Coconut

Dulce de Coco (Coconut and Milk Dessert)

17 comments August 25, 2012

My grandmother loved to make little homemade desserts, or “dulcesitos caseros”, as she called them. Dulce de Coco is a simple and delicious traditional Colombian dessert and one of my favorites. There is something intensely satisfying about this Dulce de Coco. It is sweet and creamy, and I love the thick texture and that crunch [...]

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Cholados Colombianos (Colombian Cholados)

14 comments August 4, 2012

Cholado is a cross between a frozen dessert, fruit cocktail, and a drink, and derives from El Valle region of Colombia. It is made with crushed ice, fresh fruit, condensed milk, passion fruit (maracuyá), and Colombian blackberry (mora) syrup, and is topped with shredded coconut and a maraschino cherry. It makes a wonderful summer dessert! [...]

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Bacalao con Salsa de Coco y Choclo (Cod Fish with Coconut-Corn Sauce)

8 comments April 19, 2012

I can’t even begin to describe the amazing flavors of this dish. The thyme, garlic and corn work so well with the fresh cilantro, cod fish and sweet coconut milk. This is an easy weeknight meal packed with flavor. Serve it over white rice to soak up the delicious sauce, and drizzle with lime juice. [...]

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Cocadas de Lechera (Sweet Condensed Milk and Coconut Bars)

16 comments April 6, 2012

I don’t like staying in the kitchen for hours after cooking the main course making dessert, so I prefer simple desserts for entertaining. These Sweet Condensed Milk Bars or Cocadas de Lechera are the perfect dessert for entertaining. I wish you all a happy Pascua (Easter) with your families and friends. Hope you enjoy the [...]

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Cocadas de Arequipe (Dulce de Leche and Coconut Bars)

12 comments March 13, 2012

Hola everyone, Do you love Dulce de Leche and Coconut? Then allow me to introduce you to a delicious dessert, Cocadas de Arequipe. It’s simple and easy to make and an absolutely wonderful. The aromas in the kitchen were making me so hungry when I was cooking these cocadas, that I just could not wait [...]

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Cabbage with Sweet Potato In Coconut Milk

7 comments January 18, 2012

Serve this delicious and comforting meatless cabbage dish without mentioning that it’s vegetarian and nobody will miss the meat, I promise It’s so tasty you’ll even be asked for the recipe by meat lovers, like me. Served it with white plain rice on the side.

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Pineapple and Coconut Crisp

7 comments December 26, 2011

This Pineapple and Coconut Crisp is comforting, warming and absolutely delicious. Nothing like eating a delicious homemade crisp when it’s is cold outside. Buen provecho!

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