Potatoes

Potato, Zucchini and Spinach Tart

25 comments January 13, 2011

This particular tart is an idea that has been brewing in my mind for quite a while. I’m sure I could have made this post infinitely more popular by adding the word “bacon”to the ingredient list, but that’s the great thing about Tarts, it’s so easy to add or omit ingredients to suit your tastes. [...]

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Cuchuco de Cebada (Colombian-Barley and Pork Soup)

24 comments January 6, 2011

Cuchuco is a classic Colombian soup from the center of the country. It is a thick soup made with corn, wheat or barley, and different vegetables like peas, carrots, potatoes, cabbage, pork and herbs. It is usually served with avocado, ají and salad on the side. It is the perfect comfort soup for a cold [...]

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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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Tamales Tolimenses (Tolima Region Tamales)

40 comments November 8, 2010

Tamal is an important dish in Colombian cuisine and you’ll find them on almost all traditional Colombian restaurant menus. There are many different variations of tamales throughout the country. Tamales Tolimense is a recipe I have been planning to share with you for some time now. The filling in this tamal is chicken, pork belly, [...]

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Estofado de Cerdo (Pork Stew)

6 comments November 4, 2010

Estofado de Cerdo is a Colombian dish consisting of pork cooked in a tomato-based sauce that includes carrots, potatoes and green beans. For this recipe, I used canned tomatoes, but you could easily use fresh tomatoes and add other vegetables such as peas and yuca. This dish is delicious served with rice and avocado. Buen [...]

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Sancocho de Cerdo (Colombian Pork Soup)

11 comments October 16, 2010

Every time I make Sancocho, I remember every detail of those family meals at Mamita’s house. Sancocho is a popular soup made with yuca, plantain, potato, corn, and your choice of beef, pork, fish or chicken. It is served with rice, avocado, lime, aji (hot sauce), and salad. As I’ve mentioned before, soups are very [...]

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Sopa de Lentejas con Costilla de Cerdo(Lentil Soup with Pork Ribs)

18 comments October 6, 2010

As you know, I love soups, and while growing up in Colombia, there were delicious soups made daily at our house. There are those simple dishes that you want to make because you need comfort food and because it reminds you of what your mom or grandmother used to make when you were a kid. [...]

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