Potatoes

Cumin-Achiote Roasted Potatoes

12 comments November 30, 2011

Today I want to share a simple, effortless, and delicious potato dish packed with flavor that we really enjoyed in our house. It makes a fantastic side dish. Serve it with your favorite meat, fish or poultry. Buen provecho!

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Estofado de Albóndigas (Slow-Cooker Meatball Stew)

14 comments November 18, 2011

This Meatball Stew is perfect for this time of year, as it starts to cool down and you need something to warm you up. The flavor of the meatballs slowly cooked in a sauce of tomato, garlic, cumin, achiote, peppers, onions, cilantro, scallions, and vegetables is a delicious meal for the whole family. I love [...]

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Sudado de Costilla de Cerdo (Pork Ribs Colombian Stew)

4 comments September 28, 2011

My grandmother was an exceptional cook. The dishes prepared in her kitchen were absolutely delicious and are what connects me to my roots. This is very important to me, especially now that I am living outside of Colombia and raising my children in the USA. I grew up very close to my mother’s side of [...]

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Slow Cooker Short Ribs with Colombian Spices

15 comments August 26, 2011

Short ribs seem to go better with colder weather and although it’s still summer, when I saw these ribs at the market, I knew there was no waiting for cooler days. The aromas of cumin, achiote and herbs are fantastic and simply irresistible. The flavors go so perfectly with each other and every delightful forkful [...]

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Papas con Espinacas (Potatoes with Spinach)

10 comments August 7, 2011

I want to share a simple, but delicious side dish with you today. I made these Potatoes with Spinach along side grilled salmon and it made for a wonderful and easy meal. Enjoy it!

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Lentil and Spinach Soup (Sopa de Lentejas con Espinacas)

9 comments May 19, 2011

My craving for spinach lately is surprising considering I hated spinach so much as a child and didn’t eat it as an adult until a couple of years ago. I have to admit, I was anti-spinach, but not anymore! This soup is a fantastic meatless dish and is full of iron! Enjoy.

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Papas Aborrajadas (Battered Fried Potatoes)

13 comments May 5, 2011

Papas Aborrajadas is a traditional Colombian side dish made with small potatoes, with skin-on, dipped in a batter and deep fried in vegetable oil. These potatoes can be served as a side dish or an appetizer served with Salsa Rosada(Pink Sauce),aji or hogao. Buen Provecho!

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