I’ve been a huge fan of this delicious and creamy Latin dessert for as long as I can remember. I usually have a jar in my fridge for recipes, or to eat by the spoonful By [...]

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How to make Pulpa de Tamarindo (Tamarind Pulp)

17 comments November 13, 2012

Tamarind is a sweet and sour fruit very popular in Colombian cuisine. We use it to make tamarind juice (jugo de tamarindo), desserts and sauces for savory dishes. I find dried tamarind at Hispanic markets in the US, sold either in their pods or in blocks with seeds. I usually buy the blocks, so I [...]

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Bizcochuelo (Colombian Sponge Cake)

11 comments September 18, 2012

Bizcochuelo is a simple cake made with flour, sugar and eggs and has a light, spongy texture. Sometimes this cake is served plain with coffee, or it’s filled with fresh fruit jams, but it’s typically used as a base for other traditional Colombian desserts such a Torta de Pastores and Torta de Coco. Buen provecho!

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How to Make Frisoles Antioqueños

23 comments September 17, 2012

If someone asked me what I would choose as the one single dish to have as my last meal on earth, I would have a hard time coming up with an answer. However, I am sure Frisoles Antioqueños would be near the top of the list. The recipe today is a gorgeous, hearty Colombian bean [...]

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Arepas de Maiz Peto (Colombian Hominy Corn Arepas)

13 comments July 31, 2012

When I was a chiId, I would often stay at Mamita’s house on the weekends and the breakfasts prepared by her were always the highlight of each day. The day for her would begin at 6 a.m. and I would awake to the smell of fresh coffee and hot chocolate. I would join Mamita in [...]

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Caldo Basico de Pollo (Colombian-Style Chicken Stock)

13 comments May 29, 2012

Chicken Stock or Caldo Basico is the base of many soups, stews, and rice, as well as other Colombian dishes. I love making my own stocks because I don’t want them to be filled with preservatives and artificial flavors. I will post my recipes for beef and vegetable stock soon too! These stocks are very [...]

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Arroz Amarillo (Yellow Rice)

6 comments May 21, 2012

Plain white rice or arroz blanco is the base of most Colombian main dishes while Arroz Amarillo, or Yellow Rice, is a very popular side dish around the country. I’ve been getting a lot of e-mails from my readers asking me how to make this yellow rice, so here it is, the recipe as taught [...]

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