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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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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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Quesito Colombiano (Colombian Fresh Cheese)

26 comments May 4, 2012

Quesito Colombiano can be compared to Mexican Queso Fresco, and is made by simply processing the curds of cow’s milk. The result is a creamy, soft and white cheese. We Colombians love our Quesito and it is widely used in Colombian cuisine. You will often find it in Colombian recipes, as a side dish for [...]

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