Comfort Food

Sopa de Arroz con Espinazo de Cerdo (Rice and Pork Soup)

8 comments December 12, 2011

I’ve been making a lot of tasty homemade Colombian soups lately and I want to share one of those recipes with you today. It’s important for me to show you the everyday Colombian recipes I grew up with and love. This is my mom’s Rice and Pork Soup recipe…it’s easy to make, inexpensive and it [...]

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Caldo de Papas con Espinazo (Colombian Potato-Pork Soup)

7 comments December 8, 2011

Usually, when I am feeling a little down, I try to console myself with the same simple, comfort food that my mother and my grandmother cooked for me when I was growing up in Colombia. Caldo de Papas is a traditional Colombian soup, of which there are at least a few variations. The base of [...]

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Arroz con Chorizo (Rice with Colombian-Style Sausage)

13 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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