Potatoes

Sopa de Lentejas con Albondigas (Lentil Soup with Meatballs)

18 comments April 5, 2011

I’ve been so busy lately with the new baby that I haven’t had much time to play in the kitchen. I know it’s spring, but here in New England the weather has been winter like! I made a cold weather comfort food favorite this week, Lentil Soup with Meatballs. It’s a very easy soup to [...]

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Frijoles Verdes con Torticas de Choclo (Bean Soup with Corn Fritters)

10 comments March 26, 2011

A couple of weeks ago I made one of my favorite Colombian soups from the Antioquia department of the country. A rich canary bean and pork soup topped with fried corn fritters. I like to serve it with white rice and avocado on the side. If you’ve been visiting my site for a while, you [...]

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Pasteles de Pollo (Colombian Fried Chicken Pies)

28 comments March 20, 2011

Spring is here guys an I am very happy winter is gone Life has been busy over the past couple of weeks. Our little baby is here and I didn’t sleep for days. Actually, I still don’t sleep much! Our family and friends have been wonderful, especially my mother-in-law, who helped me with everything. They [...]

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Sopa de Torrejas (Colombian Beef and Fritters Soup)

20 comments January 25, 2011

Sopa de Torrejas, also known Sopa de Masitas, is a traditional soup from the region of El Cauca in Colombia. This soup is made with beef, onion, garlic, cumin, achiote, potatoes, carrots, flour fritters and cilantro. It is served with avocado, rice and hot sauce or ají. It is the kind of Sunday meal served [...]

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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)

28 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)

16 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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