Cilantro

Arroz con Gandules (Rice with Pigeon Peas)

15 comments December 29, 2010

Arroz con Gandules or Rice with Pigeon Peas is a traditional Puerto Rican dish consisting of rice cooked with bacon, sautéed onions, garlic, red and green peppers, tomato, garlic, cumin, annato and cilantro. Most Latin people love arroz or rice. We can’t live without it. We eat rice almost every day and therefore have many [...]

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Shredded Pork Tacos with Jalapeño-Cilantro Sauce

24 comments November 12, 2010

I am not Mexican but I love Mexican food. I think I have an obsession with Tacos (see here, here, here, here, and here). I cooked the pork using my slow cooker and it was moist and delicious. Imagine pork shoulder, slow cooked until it falls apart and flavorful as can be. Imagine a spicy [...]

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Lime and Cilantro Rice

14 comments July 31, 2010

Hi everyone, I am going on vacation this week, so I invited some of my blogger friends to guest post for me while I’m away. I won’t be able to visit your blogs or approve comments, but I promise I will visit you and read your comments as soon as I get back. I’m looking [...]

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White Bean – Cilantro Dip

33 comments May 20, 2010

This dip may not sound like anything particularly exciting to make, and it certainly is simple. But a great homemade dip recipe is always welcomed on my list of snacks. This White Bean and Cilantro dip is delicious with tortilla chips, of course, but also with fresh vegetables, pita bread or spread on crostini. If [...]

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Fresh Green Salad with Lime-Lemon dressing

25 comments April 14, 2010

This green salad is simple and quick to prepare. Save the recipe for the hot  summer days ahead when you don’t want to touch the stove You’ll thank me for it later! The recipe here is only a guideline. I am sure you don’t  need a recipe. The key is to use fresh ingredients. Enjoy!

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Colombian Pizza (Pizza Colombiana)

38 comments December 15, 2009

Today let me introduce you to my favorite pizza of all time. This Colombian pizza is one of those things I love to eat whenever I visit Colombia. I must confess, I did not make my own pizza dough, I just used store bought. If you are feeling brave, feel free to make your own…I [...]

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Tuna Dip (Dip de Atún)

21 comments December 3, 2009

I always have tuna cans in my pantry because tuna is one of my favorite foods to use for a quick and simple lunch. Sometimes I even just place the tuna on a plate, add chopped tomato, salt, pepper and squeezed lime juice, and that is my lunch! This tuna dip is an easy and [...]

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