Chicken

Chicken Croquettes (Croquetas de Pollo)

11 comments April 8, 2013

Colombians are party people. We are always looking for an excuse to get together, eat, drink, and dance. What’s better than spending time with friends and family, while sharing good music, food and drinks? Not much in my book! Our home was always a meeting place for family and friends when I was growing up [...]

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Puchero Santafereño (Colombian Beef, Chicken and Pork Stew)

7 comments March 6, 2013

Today I am sharing another classic Colombian recipe with you, a hearty dish named Puchero Santafereño. This dish is named after Santa Fé de Bogotá, the capital of Colombia. Puchero is a dish that originated in Spain, as is the case with many other Colombian dishes. When the conquistadors came to Colombia from Spain, they [...]

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Bacon-Wrapped Chicken with Tamarind Sauce

7 comments January 24, 2013

This Bacon Wrapped Chicken with Tamarind Sauce recipe has been sitting on my computer waiting to be shared for a couple of months! I made it for dinner on a weekend back in November, and then it got buried in my drafts folder. I’m not sure how I let that happen but it’s time to [...]

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Muslitos (Chicken and Pork Croquettes)

8 comments January 17, 2013

When my family got together for a party in Colombia, when I was growing up, my Aunt Consuelo always made these Chicken and Pork Croquettes. She called the “Muslitos” because they look like little chicken legs, which is the English translation of “Muslitos“. These croquettes are made with a mixture of cooked chicken, pork, vegetables [...]

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Estofado de Pollo con Tocineta (Chicken Stew with Bacon)

9 comments January 7, 2013

My grandmother was such an inspiration to me. She was strong, loving, generous, a wonderful homemaker. We were truly blessed when we were able to eat a meal at her house, as they were always authentic, fresh and delicious Colombian food. A chicken dish in Mamita’s kitchen would not be based solely on the boneless [...]

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Arroz con Pollo al Horno (Baked Chicken and Rice)

15 comments January 3, 2013

Out of all my favorite traditional Colombian recipes, my mom’s Arroz con Pollo ranks in my top 10. This is a big deal, considering that I’m in love with the more than 750 recipes I’ve posted on mycolombianrecipes.com I love my mom’s Arroz con Pollo so much that I find myself eating the cold leftovers [...]

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Empanadas de Pollo (Chicken Turnovers)

13 comments December 27, 2012

There are many variations of empanadas in Colombia and Latin America, depending on the region, and even the family. My mom has a delicious chicken empanadas recipe, which I’ve slightly adapted to prepare this version. I love making empanadas because they are so versatile. You can fill them with most anything, even leftovers, such as [...]

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