Plantain

How to Make Frisoles Antioqueños

23 comments September 17, 2012

If someone asked me what I would choose as the one single dish to have as my last meal on earth, I would have a hard time coming up with an answer. However, I am sure Frisoles Antioqueños would be near the top of the list. The recipe today is a gorgeous, hearty Colombian bean [...]

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Sweet Plantain and Potato Hash

9 comments September 5, 2012

Plantains, or plátanos in Spanish, may seem like an exotic vegetable to many people in the United States, but this vegetable is one of the most popular ingredients in Colombian Cuisine. Ripe plantains are yellow and black, and are sweet tasting. The more black, the sweeter the plantains. Conversely, green plantains are more bland. This [...]

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Plátanos Maduros Rellenos de Carne (Ripe Plantains Stuffed with Meat)

11 comments June 13, 2012

This dish is simple and easy to prepare, and most importantly, it is absolutely delicious! The sweetness of the ripe plantains works perfectly with the meat and spices. This is a wonderful dish to enjoy on a weeknight. I love the way all the flavors come together in perfect harmony. Buen provecho!

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Salmón con Plátano Verde (Salmon with Green Plantain Crust)

8 comments June 4, 2012

A simple dinner for the whole family, Salmon fillets baked with olive oil, cumin and garlic, and topped with a crust of grated green plantain. The result is a tender, flavorful, and flaky piece of fish. The green plantain crust gives the salmon an incredible texture. I used salmon this time, but any fish will [...]

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Hervido Llanero de Pollo (Colombian Chicken Soup from Los Llanos)

12 comments May 6, 2012

I love my soups, especially traditional Colombian soups. Colombian cuisine has a vast repertoire of incredibly tasty, filling, and comforting soups. This is not a fancy soup, but it is absolutely delicious and a perfect dish if you want to taste the flavors of Colombian cuisine. Sancochos, or Hervidos, are hearty soups that contain many [...]

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PAM Cooking Spray Review and ($100 Giveaway)

March 1, 2012

Hi guys, Today I am sharing a delicious recipe for a Pastelón, or Ripe Plantain and Beef Casserole. To see the recipe and for a chance to win a $100 gift card from cooking.com, visit my review page here.

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Tortilla de Plátano Maduro (Ripe Plantain Frittata)

8 comments October 14, 2011

This Tortilla de Plátano Maduro from Caldas department of Colombia is easy to make and a perfect option for brunch with a steaming pot of coffee or hot chocolate. Buen provecho!

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