Traditional Colombian

Figs, Cheese and Dulce de Leche Tarts (Pasteles de Brevas, Queso y Arequipe)

1 comment February 3, 2012

Do you remember these Colombian-style figs? The other day I made a huge batch of them and I had too many to eat, so I made this tart with what I had left over. It was easy to prepare and really, really good. Buen provecho!

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Arepa con Cerdo,Champiñones y Salsa de Aguacate(Arepa with Pork, Mushrooms and Avocado Sauce)

10 comments January 28, 2012

This seems like an insane amount of work for an arepa, but it is worth it, I swear. Everything just blends together into the best, most flavorful arepa I’ve ever had. There are times when I just need something comforting, and today was one of those days, so at lunch time I decided to make [...]

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Sopa de Frijoles Blancos con Albóndigas (White Beans and Meatball Soup)

6 comments January 26, 2012

Colombian cuisine consists of several bean recipes and every Colombian cook or mom has her or his own recipe for bean soups. This recipe for Sopa de Frijoles Blancos con Albóndigas is Mamita’s, except for a few changes made by my mom. I grew up eating and loving this version of the soup and I [...]

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Flan de Limón (Lime Flan)

11 comments January 22, 2012

I love making variations of the classic Vanilla Flan. This time I decided to make it with one of my absolute favorite ingredients, limes. I wasn’t sure how it would turn out, but it was a success! Fresh, creamy and absolutely delicious, the perfect ending to any meal! Buen provecho!

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Brevas con Arequipe (Colombian-Style Figs Stuffed with Dulce de Leche)

4 comments January 19, 2012

Brevas con Arequipe are a popular dessert in Colombia and a favorite in my family. My grandmother and mom made these as far back as I can remember. Mamita used to make pounds of Brevas con Arequipe and keep them in glass containers and give them to her kids to take home. This will be [...]

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Arepa con Chorizo y Hogao (Arepa with Chorizo and Creole Sauce)

9 comments December 20, 2011

For as long as I can remember, this meal has been my absolute favorite. The one dish that I am loyal to above all else… Arepa con Chorizo y Hogao. When I was a kid, I would request it whenever my mom asked me what I wanted for dinner. It is a simple dish, but [...]

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Dulce de Brevas (Colombian-Style Figs with Syrup)

9 comments December 18, 2011

Every year, when I start decorating my house for the holidays, I get homesick and miss being with my family, laughing, dancing, cooking and eating delicious Colombian food. That’s the disadvantage of living so far away from Colombia, but I am happy to be able to offer my family here in the United States and [...]

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