This Ceviche de Camarones or Shrimp Ceviche is very popular on the coast of Colombia, but it is also enjoyed throughout the country. Keep this Ceviche de Camarones refrigerated until ready to serve. ...
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Lime Rice Pudding
Arroz con Leche or Rice pudding was one of my grandmother specialties for as long as I can remember, and from what I understand, something she had been making since my mom was a little girl. It’s a very simple dessert with simple ingredients, but ...
Vinagreta de Aguacate (Avocado Vinaigrette)
This simple Avocado Vinaigrette or Vinagreta de Aguacate is popular all over Colombia. Serve with your favorite salad greens or use it as a dip for vegetables. Keep refrigerated up to 2 hours. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Ají Picante (Colombian Hot Sauce)
Ají picante or Ají Piqué is a spicy sauce from my hometown Antioquia. We keep it in the refrigerator all year round. It is an absolute must for Colombian Empanadas and it is the perfect sauce to flavor soups, stews and the perfect dipping sauce for ...
