yuca

Estofado de Cerdo y Yuca (Pork and Cassava Stew)

11 comments April 20, 2013

During the cold winter months, I love making my grandmother’s Pork and Cassava Stew to warm-up from the inside out. The pieces of pork loin are simmered in a tangy tomato sauce, spiced up with some of my favorite Colombian spices, giving it a fantastic flavor. Estofados are at the top of my list of [...]

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Sancocho de Cola (Oxtail Colombian Soup)

8 comments March 21, 2013

Sancocho is a popular soup in Colombia and elsewhere in Latin America and is a hearty and filling soup. The name of the dish “Sancocho” comes from the Spanish verb “sancochar“, which in English means to Parboil. There are many variations of sancocho in Colombia, each region preparing it in its own way. But, it [...]

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Yuca Chorriada con Chorizo (Cassava with Chorizo and Cheese Sauce)

4 comments March 12, 2013

This Yuca Chorriada con Chorizo is a variation of the popular and traditional Colombian side dish Papas Chorreadas. If you are not familiar with this dish, it is simply partially peeled and cooked small red potatoes, served with a creamy tomato, scallions and cheese sauce. Here is my recipe for Papas Chorreadas that I posted [...]

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Puchero Santafereño (Colombian Beef, Chicken and Pork Stew)

7 comments March 6, 2013

Today I am sharing another classic Colombian recipe with you, a hearty dish named Puchero Santafereño. This dish is named after Santa Fé de Bogotá, the capital of Colombia. Puchero is a dish that originated in Spain, as is the case with many other Colombian dishes. When the conquistadors came to Colombia from Spain, they [...]

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Sancocho Costeño (Atlantic Coast Sancocho)

6 comments December 17, 2012

Sancocho is a hearty soup made with meats and vegetables, in a broth usually flavored with herbs (cilantro or parsley), combined with achiote, garlic, onion, scallions and bell peppers. There are many variations of Sancocho, dependent on the region of Colombia. This dish warms the soul, heart and body, and is exactly what I expect [...]

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Pastel de Yuca con Carne (Cassava and Beef Casserole)

10 comments October 15, 2012

I love sharing my childhood recipes and stories with you. Colombian food triggers memories of my grandmother and the rest of my family as well. Sometimes while I am cooking a particular dish, I find myself smiling at the memories of Mamita in the kitchen. The pictures are so clear and vivid, that it’s as [...]

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Bolitas de Yuca con Azúcar (Cassava Balls with Sugar)

14 comments June 11, 2012

I love yuca, also called cassava, which is a vegetable commonly found in Colombian cuisine. This is a fantastic dish to have as a snack. I love serving this for parties or for a movie-time snack. It’s also a wonderful alternative to potatoes. My husband and kids absolutely loved these Cassava Balls dusted with sugar [...]

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