My Colombian Recipes

& International Flavors

  • Author: Erica
  • Published: Aug 20th, 2010
  • Comments: 15

Avocado Gazpacho

Avocado gazpacho

I love traditional tomato gazpacho and I have a special love for aguacates or avocados, hence this recipe. I can just eat avocados as a snack with a sprinkle of salt on top, and I always have them in my house. I was trying to make something different with them and that is how this recipe came to mind.

This Avocado Gazpacho is a terrific appetizer for summer parties.

Buen provecho! Read more…

  • Author: Erica
  • Published: Jun 17th, 2010
  • Comments: 28

Grilled Swordfish with Avocado Salsa

Swordfish with avocado Salsa

I made this dish last week after I found myself overcome with a craving for swordfish and aguacate (avocado). The delicate fish meat was perfect with the avocado salsa, and the tiny diced jalapeño gave the it all just the right amount of heat.

This is a light and nutritious dish and excellent served either on a bed of lettuce leaves or over plain white rice. If you have leftovers just make some swordfish and avocado salsa tacos, like I did!
Swordfish Tacos

Swordfish has a firm texture that makes it ideal for cooking on the grill, but this dish is also good with grilled tuna steaks, salmon, tilapia or chicken.

Enjoy it! Read more…

  • Author: Erica
  • Published: Jun 2nd, 2010
  • Comments: 20

Mixed Bean Salad with Avocado, Shrimp and Tomato

Avocado,Shrimp Tomato Salad

Today I want to share with you another yummy salad that I made myself for lunch this week. It was fresh, quick and delicious! For a vegetarian version just omit the shrimp.

Layers of flavors from fresh ingredients makes this salad a spring standout.

Buen provecho! Read more…

  • Author: Erica
  • Published: May 12th, 2010
  • Comments: 21

Pasta Salad with Shrimp, Avocado and Asparagus

Pasta, Shrimp and Asparagus Salad

I made another yummy salad for lunch two weeks ago while my sister was visiting. This pasta salad is simple, filling, and very tasty! We absolutely loved it.

Enjoy! Read more…

  • Author: Erica
  • Published: Apr 21st, 2010
  • Comments: 35

Arepa con Carne Desmechada (Arepa with Shredded Meat)

Arepa con Carne Desmechada

If you are a regular reader you know that my little sister is visiting from Colombia and we are having a lot of fun together. We laugh, talk and eat all day! It is great having a little sister around, don’t you think? I love my brother and sister very much and I wish I could spend more quality time with them. The hardest thing about living away from my country is not being able to see my family as often as I would like.

Anyway, let’s talk about arepas, shall we? This week I made this arepa recipe for lunch and we both loved it! Just think about a corn cake topped with your favorite ingredients. To me, there is nothing better than arepa :)

In this arepa I used shredded meat (carne desmechada), avocado and sweet plantain for the topping. Simple, but absolutely delicious.

Buen Provecho! Read more…

  • Author: Erica
  • Published: Apr 14th, 2010
  • Comments: 25

Fresh Green Salad with Lime-Lemon dressing

Fresh Green Salad with Lime-Lemon Dressing

This green salad is simple and quick to prepare. Save the recipe for the hot  summer days ahead when you don’t want to touch the stove :) You’ll thank me for it later!

The recipe here is only a guideline. I am sure you don’t  need a recipe. The key is to use fresh ingredients.

Enjoy! Read more…

  • Author: Erica
  • Published: Apr 8th, 2010
  • Comments: 28

Potato, Avocado and Shrimp Salad

Four ripe avocados were in the basket in my kitchen for two days while I was trying to figure out what to make with them. I eat so many avocados that sometimes I don’t know how to eat them in a different way.

So I decided to make a Potato, Avocado and Shrimp Salad and it was easy and delicious. You can’t go wrong adding avocados to a salad!
This salad is perfect for the hot summer days ahead :)

Buen Provecho! Read more…

Copyright 2009-2010 My Colombian Recipes. All Rights Reserved.

This blog is powered by Magatheme Pro Magazine Theme for Wordpress