Comfort Food

Arroz con Chorizo (Rice with Colombian-Style Sausage)

12 comments December 2, 2011

Arroz con Chorizo is a traditional dish from my hometown of Antioquia and it is absolutely delicious. I like to serve it with avocado and lime wedges on the side. Enjoy it!

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Estofado de Albóndigas (Slow-Cooker Meatball Stew)

13 comments November 18, 2011

This Meatball Stew is perfect for this time of year, as it starts to cool down and you need something to warm you up. The flavor of the meatballs slowly cooked in a sauce of tomato, garlic, cumin, achiote, peppers, onions, cilantro, scallions, and vegetables is a delicious meal for the whole family. I love [...]

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Colombian-Style Mac and Cheese

14 comments November 13, 2011

There are a lot of flavors coming together in this Colombian-Style Macaroni and Cheese, but they all harmonize perfectly with each other. A classic American meal with a hint of Colombian flavors. It’s a fantastic alternative to the regular Mac and Cheese for sure. Buen provecho!

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Hallacas Guajiras de Pollo (Chicken Hallacas)

10 comments November 7, 2011

Hayacas or Hallacas are a traditional dish from Venezuela as well as La Guajira department of Colombia. This delicious dish is usually made with precooked cornmeal(masarepa) filled with beef, pork or chicken, and vegetables, raisins and capers. The meat is cooked with different seasonings, spices and herbs, such as, garlic, cumin, achiote, cilantro, amongst others, [...]

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Sudado de Costilla de Cerdo (Pork Ribs Colombian Stew)

4 comments September 28, 2011

My grandmother was an exceptional cook. The dishes prepared in her kitchen were absolutely delicious and are what connects me to my roots. This is very important to me, especially now that I am living outside of Colombia and raising my children in the USA. I grew up very close to my mother’s side of [...]

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Split Pea with Pork Soup (Sopa de Alverjita con Cerdo)

6 comments September 23, 2011

I don’t know why, but I’ve been craving comfort food lately. All I want to have is a delicious bowl of homemade soup! This is my mom’s Split Pea with Pork Soup, and it is one of my favorites! Buen provecho!

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Slow Cooker Short Ribs with Colombian Spices

13 comments August 26, 2011

Short ribs seem to go better with colder weather and although it’s still summer, when I saw these ribs at the market, I knew there was no waiting for cooler days. The aromas of cumin, achiote and herbs are fantastic and simply irresistible. The flavors go so perfectly with each other and every delightful forkful [...]

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