Party Food

Muslitos (Chicken and Pork Croquettes)

8 comments January 17, 2013

When my family got together for a party in Colombia, when I was growing up, my Aunt Consuelo always made these Chicken and Pork Croquettes. She called the “Muslitos” because they look like little chicken legs, which is the English translation of “Muslitos“. These croquettes are made with a mixture of cooked chicken, pork, vegetables [...]

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Cañón de Cerdo (Colombian-Style Pork Loin Roast)

33 comments December 16, 2011

This Cañon de Cerdo is a popular Colombian dish from my hometown of Antioquia. It is usually made for dinner parties, especially during the holidays and trust me, it will be the star of your dinner table! I used my grandmother’s marinade recipe for this dish. Mamita was always very particular about the marinade she [...]

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2011 Holiday Appetizers

11 comments November 9, 2011

Can you believe that November is here? This year I wanted to publish a series of posts of my favorite holiday recipes. Every post will have a “Meatless” list and a “Meat lovers” list. As you know my husband doesn’t eat meat and I think that every party should have a meatless alternative in the [...]

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Super Bowl Recipes

12 comments February 1, 2011

White Bean – Cilantro Dip With the Super Bowl just around the corner, I got to thinking about recipes that I could share for game day!

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Thanksgiving Party Ideas : Side Dishes

9 comments November 5, 2010

How about some simple side dishes ? Part ll : Side Dishes Rice with Caramelized Onions

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Thanksgiving Party Ideas : Appetizers

14 comments November 3, 2010

If you are trying to decide what to make for Thanksgiving this year and are looking for some new ideas, have a look at some of my favorite Thanksgiving appetizer recipes from my blog…Enjoy! Part I: Appetizers Roasted Asparagus with Serrano Ham

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Mini Meat Balls with Garlic and Basil Sauce

32 comments May 14, 2010

I love making mini versions of big things. For example, rather than making a big pasta casserole, I usually prefer to make individual dishes. They are really cute. Don’t you think? These Mini Meat Balls are perfect for a cocktail or tapas party . You can make them ahead and bake them when your guests [...]

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