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Torticas de Chocolo (Corn-Scallion Cakes)

26 comments October 2, 2010

This recipe is the result of my trying to make a Colombian snack. I tried to make Fried Colombian Corn Fritters or Torticas de Chocolo Fritas at least 5 times, but they didn’t work! These Fried Corn Fritters are a popular Colombian street food and they are fantastic. If one of my Colombian readers has [...]

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Arepas de Chocolo con Quesito (Colombian Corn Cakes with Fresh Cheese)

51 comments July 14, 2010

Arepas de Chocolo are absolutely my favorite arepas. I would eat them every day if I could. These traditional and popular Arepas de Chocolo from the Andean region of Colombia are the perfect breakfast or afternoon snack served with a hot cup of coffee or hot chocolate. These Arepas de Chocolo can be a little [...]

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Arugula, Corn, Egg and Bean Salad

26 comments June 9, 2010

I made this Corn, Egg and Bean Salad for lunch last week and it was simple, filling, and very tasty! This salad makes a great accompaniment to grilled chicken or pork, but it’s also substantial enough to stand alone. Either way, be sure to have a loaf of crusty bread alongside. Buen provecho!

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Mazamorra Colombiana (Colombian Mazamorra)

41 comments May 25, 2010

Mazamorra is a traditional Colombian drink from the Andean zone of the country and very popular as a side dish to foods such as our wonderful bandeja paisa. It is typically accompanied with panela or guava paste. What is Mazamorra? It is simply corn cooked until it is very soft. Mazamorra is known as a [...]

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Sancocho de Pescado ( Colombian Fish Soup)

23 comments January 28, 2010

Sancocho is a traditional Colombian dish and is prepared many different ways throughout the country. You’ll find fish, chicken, beef and chicken, pork and bean Sancocho in Colombia. Sancocho is a soup made with plantain, yuca, potato, corn, and the meat of your choice, It is a hearty, comforting and delicious dish that is usually [...]

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Quick Pinto Bean Soup with Chorizo

28 comments January 6, 2010

I love cooking comforting food this time of the year. I know everyone has a different opinion of what comfort food is, but for me it is a large pot of soup with Colombian flavors simmering on the stove . I usually make my bean soup with dried beans, but this week I was craving [...]

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Colombian Pizza (Pizza Colombiana)

38 comments December 15, 2009

Today let me introduce you to my favorite pizza of all time. This Colombian pizza is one of those things I love to eat whenever I visit Colombia. I must confess, I did not make my own pizza dough, I just used store bought. If you are feeling brave, feel free to make your own…I [...]

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