Coconut

Sautéed Cabbage with Carrots and Coconut

4 comments December 7, 2011

I have a strange relationship with cabbage. I either love it or hate it, depending on how it’s prepared. If it’s cooked in a soup and it’s kind of mushy, the smell and texture really makes me sick. But I love it in salads or sauteed. My husband loves cabbage and I am always making [...]

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Arróz con Leche de Coco (Coconut Rice Pudding)

7 comments October 20, 2011

This Arróz con Leche de Coco is a traditional dessert from the department of Chocó in Colombia. The coconut adds a wonderful flavor to classic rice pudding. Serving a homemade dessert is a special treat, not a daily occurrence in my house, so to me, it better be worth the extra calories. Buen provecho!

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Coconut Three Milks Cake (Torta de Tres Leches con Coco)

12 comments September 10, 2011

If you are a regular reader of my blog, it’s probably become obvious to you that I am not a big baker, and there’s a reason why. I absolutely hate measuring and following recipes! Beautiful cupcakes and colorful frostings and delicious homemade breads are the specialty of other bloggers. Other than some posts about traditional [...]

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Puré de Frijol y Plátano Maduro (Bean and Ripe Plantain Puree)

10 comments September 3, 2011

This Bean and Ripe Plantain Puree is a traditional Colombian side dish. I know it doesn’t look good in the picture, but it is delicious and easy to make and goes perfectly with grilled beef, pork or chicken. This time I used canned beans to keep it simple, but my grandmother always made the beans [...]

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Pusandao de Pescado (Fish and Vegetables in Coconut Milk)

10 comments July 14, 2011

This traditional Colombian dish is from El Tumaco, a port city located on the Pacific Ocean. Fresh fish, coconut milk, Colombian herbs, spices,Yuca, plantain and potatoes. What’s not to love? It’s Colombian cooking at it’s simple and full of flavor. Serve over plain white rice and add some lime juice. You are going to love [...]

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Platanos Asados con Coco (Coconut Baked Plantains)

8 comments July 1, 2011

The warm spice of the cinnamon and wonderful texture from the coconut flakes helps make this an amazing Colombian side dish. Plátanos Asados con Coco are perfect served with your favorite meat or poultry or you can just eat them alone as a snack. Buen provecho!

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Pineapple and Coconut Upside Down Cake

14 comments June 16, 2011

I find upside down cakes to be one of the most wonderful cakes. They are very easy to make and they look fantastic. The combo of pineapple and coconut is a marriage made in heaven. This cake might be one of the most delicious cakes I’ve ever made. Buen provecho!

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