Strawberries

Strawberry Vinaigrette (Vinagreta de Fresa)

3 comments September 16, 2011

One of the best parts about the hot summer are the cool salads. I made this Strawberry Vinaigrette about three weeks ago, but I forgot to post it. It is a simple and easy recipe to make using fresh strawberries, so get them while you can and drizzle this beautiful dressing over some nice greens. [...]

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Limonada de Fresa (Strawberry Limeade)

9 comments September 7, 2011

Fresh fruit limeades are very popular drinks in Colombia. They are delicious! Some of the more traditional varieties are watermelon, coconut and strawberry. This cool, refreshing, nonalcoholic drink is guaranteed to cool you down. It comes together really fast and is served icy cold. It’s my new favorite summer drink. Buen provecho!

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Fresas Con Crema (Strawberries with Cream)

17 comments December 3, 2010

Fresas con Crema are total decadence for me. You would think that after eating a filling meal like a Colombian Tamal or Bandeja Paisa that it would be impossible to find room for anything else. However, even then, I can never refuse a glass full of fresh and delicious strawberries drowning in sweet cream drizzled [...]

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Strawberry Clafoutis

13 comments September 23, 2010

Clafoutis is a delicious French baked dessert that is a cross between a cake and custard. This desert is so delicious and simple to make, that I decided to make it using one of my favorite fruits, strawberries. It turned out great and I will definately be making it again. It makes a wonderful breakfast [...]

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Strawberry Crisp

17 comments September 9, 2010

“Did you eat your soup yet? Dessert is ready, but you have to finish your soup before you can have desert”. That is what my mom used to say to us when we were kids back in Colombia. Well, she said it in Spanish Thank God I am not a kid anymore and I can [...]

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Sandwich Elena Ruz ( Cuban Turkey Sandwich)

32 comments March 8, 2010

I love Cuban food and sandwiches are an important part of Cuban cuisine. I have family in Florida who I would visit before I came to live in the United States and that is where I learned a little about Cuban food. My uncle was married with a Cuban women and she cooked delicious and [...]

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Fruit Salad (Ensalada de Frutas)

26 comments September 6, 2009

This fruit salad is a delicious and beautiful recipe for entertaining. I made two different dressings, so you can make both and let people to choose or you can just make your favorite. If you don’t like any of the fruits I included, you can certainly use the fruits of your choice.

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