Side Dishes

Tortilla de Plátano Maduro (Ripe Plantain Frittata)

8 comments October 14, 2011

This Tortilla de Plátano Maduro from Caldas department of Colombia is easy to make and a perfect option for brunch with a steaming pot of coffee or hot chocolate. Buen provecho!

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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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Puré de Frijol y Plátano Maduro (Bean and Ripe Plantain Puree)

10 comments September 3, 2011

This Bean and Ripe Plantain Puree is a traditional Colombian side dish. I know it doesn’t look good in the picture, but it is delicious and easy to make and goes perfectly with grilled beef, pork or chicken. This time I used canned beans to keep it simple, but my grandmother always made the beans [...]

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Arroz con Frijolito de Cabecita Negra (Blackeye Peas Rice)

8 comments August 25, 2011

I’ve been cooking a lot over the past few days. Cooking takes my mind off of stressful things, like kids going back to school! It is always therapeutic for me. Well, the results are in… I made a lot of good Colombian recipes, as well as some meatless dishes for my vegetarian husband. I will [...]

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Pineapple Coleslaw (Ensalada de Repollo con Piña)

8 comments August 15, 2011

Have you entered to win a $100 Best Buy gift card? When I was a child, my Aunt Consuelo made this coleslaw often, as it was a traditional dish at our family dinner parties. This salad is perfect for a picnic or backyard barbecue. It is creamy, sweet and delicious! Buen provecho!

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Beans and Corn Salad (Ensalada de Frijol y Maiz)

7 comments August 13, 2011

I love beans and enjoy a variety of comforting bean dishes during the winter months and light bean salads during the summer. This fresh summer beans and corn salad is my favorite picnic food. I  really enjoy the simple lime and cumin dressing with all the different kinds of beans in the salad. Buen provecho!

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Papas con Espinacas (Potatoes with Spinach)

10 comments August 7, 2011

I want to share a simple, but delicious side dish with you today. I made these Potatoes with Spinach along side grilled salmon and it made for a wonderful and easy meal. Enjoy it!

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