Side Dishes

Green Bean Casserole Makeover

20 comments November 24, 2012

November’s 5 Star Makeover Challenge was to remake the classic American Green Bean Casserole. This classic holiday dish contains green beans, cream of mushrooms soup, and fried onions. For my version I decided to put a little Latin touch on the dish using mini caramelized onions, jalapeños, and queso fresco corn cakes, topped with a [...]

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Roasted Butternut Squash, Apple and Jalapeño Flatbread

10 comments November 6, 2012

One of the things I enjoy the most about my blog is creating new recipes. Today, I have a delicious recipe that works as an appetizer or a light lunch. Either way, you are going to absolutely love this Roasted Butternut Squash, Apple and Jalapeño Flatbread. This dish is so simple to make, but it [...]

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Arroz con Espinacas (Spinach Rice)

14 comments November 2, 2012

Rice is a staple in Colombian cuisine, and we have endless variations of rice dishes. My Mom made this Spinach Rice at least once every other week to accompany her roasted chicken, pork chops, and even steak. This rice dish was a staple in our house for sure. I hated Arroz con Espinacas as a [...]

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Bollo Limpio (Boiled Hominy Corn Rolls)

9 comments October 29, 2012

Bollo Limpio is a wrapped corn cake from the city of Barranquilla, in Colombia. It is usually served with chicharrón, chorizos, butifarras, and other Colombian fried meats on the side. Other popular bollos recipes in Colombia are Bollos de Yuca(Cassva Rolls) and Envuelto o Bollo de Mazorca (Fresh Corn Rolls) Bollo Limpio is one of [...]

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Repollo Guisado (Colombian-Style Stewed Cabbage)

9 comments October 3, 2012

Repollo Guisado combines crunchy cabbage and Colombian spices in a flavorful tomato sauce. This is a simple yet flavorful meatless dish. A few ingredients prepared with a few aromatic spices, creates a delicious side dish, or a vegetarian main course. Buen provecho!

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Regañonas (Colombian Corn Fritters)

9 comments September 13, 2012

Regañonas are a popular and versatile side dish from the Santander department of Colombia. They can be served with fish, meat or poultry, but I’ve also served them for breakfast, lunch, snack, appetizer and for dinner with a hearty stew or soup. The possibilities with these corn fritters are truly endless. These corn fritters are [...]

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Sweet Plantain and Potato Hash

9 comments September 5, 2012

Plantains, or plátanos in Spanish, may seem like an exotic vegetable to many people in the United States, but this vegetable is one of the most popular ingredients in Colombian Cuisine. Ripe plantains are yellow and black, and are sweet tasting. The more black, the sweeter the plantains. Conversely, green plantains are more bland. This [...]

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