Cheese

Seafood Lasagna (Lasaña Marinera)

4 comments February 8, 2012

This seafood lasagna was very flavorful and so good. I love making lasagna because it can be made in advance which makes it the perfect main dish when having company. I used salmon and shrimp, but you can use your favorite seafood for the filling. Serve it with a green salad on the side. Buen [...]

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Figs, Cheese and Dulce de Leche Tarts (Pasteles de Brevas, Queso y Arequipe)

9 comments February 3, 2012

Do you remember these Colombian-style figs? The other day I made a huge batch of them and I had too many to eat, so I made this tart with what I had left over. It was easy to prepare and really, really good. Buen provecho!

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Apple, Cheese and Honey Tart

11 comments January 31, 2012

Although apples are not one of my favorite fruits, I do buy a lot of them when they are in season during the fall month to be used for cooking and baking. I made this Apple, Cheese and Honey tart a few months ago, but forgot to post it… better late than never! This tart [...]

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Arroz con Salmón (Creamy Salmon Rice)

8 comments January 5, 2012

My life is crazy these days, but I’m loving every minute of it! My two boys, my husband, and the dog keep me very busy. My little boy is crawling and getting into trouble. He’s at the stage where he wants his Mama all day long, especially when I’m in the kitchen. Trying to find [...]

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Arepa Hawaiana (Hawaiian-Style Arepa)

10 comments December 23, 2011

Since I am a stay home mom, I am always thinking of new things to make for easy lunches. Arepas are always a delicious and simple meaI and are great for lunch. I make the arepas ahead of time so I only have to assemble them when it’s time for lunch. This Hawaiian-Style Arepa tasted [...]

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Rice, Corn and Mushroom Gratin

11 comments November 20, 2011

While growing up in Colombia, my aunt was always making a rice, chicken and mushroom gratin and I really enjoyed it. So a couple of weeks ago when I saw organic mushrooms in my fridge, I decided to make a vegetarian version of her dish. It ended up being really tasty! A great side for [...]

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Colombian-Style Mac and Cheese

14 comments November 13, 2011

There are a lot of flavors coming together in this Colombian-Style Macaroni and Cheese, but they all harmonize perfectly with each other. A classic American meal with a hint of Colombian flavors. It’s a fantastic alternative to the regular Mac and Cheese for sure. Buen provecho!

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