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Slow Cooker Short Ribs with Colombian Spices

15 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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Burrito de Pollo (Chicken Burrito)

7 comments August 24, 2011

I have to admit that I don’t like leftovers. There’s something about day-old food that usually makes me feel sick. There are some exceptions of course, like arroz con pollo or homemade beans, but if I can create a new dish using older ingredients, like day old roasted chicken, then that makes for a better [...]

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Beans and Corn Salad (Ensalada de Frijol y Maiz)

7 comments August 13, 2011

I love beans and enjoy a variety of comforting bean dishes during the winter months and light bean salads during the summer. This fresh summer beans and corn salad is my favorite picnic food. I  really enjoy the simple lime and cumin dressing with all the different kinds of beans in the salad. Buen provecho!

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Arepa con Huevo y Jamon Gratinada (Arepa with Egg and Ham Al Gratin)

4 comments August 11, 2011

I love arepas! I mean, really, really love them and I could eat them with almost every meal. You’d think after many mornings of Arepa con Huevos Pericos with cheese, and then dinners with a small arepa as a side dish, I would have tired of them, but I did not. Even now that I’ve [...]

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Roasted Salmon with Pineapple Salsa

11 comments July 23, 2011

This is such an easy and simple recipe, that I just had to share it with you. One day you might find yourself tired and hungry with nothing ready for dinner and now you’ll have this simple salmon and pineapple salsa dish to serve! I used salmon this time, but you can use cod, tilapia, [...]

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Cucumber and Feta Salad (Ensalada de Pepino y Feta)

8 comments July 21, 2011

This Cucumber and Feta Salad with lime and cilantro vinaigrette is such a simple combination, yet so fresh and delicious. The perfect summer recipe! Enjoy it!

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Huevos Rancheros (Rancheros Eggs)

10 comments July 7, 2011

Have you ever tried Huevos Rancheros? I realize that they are only eggs, but wow are these eggs good! This was one of the most satisfying breakfasts that I’ve made in a long time. Rich, spicy, beautiful colors, absolutely delicious. Thanks to Mexico for all the wonderful food! I enjoyed this dish very much. The [...]

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