Side Dishes

Ensalada de Salmón y Papa (Salmon and Potato Salad)

7 comments July 2, 2012

Looking for the perfect summer salad? Try this Salmon and Potato Salad at your next BBQ or picnic. It is simple and perfect for warm days and can be eaten hot or cold. All the flavors harmonize well together, and if you like salmon on your salads, you’ll love this! Buen provecho!

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Top Ten Summer Salads

7 comments June 25, 2012

Hola Everyone, Here are my ten favorite summer salad recipes from My Colombian Recipes to celebrate the summer and the warm weather it brings. Fresh, fast, easy, and light summer salads, perfect for picnic style parties. Enjoy the wonderful vegetables, herbs and fruits. Buen provecho!

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Quinoa salad with Avocado, Tomato and Cucumber

9 comments June 23, 2012

I love this Quinoa salad because it is light, fresh and easy to toss together, yet it’s so delicious that you can serve it at your next party or picnic with family and friends. I don’t add the cucumber until serving time, so they retain their crunch. Buen provecho! Ingredients:
(4-6 serving) Quinoa: 1 tablespoon olive [...]

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Plátanos Maduros Rellenos de Carne (Ripe Plantains Stuffed with Meat)

11 comments June 13, 2012

This dish is simple and easy to prepare, and most importantly, it is absolutely delicious! The sweetness of the ripe plantains works perfectly with the meat and spices. This is a wonderful dish to enjoy on a weeknight. I love the way all the flavors come together in perfect harmony. Buen provecho!

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Bolitas de Yuca con Azúcar (Cassava Balls with Sugar)

14 comments June 11, 2012

I love yuca, also called cassava, which is a vegetable commonly found in Colombian cuisine. This is a fantastic dish to have as a snack. I love serving this for parties or for a movie-time snack. It’s also a wonderful alternative to potatoes. My husband and kids absolutely loved these Cassava Balls dusted with sugar [...]

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Cumin, and Cilantro Egg Salad (Ensalada de Huevo con Comino y Cilantro)

11 comments June 5, 2012

This Egg Salad dish is easy and quick to prepare and when a few spices are added to enhance the taste, the simplicity of the dish turns into something exquisite. This is one of those way too easy recipes, but I’ll share it with you anyway, just in case you’re in a bind and need [...]

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Torta de Quesito con Bocadillo (Colombian Fresh Cheese and Guava Paste Cake)

14 comments June 2, 2012

This Colombian cake from the Boyacá Department of Colombia is very versatile, as it can be served as a side dish, appetizer or dessert. Traditionally this cake is made with cuajada, a Colombian fresh cheese made with non pasteurized milk and rennet tablets, but I adapted my mom’s recipe to make it with quesito or [...]

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