Beans

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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Frijoles Verdes con Torticas de Choclo (Bean Soup with Corn Fritters)

10 comments March 26, 2011

A couple of weeks ago I made one of my favorite Colombian soups from the Antioquia department of the country. A rich canary bean and pork soup topped with fried corn fritters. I like to serve it with white rice and avocado on the side. If you’ve been visiting my site for a while, you [...]

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Red Bean Soup with Beef and Pumpkin

11 comments November 11, 2010

One of the things I love most about Colombia is its many geographical, topographical, and climatic variations. Naturally, there are going to be variations in what people eat throughout the country as well, but beans are a country wide staple. If you had to choose one food that you would miss the most if it [...]

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Black Bean Patties

20 comments July 26, 2010

I love all sorts of bean dishes. They are my favorite food on earth and as a result, I have countless bean recipes. I’ve never eaten bean patties before though, so a couple of weeks ago I made Black Bean patties for dinner and they were delicious, nutritious and versatile! We all loved these patties. [...]

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Mixed Bean Salad with Avocado, Shrimp and Tomato

20 comments June 2, 2010

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!

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Cazuela de Pollo y Frijoles Blancos(White Bean and Chicken Casserole)

27 comments May 28, 2010

The picture may not look appetizing, but this white bean and chicken casserole was absolutely delicious. Easy and simple to make and you can use your left over chicken. It sounds perfect to me This dish is very versatile, you almost can’t go wrong with any variety of ingredients. Try using pulled pork or roasted [...]

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White Bean – Cilantro Dip

33 comments May 20, 2010

This dip may not sound like anything particularly exciting to make, and it certainly is simple. But a great homemade dip recipe is always welcomed on my list of snacks. This White Bean and Cilantro dip is delicious with tortilla chips, of course, but also with fresh vegetables, pita bread or spread on crostini. If [...]

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