Apples

Apple and Shrimp Salad with Spicy Nut Dressing

15 comments March 25, 2013

This month The Creative Cooking Crew’s challenge was a virtual mystery basket similar to the TV show “Chopped“. The ingredients inside the basket were, green apple, bacon, vinegar, and nut butter. I decided to make an Apple and Shrimp Salad with Spicy Nut Dressing and I absolutely loved the combination of textures and flavors in [...]

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Thanksgiving with Dulce de Leche and Apple Empanadas

22 comments November 21, 2012

I first learned of the traditions surrounding Thanksgiving when I moved from Medellín, Colombia, to the United States 12 years ago. My husband, who was my boyfriend at the time, invited me to spend Thanksgiving with his family at his grandfather’s house. I still remember how cozy and warm the holiday felt to me. The [...]

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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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Torta de Manzana (Colombian-Style Apple Cake)

21 comments November 4, 2012

This Torta de Manzana is a traditional Colombian dessert from the Boyacá department of Colombia. I do not bake very often so you won’t find many cake recipes on the site, however, when I do bake, the recipes are mostly simple and easy to make cakes, or traditional Colombian breads. This apple cake is my [...]

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Ensalada de Repollo Morado y Manzana (Purple Cabbage and Apple Salad)

7 comments July 29, 2012

I’m back after a week of a much needed vacation at the beach and ready to share new and delicious recipes with you guys. This Purple Cabbage and Apple Salad is one of the many side dishes I was served at family parties when I was growing up. This is a very simple vegetarian recipe [...]

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Apple, Cheese and Honey Tart

11 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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Sweet Arepas with Caramelized Apples (Arepas Dulces con Manzanas)

14 comments October 7, 2011

Fall is here and its around this time of year that I usually feel a little sad, having to say goodbye to summer, knowing that colder days are on the way. It is never easy for me! Having a bad cold at the moment isn’t helping matters. Having said that, fall does have it’s up [...]

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