Quick and Easy

Quinoa, Salmon and Avocado Salad

4 comments June 4, 2013

It seems everyone is talking about, and cooking, Quinoa these days, also known as “quinua” in Spanish. The name is derived from the Quechua Spanish word “Kinwa” or “Qin-wah” and originates from the Andean region of Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia and Colombia. I love quinoa because is a versatile ingredient that serves as an excellent base [...]

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Quinoa, Shrimp and Chimichurri Salad

16 comments May 20, 2013

The Creative Cooking Crew this month is going to a “virtual picnic” and I’m bringing a delicious and simple Quinoa, Shrimp and Chimichurri Salad. When I found out that the challenge for this month was a picnic dish, I knew I would make something fresh and simple, but full of flavor. This Quinoa salad was [...]

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Pescado Aborrajado (Colombian-Style Battered Fish)

7 comments May 14, 2013

Today I am sharing another classic and easy to make Colombian recipe with you, a dish called Pescado Aborrajado. It is a simple fried battered fish dish that is popular around the country. Making my grandmother’s recipe for this Colombian-Style Battered Fish brought back a lot of wonderful memories for me. It had been a [...]

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Avocado and Egg Flat Bread Pizza

5 comments May 7, 2013

Today I have a simple, affordable, healthy and delicious breakfast recipe that you can make to start your day. A wonderful Avocado and Egg Flat Bread Pizza! You all know how much I love avocados, so I’m excited to introduce you to my new favorite way to eat them. There are some recipes that I [...]

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Lulada (Colombian Lulo Drink)

8 comments May 5, 2013

Lulo is an exotic fruit with a citrus flavor that is popular in Colombia. It is also known as naranjilla, in other Latin American countries. Lulada, is a popular, cold, and refreshing drink from El Valle region of the country. It is made with mashed lulos, lime juice, water, sugar and ice. There are other [...]

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How to make Dulce de Leche or Arequipe in the Oven

14 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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Guisado de Camarones (Shrimp in Creole Tomato Sauce)

2 comments April 18, 2013

I realized recently that I don’t have a recipe on My Colombian Recipes for this Shrimp in Creole Tomato Sauce, which was one of my favorites growing up. It is without a doubt one of my favorite meals to make on weeknights, because it is easy to prepare, and is packed with wonderfully comforting flavors. [...]

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