Hi everyone,

I am going on vacation this week, so I invited some of my blogger friends to guest post for me while I’m away. I won’t be able to visit your blogs or approve comments, but I promise I will visit you and read your comments as soon as I get back.

I’m looking forward to getting your feedback about all the guest posts! Thank you.

Now, I want to share with you a simple, but delicious Lime and Cilantro Rice recipe. Buen Provecho! Read more…

Bollo de Yuca is a popular dish from the coast of Colombia. It is mashed yuca or cassava, wrapped in corn husks, and is typically served as a side dish with chorizos and butifarras. Bollo de Yuca is kind of bland by itself, but serve it with chorizo, and you’ll have the perfect couple! There is another variation of Bollo de Yuca made with anise seeds and coconut, and those are delicious all by themselves.

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Arepas de Chocolo are absolutely my favorite arepas. I would eat them every day if I could. These traditional and popular arepas from the Andean region of Colombia are the perfect breakfast or afternoon snack served with a hot cup of coffee or hot chocolate.

These arepas can be a little tricky to make but I have a tip that can help make the preparation relatively easy, and of course the more you make them the better you become at getting them just right. I like to start cooking them on top of the stove and finish them in the oven, this will help prevent them from breaking up. And, it is very important to use very fresh corn for this recipe.

If you decide to do the whole process on the stove top, be sure the pan it is well heated. Since the arepas are pretty delicate, you have to be careful when turning them.

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Simple, healthy and bursting with flavor, this zucchini carpaccio is welcome at my table any day and will surely be making many reappearances on our menu.

Think about it as a side dish or appetizer for your next summer party. Something new to bring to the table to surprise your guests. I hope you all enjoy this dish as much as we did! It is light and absolutely fantastic!

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My husband doesn’t love peas, so last week while driving home from the store, I thought of a way to make peas for him that he might enjoy.

I decided to make mashed potatoes with peas and mint. Well, he scraped his plate. The recipe itself could not be easier, not to mention delicious. I can’t wait to make it again.

Serve with your favorite grilled meat, fish or poultry.

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I made this Corn, Egg and Bean Salad for lunch last week and it was simple, filling, and very tasty!

This salad makes a great accompaniment to grilled chicken or pork, but it’s also substantial enough to stand alone. Either way, be sure to have a loaf of crusty bread alongside. Buen provecho! Read more…

Today I want to share with you another yummy salad that I made myself for lunch this week. It was fresh, quick and delicious! For a vegetarian version just omit the shrimp.

Layers of flavors from fresh ingredients makes this salad a spring standout.

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