Sauces & Dips

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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Dip de Arequipe con Queso (Dulce de Leche and Cheese Dip)

18 comments November 7, 2012

Dip de Arequipe con Queso is addictive and delicious, and the best thing about this dip is that it’s very easy to make. Is there anything better than sweet and velvety dulce de leche combined with bubbling, melted cheese? I don’t think so! From start to finish, this delicious treat is ready in less than [...]

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Crepes con Arequipe (Dulce de Leche Crepes)

7 comments September 15, 2012

“Crepes and Waffles” is one of my favorite restaurants in Colombia. I loved going there and trying every crepe on the menu. It was a very popular restaurant that has multiple locations in Medellin. We would need to wait for a table in line outside on the weekends, but it was totally worth it. I [...]

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Hummus de Aguacate y Limón (Avocado and Lime Hummus)

12 comments May 22, 2012

Hola Everyone, Classic Hummus is one of my favorite dips and I love making my own variations of it. This Avocado Hummus is creamy and tangy, and the perfect snack or appetizer served with plantain chips. You can also add this hummus to roasted vegetables, spread it on bread to make a sandwich, or even [...]

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Roasted Tomato Salsa

9 comments May 2, 2012

If you are a regular reader, you know that I am a fan of Mexican food, and one of my favorite snacks are chips with salsa. My obsession for scratch cooking comes with its drawbacks however, as it won’t allow me to open up a jar of store bought salsa. So, I make my own, [...]

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Turkey Patties with Cilantro and Basil Sauce

12 comments October 10, 2011

My oldest son loves food made with ground meat, such as meatloaf, meatballs and hamburgers. So, I am always looking for ways to make him dishes using ground beef or pork. My mother-in-law’s food choices always lean toward health foods and she uses ground turkey to make her meatloaf. The other day I tried it [...]

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