Eggs

Huevos Pericos con Choclo (Scrambled Eggs with Tomato, Scallions and Corn)

8 comments July 18, 2011

Huevos Pericos is a traditional and very popular Colombian breakfast. It is, simply, scrambled eggs with tomatoes and scallions. Adding corn makes for a delicious variation of the traditional dish and the best part is, it’s a super easy recipe. Serve it with arepa and cheese on the side. Buen provecho!

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Huevos Rancheros (Rancheros Eggs)

10 comments July 7, 2011

Have you ever tried Huevos Rancheros? I realize that they are only eggs, but wow are these eggs good! This was one of the most satisfying breakfasts that I’ve made in a long time. Rich, spicy, beautiful colors, absolutely delicious. Thanks to Mexico for all the wonderful food! I enjoyed this dish very much. The [...]

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Pimentones Rellenos (Colombian Style-Stuffed Peppers)

12 comments June 23, 2011

Every country and every family has its own variation of stuffed peppers. This is my grandmother’s Colombian version. This simple dish is hearty and delicious. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do. Vegetarians can simply omit the meat and add some chopped mushrooms. Buen provecho!

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Banana Clafoutis

13 comments April 25, 2011

Clafoutis is a popular French dessert and this Banana Clafoutis is just one variation of this delicious custard. I also have another couple of Clafoutis recipes, here and here. This dessert is so easy and simple to make and you can play with seasonal fruits. I usually have ripe bananas lying around, and I hate [...]

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Baked Eggs with Spinach

19 comments January 21, 2011

I love starting the day off with a breakfast like this along with a steaming hot cup of coffee. These delicious baked eggs make for an impressive presentation. Serve with buttered toast for a simple yet elegant breakfast or brunch. Buen provecho!

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Indios de Guiso (Colombian-Style Stuffed Cabbage)

15 comments December 17, 2010

It’s crazy this year how fast the seasons are coming and going, and without much warning, now fall is gone. Winter is not really my favorite season, actually it is my least favorite. The only things I enjoy about winter are, sweaters, scarves, boots and the comforting foods you can cook and eat, like this [...]

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Shrimp Deviled Eggs

18 comments July 13, 2010

The first time I ate deviled eggs was about nine years ago, when I first came to the United States. I never heard of this delicious and simple appetizer while living in Colombia. For those who have never heard of Deviled Eggs, they are hard-boiled eggs, cut in half and filled with the hard-boiled egg’s [...]

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