Beans

Sopa de Frijoles Blancos con Albóndigas (White Beans and Meatball Soup)

6 comments January 26, 2012

Colombian cuisine consists of several bean recipes and every Colombian cook or mom has her or his own recipe for bean soups. This recipe for Sopa de Frijoles Blancos con Albóndigas is Mamita’s, except for a few changes made by my mom. I grew up eating and loving this version of the soup and I [...]

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Puré de Frijol y Plátano Maduro (Bean and Ripe Plantain Puree)

10 comments September 3, 2011

This Bean and Ripe Plantain Puree is a traditional Colombian side dish. I know it doesn’t look good in the picture, but it is delicious and easy to make and goes perfectly with grilled beef, pork or chicken. This time I used canned beans to keep it simple, but my grandmother always made the beans [...]

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Arroz con Frijolito de Cabecita Negra (Blackeye Peas Rice)

8 comments August 25, 2011

I’ve been cooking a lot over the past few days. Cooking takes my mind off of stressful things, like kids going back to school! It is always therapeutic for me. Well, the results are in… I made a lot of good Colombian recipes, as well as some meatless dishes for my vegetarian husband. I will [...]

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Burrito de Pollo (Chicken Burrito)

5 comments August 24, 2011

I have to admit that I don’t like leftovers. There’s something about day-old food that usually makes me feel sick. There are some exceptions of course, like arroz con pollo or homemade beans, but if I can create a new dish using older ingredients, like day old roasted chicken, then that makes for a better [...]

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Beans and Corn Salad (Ensalada de Frijol y Maiz)

7 comments August 13, 2011

I love beans and enjoy a variety of comforting bean dishes during the winter months and light bean salads during the summer. This fresh summer beans and corn salad is my favorite picnic food. I  really enjoy the simple lime and cumin dressing with all the different kinds of beans in the salad. Buen provecho!

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Huevos Rancheros (Rancheros Eggs)

10 comments July 7, 2011

Have you ever tried Huevos Rancheros? I realize that they are only eggs, but wow are these eggs good! This was one of the most satisfying breakfasts that I’ve made in a long time. Rich, spicy, beautiful colors, absolutely delicious. Thanks to Mexico for all the wonderful food! I enjoyed this dish very much. The [...]

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Meatless Enchiladas

5 comments June 30, 2011

I needed to use up a few ingredients that I had on hand before going shopping again. So, I ended up throwing together what might become a new favorite meal of mine. A delicious meatless enchilada! Serve it with a green salad on the side and enjoy!

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