Vegetarian

Figs, Cheese and Dulce de Leche Tarts (Pasteles de Brevas, Queso y Arequipe)

1 comment February 3, 2012

Do you remember these Colombian-style figs? The other day I made a huge batch of them and I had too many to eat, so I made this tart with what I had left over. It was easy to prepare and really, really good. Buen provecho!

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Apple, Cheese and Honey Tart

9 comments January 31, 2012

Although apples are not one of my favorite fruits, I do buy a lot of them when they are in season during the fall month to be used for cooking and baking. I made this Apple, Cheese and Honey tart a few months ago, but forgot to post it… better late than never! This tart [...]

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Torta de Arequipe (Dulce de Leche Cake)

8 comments January 25, 2012

For me nothing beats dulce de leche, or arequipe, in a dessert, not even chocolate The truth is, my favorite way to eat dulce de leche is with a spoon directly from the container. Now that makes me happy just thinking about it!

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Homemade Baby Food or Compotas para Bebés

5 comments January 24, 2012

Some of my readers often email asking me if I make my own baby foods, so I decided to answer that question in a post. I do make my baby’s food at home and I can’t tell you how easy it is!

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Flan de Limón (Lime Flan)

11 comments January 22, 2012

I love making variations of the classic Vanilla Flan. This time I decided to make it with one of my absolute favorite ingredients, limes. I wasn’t sure how it would turn out, but it was a success! Fresh, creamy and absolutely delicious, the perfect ending to any meal! Buen provecho!

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Brevas con Arequipe (Colombian-Style Figs Stuffed with Dulce de Leche)

4 comments January 19, 2012

Brevas con Arequipe are a popular dessert in Colombia and a favorite in my family. My grandmother and mom made these as far back as I can remember. Mamita used to make pounds of Brevas con Arequipe and keep them in glass containers and give them to her kids to take home. This will be [...]

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Cabbage with Sweet Potato In Coconut Milk

7 comments January 18, 2012

Serve this delicious and comforting meatless cabbage dish without mentioning that it’s vegetarian and nobody will miss the meat, I promise It’s so tasty you’ll even be asked for the recipe by meat lovers, like me. Served it with white plain rice on the side.

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