Side Dishes

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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Cucumber and Feta Salad (Ensalada de Pepino y Feta)

7 comments July 21, 2011

This Cucumber and Feta Salad with lime and cilantro vinaigrette is such a simple combination, yet so fresh and delicious. The perfect summer recipe! Enjoy it!

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Avocado-Corn Salad with Lime Vinaigrette

12 comments July 2, 2011

If you’re looking for a fresh salad perfect for summer, you have to try this corn and avocado salad. It is summer on a plate, and the best part is that it’s easy to throw together. Make it this weekend for a 4th of July party or a light lunch during the week. I made [...]

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