Avocado

Aguacate Relleno de Salmón (Avocado Filled with Salmon)

6 comments May 16, 2012

Avocado is one of my favorite ingredients, and I could eat them daily! This was a quick lunch and I enjoyed every bite of it. Easy and simple, yet a gorgeous dish that can be served as an appetizer for dinner, or as a main meal for lunch. The salmon harmonizes perfectly with the avocado. [...]

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Quesadilla para el Desayuno (Breakfast Quesadilla)

7 comments April 9, 2012

Corn and flour tortillas are a staple in my pantry. I love making quesadillas, enchiladas, tacos, homemade chips with salsa, burritos, etc. Quesadillas are a quick and delicious lunch, and the variations are endless. I made these quesadillas for breakfast just the other day and they were absolutely fantastic. Buen provecho!

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Arepa Dominó con Plátanos y Guacamole (Arepa with Black Beans, Fresh Cheese, Plantains and Guacamole)

11 comments April 2, 2012

I enjoy taking time on the weekends to prepare a good, hearty breakfast. Very often I let my imagination take control and start playing with ingredients. It had been sometime since I last made a real tasty and satisfying arepa and I was craving one! I wanted to make a meatless arepa though so my [...]

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Salmon con Salsa de Mandarina y aguacate (Salmon with Tangerine and Avocado Salsa)

8 comments March 29, 2012

The salmon in this dish is marinated in a tangerine-honey sauce, cooked in the oven and topped with a fresh tangerine, cilantro and avocado salsa! I love the way the flavors from the salmon complement the flavors of the tangerine and avocado salsa. This dish is easy to make and really great for spring and [...]

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Papas con Salsa de Aguacate (Potatoes with Avocado Sauce)

17 comments March 22, 2012

Papas con Salsa de Aguacate is an easy home cooked side dish that even your picky eaters will love. It is perfect for warm days and can be eaten hot or cold. It’s also a great snack to eat in front of the TV. Buen provecho!

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Arepitas Fritas con Guacamole (Fried Mini Arepas with Guacamole)

16 comments February 24, 2012

Arepitas Fritas are one of those classic Colombian treats that I just love. Traditional Colombian restaurants serve them as an appetizer with guacamole, hogao, chimichurri and ají or, as a side dish with pollo asado or Roasted chicken. They are a hit at parties, or if you’re alone, a handful along with a glass of [...]

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Arepa con Huevo Frito, Hogao y Aguacate (Arepa with Egg, Avocado and Creole Sauce)

16 comments February 15, 2012

I like experimenting with different types of toppings for my arepas and this time I used fried egg, hogao and avocado. What a wonderful combination of ingredients. I just loved it! Arepas are one of my favorites and there are many recipes for them on my site. I hope you enjoy them as much as [...]

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