These Colombian Almojábanas are delicious for breakfast or for an afternoon snack with a cup of coffee. I published an almojábana recipe several years ago and it’s loved by many readers, but I was not completely happy with the recipe. I am not a ...
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Watermelon Juice (Jugo de Sandía)
This Jugo de Sandía or Patilla is delicious and extremely refreshing on a hot day. Try it, your kids will love you for it! Buen provecho! ...
Beans and Corn Salad (Ensalada de Frijol y Maiz)
I love beans and enjoy a variety of comforting bean dishes during the winter months and light bean salads during the summer. This fresh summer beans and corn salad is my favorite picnic food. I really enjoy the simple lime and cumin dressing with ...
Ensalada de Aguacate y Tomate (Avocado and Tomato Salad)
This Tomato and Avocado Salad is a simple, quick and delicious recipe and is one of my favorite salads, especially during the summer months, when you find beautiful tomatoes at local farm markets. Enjoy it! ...
Ensalada de Palmitos y Maíz (Hearts of Palm and Corn Salad)
Hearts of Palms (palmitos) are a vegetable that comes from the core of the stem of certain palm trees. They taste a lot like artichokes, but I like the taste and texture of palmitos better. Canned hearts of palm are packed in water and can be ...
Ensalada de Zanahoria y Remolacha (Carrot and Beet Salad)
SalaOne of my mom's favorite side dishes is this Ensalada de Zanahoria y Remolacha. This is a very simple salad and very popular in Colombian homes and restaurants. My mom served it at least twice a week for lunch but I didn't like it when I was a ...
Shrimp, Black Beans and Avocado Salad
This summer has been very, very busy! With the kids home for the summer, sharing recipes on the blog and a lot of freelance work as well, I haven’t had the time to post new recipes as frequently as usual. But I promise, I’ll get back to normal ...
