Summer Food

Ensalada de Pepinos Marinados (Marinaded Cucumber Salad)

8 comments July 7, 2012

This Marinaded Cucumbers dish is one of my easy summer go-to’s. It’s a perfect side dish, and can be prepared ahead of time, for convenience. I love the tangy and sweet dressing. I Hope you all enjoy it too. Buen provecho!

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Ensalada de Salmón y Papa (Salmon and Potato Salad)

7 comments July 2, 2012

Looking for the perfect summer salad? Try this Salmon and Potato Salad at your next BBQ or picnic. It is simple and perfect for warm days and can be eaten hot or cold. All the flavors harmonize well together, and if you like salmon on your salads, you’ll love this! Buen provecho!

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Grilled Steak with Cilantro, Scallion and Cumin Butter

13 comments June 28, 2012

Hola Everyone, Don’t feel like cooking this summer? Keep some steaks on hand and you almost won’t have to! This Grilled Steak with Cilantro, Scallion and Cumin Butter makes a perfect recipe for a lazy summer meal. If you don’t eat steak, just use the cilantro, scallion and cumin butter on grilled corn, poultry or [...]

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Top Ten Summer Salads

7 comments June 25, 2012

Hola Everyone, Here are my ten favorite summer salad recipes from My Colombian Recipes to celebrate the summer and the warm weather it brings. Fresh, fast, easy, and light summer salads, perfect for picnic style parties. Enjoy the wonderful vegetables, herbs and fruits. Buen provecho!

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Quinoa salad with Avocado, Tomato and Cucumber

9 comments June 23, 2012

I love this Quinoa salad because it is light, fresh and easy to toss together, yet it’s so delicious that you can serve it at your next party or picnic with family and friends. I don’t add the cucumber until serving time, so they retain their crunch. Buen provecho! Ingredients:
(4-6 serving) Quinoa: 1 tablespoon olive [...]

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Tangerine Soda Floats

13 comments June 18, 2012

Hola Everyone, I was surprised to look at the calendar and see that another holiday is almost upon us. Time is flying and there seems to be no stopping it. Fourth of July weekend is only a few weeks away and my recipe for this Tangerine Soda Float is the perfect treat to enjoy on [...]

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Hamburguesa de Arepa (Arepa Burger)

10 comments June 9, 2012

515px: The idea for this Arepa Burger came to me one night while lying in bed, and I could not wait to get up the next day to make it! Arepas are versatile and can pretty much be filled or topped with anything you have on hand. Arepas always come to the rescue when I [...]

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