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10 Ripe(Yellow) Plantain Recipes I Love

5 comments April 23, 2013

I am a big fan of plantains in any form and I have a serious weakness for ripe plantains (plátanos maduros). Plantains are popular in Colombia and Latin American cuisine, and we have many recipes to make with this delicious ingredient. Today, I want to share 10 of my favorite Ripe Plantain Recipes from My [...]

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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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10 Simple Slow Cooker Meals

6 comments February 24, 2013

I love warm and comforting meals on cold winter nights, and my slow cooker makes cooking these meals much easier for me, especially during the week. Need some ideas? Here are 10 of my slow cooker recipes. Buen Provecho!

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Top Ten Favorite Colombian Recipes of 2012

16 comments January 1, 2013

Today I have a list of the top 10 favorite posts on My Colombian Recipes from 2012. I wish you all health and happiness in the new year! Buen provecho! Happy 2013!    Empanadas Colombianas (Colombian-Style Empanadas)

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Colombian Christmas and New Year’s Traditions

19 comments December 6, 2012

Today I want to share some of the Christmas and New Year’s traditions that I grew up with in Colombia. Like many people who left Colombia and have been in another country for a long time, I’ve lost touch with many of these wonderful traditions. Colombia is a Catholic country, so most of the December [...]

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Top Ten Summer Salads

7 comments June 25, 2012

Hola Everyone, Here are my ten favorite summer salad recipes from My Colombian Recipes to celebrate the summer and the warm weather it brings. Fresh, fast, easy, and light summer salads, perfect for picnic style parties. Enjoy the wonderful vegetables, herbs and fruits. Buen provecho!

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How To Throw A Latin Backyard Fiesta

19 comments June 20, 2012

A backyard party with friends and family is one of my favorite things to do during the summer. It’s always a pleasure to spend a Saturday or Sunday afternoon with the people I love and good food. It’s also a great way to celebrate a special occasion like a baby shower, birthday party, anniversary and [...]

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