Torta de Tres Leches or Three Milks Cake is a popular dessert in Colombia and Latin America. This cake gets the name from the three milks we use, condensed milk, evaporated milk and heavy cream and it is what makes this cake so moist and ...
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Arepa with Beef Liver in Creole Sauce (Arepa con Higado en Salsa Criolla)
This is a sponsored post on behalf of Rumba Meats. All opinions are entirely my own. IIt seems like people are either big fans of liver, or they are not! If you are a fan, then you will certainly enjoy this Colombian version. If you’re not a fan ...
Baked Patacones o Tostones
Patacones also known as Tostones are one of the most popular sides dishes in Colombia and Latin America. They are basically green plantains that have been fried, smashed, and then fried again in oil until crispy. In Colombia we serve them as a side ...
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 ...
Almojábanas (Colombian Cheese Bread)
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 ...
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 ...
