Bacon

Avocado-Corn Salad with Lime Vinaigrette

12 comments July 2, 2011

If you’re looking for a fresh salad perfect for summer, you have to try this corn and avocado salad. It is summer on a plate, and the best part is that it’s easy to throw together. Make it this weekend for a 4th of July party or a light lunch during the week. I made [...]

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Pimentones Rellenos (Colombian Style-Stuffed Peppers)

11 comments June 23, 2011

Every country and every family has its own variation of stuffed peppers. This is my grandmother’s Colombian version. This simple dish is hearty and delicious. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do. Vegetarians can simply omit the meat and add some chopped mushrooms. Buen provecho!

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Frijoles Blancos con Cerdo (White Beans with Pork)

11 comments May 28, 2011

Though I’ve been complaining about the cold and rain this spring, I have to admit, sometimes I am kind of thrilled to still be able to wear my jackets and boots and cook my delicious and comforting Colombian food. These little things help me to enjoy this unexpected and nasty weather that we’ve been having [...]

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Baked Plantains with Bacon and Cheese (Platanos Asados con Tocineta y Queso)

17 comments April 13, 2011

I love plantains and this appetizer is one of my favorites. It is very easy to make and it is absolutely delicious. The sweetness of the ripe plantains is the perfect foil for smoked bacon and the fresh flavor of chimichurri. For this dish you need to use very ripe plantains. These beauties can be [...]

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Ciruelas con Tocineta (Prunes Wrapped with Bacon)

15 comments December 13, 2010

These Ciruelas con Tocineta are a popular appetizer in Colombia and are a staple at my family parties. They are decadent and irresistible and they would pair well with a welcoming glass of sparkling wine. I have no self control around this appetizer. If you put a platter with a dozen of them in front [...]

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Maizitos con Tocineta (Corn al Gratin with Bacon)

24 comments November 17, 2010

When I lived in Medellin, I often ate at a fast food restaurant with my friends called “Mario Bross”. I always ordered the same thing, Maizitos, sometimes with bacon and other times just plain. Either way was absolutely delicious. This is the perfect snack for me. It is a bubbling dish of melted cheese and [...]

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Chuzos de Pollo con Tocineta (Chicken and Bacon Skewers)

13 comments July 6, 2010

I love any type of “chuzos”, which is what we call kebabs or skewers in Colombia. It doesn’t matter if it’s beef, pork, chicken or seafood, I just love eating food grilled on a stick. Don’t you? To make a good Colombian chuzo, you need a good marinade. I used a combination of cumin, cilantro, [...]

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