Sauces & Dips

Strawberry Vinaigrette (Vinagreta de Fresa)

3 comments September 16, 2011

One of the best parts about the hot summer are the cool salads. I made this Strawberry Vinaigrette about three weeks ago, but I forgot to post it. It is a simple and easy recipe to make using fresh strawberries, so get them while you can and drizzle this beautiful dressing over some nice greens. [...]

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Pasta with Roasted Red Pepper Pesto

14 comments March 17, 2011

Hmm, what can I make for lunch with a jar of roasted red peppers? Here is another pasta dish that is a result of whatever ingredients I could find in the kitchen. Instead of serving the roasted peppers with crusty bread or making a dip, I boiled a box of pasta and tossed it with [...]

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Manjar Blanco (Dulce de Leche)

26 comments January 18, 2011

Making Dulce de Leche from scratch is a lot easier than you might think. In Colombia we have 2 different ways to make it. Arequipe, which is from my hometown of Antioquia and is made with milk, sugar and cinnamon. And, Manjar Blanco, which is from Del Valle region and is made with milk, soaked [...]

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Shredded Pork Tacos with Jalapeño-Cilantro Sauce

24 comments November 12, 2010

I am not Mexican but I love Mexican food. I think I have an obsession with Tacos (see here, here, here, here, and here). I cooked the pork using my slow cooker and it was moist and delicious. Imagine pork shoulder, slow cooked until it falls apart and flavorful as can be. Imagine a spicy [...]

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Thanksgiving Party Ideas : Appetizers

14 comments November 3, 2010

If you are trying to decide what to make for Thanksgiving this year and are looking for some new ideas, have a look at some of my favorite Thanksgiving appetizer recipes from my blog…Enjoy! Part I: Appetizers Roasted Asparagus with Serrano Ham

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Shrimp Skewers with Mango Sauce

23 comments July 21, 2010

During the summer I want meals to be quick and easy to prepare, but also refreshing and filling. These grilled shrimp skewers are seasoned with cumin, paprika and onion powder to give them a nice flavor. Then they’re grilled and topped with a sauce made with mango pulp, onion, hot pepper, garlic, cilantro and butter. [...]

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Grilled Swordfish with Avocado Salsa

28 comments June 17, 2010

I made this dish last week after I found myself overcome with a craving for swordfish and aguacate (avocado). The delicate fish meat was perfect with the avocado salsa, and the tiny diced jalapeño gave the it all just the right amount of heat. This is a light and nutritious dish and excellent served either [...]

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