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Arepa con Camarones y Hogao (Arepa with Shrimp and Creole Sauce)

11 comments August 22, 2011

Anyone who is a fan of Colombian cuisine has probably tried the famous “Hogao“, a Colombian Creole Sauce. It’s on virtually every menu of Colombian restaurants around the world. The ingredients may vary slightly, depending on the Colombian region of origin of the Hogao. Shrimp and Creole Sauce are a popular topping to arepas in [...]

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Arepa con Huevo y Jamon Gratinada (Arepa with Egg and Ham Al Gratin)

4 comments August 11, 2011

I love arepas! I mean, really, really love them and I could eat them with almost every meal. You’d think after many mornings of Arepa con Huevos Pericos with cheese, and then dinners with a small arepa as a side dish, I would have tired of them, but I did not. Even now that I’ve [...]

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Huevos Pericos con Choclo (Scrambled Eggs with Tomato, Scallions and Corn)

8 comments July 18, 2011

Huevos Pericos is a traditional and very popular Colombian breakfast. It is, simply, scrambled eggs with tomatoes and scallions. Adding corn makes for a delicious variation of the traditional dish and the best part is, it’s a super easy recipe. Serve it with arepa and cheese on the side. Buen provecho!

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Avocado-Corn Salad with Lime Vinaigrette

12 comments July 2, 2011

If you’re looking for a fresh salad perfect for summer, you have to try this corn and avocado salad. It is summer on a plate, and the best part is that it’s easy to throw together. Make it this weekend for a 4th of July party or a light lunch during the week. I made [...]

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Pimentones Rellenos (Colombian Style-Stuffed Peppers)

12 comments June 23, 2011

Every country and every family has its own variation of stuffed peppers. This is my grandmother’s Colombian version. This simple dish is hearty and delicious. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do. Vegetarians can simply omit the meat and add some chopped mushrooms. Buen provecho!

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Pollo Gritador (Screamer Chicken)

13 comments June 1, 2011

Pollo Gritador literally translates to Screamer Chicken and is a traditional Colombian dish from the Huila region of the country. This dish is first marinaded with garlic and cumin and after cooked in a delicious tomato sauce and aguardiente, which is a strong traditional Colombian alcoholic drink made from anise and sugar cane. The marinating [...]

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Camarones en Apuro (Colombian-Style Shrimp with Tomato Sauce)

14 comments February 19, 2011

Camarones en Apuro is a traditional Colombian dish from the Coast of the country and it is a simple and easy way to cook shrimp. It’s a wonderful and delicious appetizer to serve when having company. In Colombia, it is usually served on a bed of Romaine lettuce with saltine crackers and lemon or lime [...]

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