Beef

Sancocho Costeño (Atlantic Coast Sancocho)

6 comments December 17, 2012

Sancocho is a hearty soup made with meats and vegetables, in a broth usually flavored with herbs (cilantro or parsley), combined with achiote, garlic, onion, scallions and bell peppers. There are many variations of Sancocho, dependent on the region of Colombia. This dish warms the soul, heart and body, and is exactly what I expect [...]

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Sopa de Estrellitas con Albóndigas (Pasta and Meatballs Soup)

14 comments November 9, 2012

I was craving a good hot soup last week and this star-shaped Pasta and Meatballs Soup was just what I needed to warm up on a cold fall day. This soup is rich, soothing, flavorful, and very easy to make. Growing up in Colombia, a bowl of soup was served in my house with lunch [...]

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Caldo de Costilla (Colombian Beef Ribs Broth)

15 comments October 19, 2012

Caldo de Costilla is a rich and delicious soup made with beef ribs, potatoes, carrots and herbs, and is from the Andean region of Colombia. This Beef Soup is usually served for breakfast and it is the best cure for a hangover, or Guayabo in Colombia. Short ribs are the best and the most commonly [...]

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Pastel de Yuca con Carne (Cassava and Beef Casserole)

10 comments October 15, 2012

I love sharing my childhood recipes and stories with you. Colombian food triggers memories of my grandmother and the rest of my family as well. Sometimes while I am cooking a particular dish, I find myself smiling at the memories of Mamita in the kitchen. The pictures are so clear and vivid, that it’s as [...]

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Empanaditas de Carne (Small Beef Turnovers)

21 comments August 7, 2012

My grandmother often made these Empanaditas de Carne for us while growing up in Colombia. Back then, all I cared about was eating them, not learning how to make them. Mamita never wrote down any recipes, so unless I was there when she made a dish, and paying attention, I never learned how to make [...]

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Picadillo Cubano (Cuban Ground Beef Dish)

15 comments July 5, 2012

Picadillo Cubano is a simple, but satisfying popular Cuban dish. I like it because it’s easy to prepare and tastes brilliant. The flavors of this dish are incredibly intense and rich. You’ll just have to go and make it yourself to see what I mean. You’ll love every bite of this dish, I promise. Buen [...]

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Grilled Steak with Cilantro, Scallion and Cumin Butter

13 comments June 28, 2012

Hola Everyone, Don’t feel like cooking this summer? Keep some steaks on hand and you almost won’t have to! This Grilled Steak with Cilantro, Scallion and Cumin Butter makes a perfect recipe for a lazy summer meal. If you don’t eat steak, just use the cilantro, scallion and cumin butter on grilled corn, poultry or [...]

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