Coconut

Dulce de Leche and Coconut Mini Cheesecakes

21 comments December 2, 2012

Dulce de Leche, Coconut and Cheesecake, what could taste better than this heavenly combination of ingredients? Today I’m sharing a must-try dessert, Dulce de Leche and Coconut Mini Cheesecakes, a sweet indulgence to brighten your day. As a food blogger, I love to take classic recipes and add my own Latin touch. These easy to [...]

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Cocadas Blancas (Colombian-Style Coconut Candy)

16 comments November 11, 2012

Cocadas are a traditional and popular dessert in Colombia. There are different variations of this wonderfully sweet treat, however, the main ingredient is always shredded coconut(coco), while other ingredients are dependent on region and family. Cocadas are usually sold on the streets and beaches around the country. Cocadas are very easy to make and keep [...]

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Torticas de Coco (Simple Mini Coconut Cakes)

9 comments October 27, 2012

These Torticas de Coco are a wonderful addition to your Halloween table, dinner party, or as a game-day dessert. They make a great middle of the week treat for the family as well. We love the taste and chewy texture of these mini coconut cakes. They are dense, but soft, while the coconut flakes add [...]

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Torta de Dulce de Coco (Colombian Coconut Pudding Cake)

9 comments October 13, 2012

Torta de Dulce de Coco is one of my favorite desserts to make, and eat, when the weather starts to cool down. This Colombian dessert is a moist cake made with Dulce de Coco (Coconut and Milk Dessert) and Bizcochuelo (Sponge Cake). This Colombian Coconut Pudding Cake is originally from the department of El Valle, [...]

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Passion Fruit and Coconut Dip

9 comments October 1, 2012

I created this Passion Fruit and Coconut dip for a quick snack the other day and it was a hit with my family. The sweet and creamy condensed milk and coconut milk combines so well with the fruity tartiness of the passion fruit, and the coconut adds a fantastic crunch. It’s heavenly served with graham [...]

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Chancacas (Colombian-Style Coconut Candy)

10 comments September 28, 2012

Chancacas are a traditional dessert from Buenaventura Colombia, a seaport city on the Pacific Ocean. This candy is made with coconut and panela (sugar cane) and is a delight in every way. Using fresh coconut makes this dessert sensational but you can also use dried shredded coconut. This coconut candy is very sweet and has [...]

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Espinacas Guisadas (Colombian Braised Spinach)

7 comments August 31, 2012

Espinacas Guisadas is one of my favorite spinach recipes. It could not be simpler, it’s packed with flavor, and is wonderful served with roasted chicken or steak. Spinach might not be a loved vegetable, but trust me, when it is prepared like this, you will definitely fall in love with it! Although spinach is not [...]

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