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Avocado-Corn Salad with Lime Vinaigrette

14 comments July 2, 2011

If you’re looking for a fresh salad perfect for summer, you have to try this corn and avocado salad. It is summer on a plate, and the best part is that it’s easy to throw together. Make it this weekend for a 4th of July party or a light lunch during the week. I made [...]

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Quesadillas de Pollo (Chicken Quesadillas)

16 comments May 16, 2011

These Chicken Quesadillas are absolutely delicious and they make a satisfying lunch or weeknight dinner. They are creamy and full of flavor and are a fantastic way to use your leftover chicken. I’m telling you, this might be my new favorite quesadilla recipe and I am going to make it over and over again. You [...]

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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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Chicken with Cilantro-Parsley-Capers Sauce

8 comments March 23, 2011

I made this chicken for lunch about three weeks ago and it was very tasty and easy to make. Serve it with mashed potatoes, noodles or white plain rice to soak up the delicious sauce. I used boneless chicken breast for this recipe, but you can use your favorite chicken parts. Enjoy it! Thank you [...]

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Shrimp with Cilantro-Parsley Sauce

6 comments March 3, 2011

Maybe this doesn’t sound like the most exciting dish, but trust me, it is rich and deeply flavorful. I called this an appetizer, so don’t be tempted to fill your plate or you’ll have no room for the main course This is very simple to make and the best thing is that the cilantro-parsley sauce [...]

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Sopa de Torrejas (Colombian Beef and Fritters Soup)

20 comments January 25, 2011

Sopa de Torrejas, also known Sopa de Masitas, is a traditional soup from the region of El Cauca in Colombia. This soup is made with beef, onion, garlic, cumin, achiote, potatoes, carrots, flour fritters and cilantro. It is served with avocado, rice and hot sauce or ají. It is the kind of Sunday meal served [...]

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Chicken Enchiladas (Enchiladas de Pollo)

26 comments January 9, 2011

I don’t know why, but I can’t seem to stop cooking Mexican food lately. I wonder if it’s the cold winter weather that has me craving hot spicy food. I have a feeling that I’ll be making this dish again and again. It’s just one of those staple recipes you can’t help making all of [...]

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