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Dulce de Leche Thumbprint Cookies

10 comments February 27, 2013

“Arequipe“… I can’t think of a word that makes me happier! I always have one open jar of Dulce de Leche, or Arequipe, sitting in my refrigerator and a couple spares in my pantry! I was thinking of what to make with them recently and I didn’t want to make Alfajores, milkshakes, crepes, cocadas or [...]

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Chorizo, Cheese and Potato Croquettes with Avocado Aioli

18 comments February 23, 2013

This month’s The Creative Cooking Crew challenge was “Meat and Potatoes“. So I decided to make Chorizo, Cheese and Potato Croquettes with Avocado Aioli. I know, I know, this is not a very creative dish, but I used “Meat and Potatoes” and added my own touch to the croquettes, and these little balls with the [...]

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Cayeye and Cabeza de Gato (Colombian Mashed Green Plantain)

7 comments February 18, 2013

Cayeye, also called Mote de Guineo, is a traditional Colombian dish from the Caribbean Coast of the country. Cayeye is made by cooking small green bananas (guineos) in water, then mashing and mixing them with refrito, made with onions, garlic, red bell pepper, tomato and achiote. Cabeza de Gato is the same dish as Cayeye, [...]

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Sopa de Camarones, Coco y Plátano (Shrimp, Coconut and Plantain Soup)

5 comments February 9, 2013

This Shrimp, Coconut and Plantain Soup is a great way to start any meal. It is sweet, creamy and rich, with a hint of spice from the habanero. I just love the wonderful combination of seafood and coconut, which is popular with Colombian seafood dishes. Sopa de Camarones, Coco y Plátano is originally from Tumaco, [...]

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Galletas de Milo (Milo Cookies)

12 comments February 5, 2013

Some things never change… I love Milo, I have always loved Milo, and I will die loving Milo These cookies were inspired by  my favorite chocolate drink, Milo! So, what is Milo anyway? It is a chocolate and malt powder made by Nestlé, that is mixed with hot or cold milk to make a wonderfully [...]

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Mantecada (Colombian-Style Butter Corn Bread)

11 comments January 30, 2013

Mantecada is a traditional Colombian butter corn cake that is very popular in the capital of the country, Bogotá. This cake tastes best when freshly prepared and it is usually served with berry preservers (Dulce de Mora o Fresa) on the side. The first time I had Mantecada was in a hotel in Bogotá about [...]

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Picadillo Cubano (Cuban Ground Beef Dish)

15 comments July 5, 2012

Picadillo Cubano is a simple, but satisfying popular Cuban dish. I like it because it’s easy to prepare and tastes brilliant. The flavors of this dish are incredibly intense and rich. You’ll just have to go and make it yourself to see what I mean. You’ll love every bite of this dish, I promise. Buen [...]

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