Salsa de Ajo is a popular and simple Colombian sauce made with a mixture of mayonnaise, fresh garlic, lime juice and cilantro. In Colombia this garlic sauce is used as a dip for patacones (fried green plantains), plantains chips, French fries and ...
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10 Tasty and Simple Cold Drinks
Here's a list of some of my favorite cold drinks to keep you cool this summer. Enjoy! ...
Quinoa, Shrimp and Chimichurri Salad
The Creative Cooking Crew this month is going to a "virtual picnic" and I’m bringing a delicious and simple Quinoa, Shrimp and Chimichurri Salad. When I found out that the challenge for this month was a picnic dish, I knew I would make something ...
Potato, Chicken and Apple Salad
Today’s recipe is a take on my Ensalada Rusa recipe, which translates as Russian Salad. If you are not familiar with this salad, it’s a classic potato salad served throughout Latin America, usually made with potatoes, carrots, peas, onions and ...
Pepinos Rellenos de Carne (Caigua Stuffed with Beef)
Pepinos Rellenos is a popular dish in Colombia. Pepino, or wild cucumber, also known as caigua, is a vegetable popular in South America. Pepinos are typically stuffed, while the fillings vary depending on the cook. Some people stuff them with a ...
Pasteles de Garbanzos (Chickpea Pies)
Pastel de Garbanzo is a popular dish from El Norte de Santander department of Colombia, located in the northwestern zone of the Andean Region, bordering Venezuela. Like all traditional Colombian dishes, each family has its own version, so feel ...
Cocadas de Piña (Pineapple and Coconut Candy)
Cocadas are a traditional and popular dessert in Colombia. There are different variations of this treat, however, the main ingredient is always shredded coconut (coco), while other ingredients are dependent on region and the cook. Cocadas are ...
