Vegetarian

Sabajón Colombiano (Colombian-Style Eggnog)

7 comments May 11, 2013

To celebrate this years Mother’s Day, I thought I would introduce you to one of my mom’s favorite drinks, Sabajón Colombiano. Sabajón is the Colombian version of eggnog, spiked with Aguardiente (firewater), a strong alcoholic drink made from anise and sugar cane or rum. I personally prefer it with rum, but feel free to change [...]

Read the full article →

Roscón de Arequipe (Dulce de Leche Stuffed Bread)

10 comments May 9, 2013

Even though I am still a rookie when it comes to baking, I am slowly, but surely, getting the hang of it, especially baking Colombian breads I must confess, when I started this blog four years ago, I was intimidated by baking with yeast, and the first bread I made using it was as hard [...]

Read the full article →

Avocado and Egg Flat Bread Pizza

5 comments May 7, 2013

Today I have a simple, affordable, healthy and delicious breakfast recipe that you can make to start your day. A wonderful Avocado and Egg Flat Bread Pizza! You all know how much I love avocados, so I’m excited to introduce you to my new favorite way to eat them. There are some recipes that I [...]

Read the full article →

Lulada (Colombian Lulo Drink)

6 comments May 5, 2013

Lulo is an exotic fruit with a citrus flavor that is popular in Colombia. It is also known as naranjilla, in other Latin American countries. Lulada, is a popular, cold, and refreshing drink from El Valle region of the country. It is made with mashed lulos, lime juice, water, sugar and ice. There are other [...]

Read the full article →

Roscón de Bocadillo o Guayaba (Guava Paste Stuffed Bread)

12 comments April 13, 2013

I must confess that I have never made Roscón de Bocadillo o Guayaba at home. I have had this popular and traditional Colombian dessert at restaurants in Colombia and once in a Colombian bakery in NYC. I simply love this dessert but haven’t come across this Guava Paste Stuffed Bread anywhere else here in the [...]

Read the full article →

Mote de Queso (Colombian Cheese and Yam Soup)

4 comments March 30, 2013

I am sure many of my readers from the Atlantic Coast in Colombia have been wondering why haven’t I posted a Mote de Queso recipe yet. Good news, the wait is finally over, here is my recipe for this simple and popular soup! The reason I haven’t made this soup before is that I could [...]

Read the full article →

Black and White Bean Salad (Ensalada de Frijoles Negros y Blancos)

2 comments March 24, 2013

Beans are an important part of the Colombian diet, providing plenty of protein, while making for delicious and comforting dishes. Colombians use beans to make a variety of dishes including stews, soups, fritters, cakes, salads, rice dishes, and more! This Black and White Bean Salad couldn’t be easier to make and includes many of the [...]

Read the full article →

← Previous Entries