Carrots

Pollo Sudado con Zanahoria (Chicken with Carrot Sauce)

9 comments February 6, 2012

Now that I am so far away from home and my family, dishes like this Pollo Sudado con Zanahoria take me back to Colombia. If you are looking for something simple and tasty to make for a weekday dinner for your family, my mom’s Chicken with Carrot Sauce is the perfect dish. I like serving [...]

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Sautéed Cabbage with Carrots and Coconut

4 comments December 7, 2011

I have a strange relationship with cabbage. I either love it or hate it, depending on how it’s prepared. If it’s cooked in a soup and it’s kind of mushy, the smell and texture really makes me sick. But I love it in salads or sauteed. My husband loves cabbage and I am always making [...]

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Estofado de Albóndigas (Slow-Cooker Meatball Stew)

13 comments November 18, 2011

This Meatball Stew is perfect for this time of year, as it starts to cool down and you need something to warm you up. The flavor of the meatballs slowly cooked in a sauce of tomato, garlic, cumin, achiote, peppers, onions, cilantro, scallions, and vegetables is a delicious meal for the whole family. I love [...]

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Slow Cooker Short Ribs with Colombian Spices

13 comments August 26, 2011

Short ribs seem to go better with colder weather and although it’s still summer, when I saw these ribs at the market, I knew there was no waiting for cooler days. The aromas of cumin, achiote and herbs are fantastic and simply irresistible. The flavors go so perfectly with each other and every delightful forkful [...]

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Lentil and Spinach Soup (Sopa de Lentejas con Espinacas)

9 comments May 19, 2011

My craving for spinach lately is surprising considering I hated spinach so much as a child and didn’t eat it as an adult until a couple of years ago. I have to admit, I was anti-spinach, but not anymore! This soup is a fantastic meatless dish and is full of iron! Enjoy.

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Sopa de Lentejas con Albondigas (Lentil Soup with Meatballs)

18 comments April 5, 2011

I’ve been so busy lately with the new baby that I haven’t had much time to play in the kitchen. I know it’s spring, but here in New England the weather has been winter like! I made a cold weather comfort food favorite this week, Lentil Soup with Meatballs. It’s a very easy soup to [...]

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Pasteles de Pollo (Colombian Fried Chicken Pies)

27 comments March 20, 2011

Spring is here guys an I am very happy winter is gone Life has been busy over the past couple of weeks. Our little baby is here and I didn’t sleep for days. Actually, I still don’t sleep much! Our family and friends have been wonderful, especially my mother-in-law, who helped me with everything. They [...]

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