Pineapple

Hervido de Piña Nariñense(Colombian Pineapple Hot Drink)

8 comments October 17, 2012

Hervido is a traditional hot drink from the Nariño department of Colombia. Hervidos are made by boiling fresh fruit juice, such as pineapple (piña), passion fruit (maracuya) or blackberry (mora) with sugar, and then the hot juice is mixed with aguardiente, an anise flavored liquor from Colombia. Hervidos are a wonderful cocktail for the cold [...]

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Quinoa Salad with Pineapple,Mango and Avocado

17 comments May 24, 2012

Quinoa, or quinua in Spanish, is a nutritious grain that is popular in South America. The cooking method is similar to rice, where the quinoa is simply simmered in water until the liquid is evaporated. This Quinoa Salad with Pineapple and Avocado is great for picnics and potlucks, and it also makes a wonderful accompaniment [...]

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Pineapple and Coconut Crisp

7 comments December 26, 2011

This Pineapple and Coconut Crisp is comforting, warming and absolutely delicious. Nothing like eating a delicious homemade crisp when it’s is cold outside. Buen provecho!

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Arepa Hawaiana (Hawaiian-Style Arepa)

11 comments December 23, 2011

Since I am a stay home mom, I am always thinking of new things to make for easy lunches. Arepas are always a delicious and simple meaI and are great for lunch. I make the arepas ahead of time so I only have to assemble them when it’s time for lunch. This Hawaiian-Style Arepa tasted [...]

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Pineapple Coleslaw (Ensalada de Repollo con Piña)

8 comments August 15, 2011

Have you entered to win a $100 Best Buy gift card? When I was a child, my Aunt Consuelo made this coleslaw often, as it was a traditional dish at our family dinner parties. This salad is perfect for a picnic or backyard barbecue. It is creamy, sweet and delicious! Buen provecho!

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Roasted Salmon with Pineapple Salsa

11 comments July 23, 2011

This is such an easy and simple recipe, that I just had to share it with you. One day you might find yourself tired and hungry with nothing ready for dinner and now you’ll have this simple salmon and pineapple salsa dish to serve! I used salmon this time, but you can use cod, tilapia, [...]

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Pineapple and Coconut Upside Down Cake

14 comments June 16, 2011

I find upside down cakes to be one of the most wonderful cakes. They are very easy to make and they look fantastic. The combo of pineapple and coconut is a marriage made in heaven. This cake might be one of the most delicious cakes I’ve ever made. Buen provecho!

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