Arepas are a very important part of Colombian cuisine, as tortillas are for Mexican cuisine. In some parts of Colombia, like in my hometown of Antioquia, we serve arepas with almost every meal. I could eat them morning, noon and night with an array ...
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Empanadas de Plátano Maduro (Ripe Plantain Empanadas with Cheese)
If you’ve never made Empanadas de Plátano Maduro stuffed with cheese, promise me you’ll give them a try sometime soon! For those with a bit of a sweet tooth, these empanadas can be made even more amazing by adding guava paste to the filling. The ...
Avocado stuffed with Shrimp (Aguacates Rellenos de Camarones)
This Avocado Sttuffed with Shrimp dish is very easy to prepare and is ideal to serve as a delicious snack at any time of the day. Aguacates Rellenos de Camarones are a popular appetizer in Colombia and other parts of South America. ...
Chocolate Popsicles (Paletas de Chocolate)
If I had to pick a favorite frozen dessert, it might just be paletas (popsicles). I’m not talking about the frozen super popsicles we all purchase here in the US made from corn syrup and food coloring .Popsicles in Colombia are traditionally made ...
Guarapo Costeño (Colombian Sugar Cane and Lime Drink)
Have you ever had Guarapo Costeño? It’s a traditional Colombian cold drink, very popular on the Coast of Colombia, also known as Agua de Panela con Limón in other parts of the country. Guarapo Costeño is made by boiling water with Panela, and ...
Mercado del Rio, Medellín
While visiting Medellín recently, my friends from high school decided to take me to dinner at Mercado del Rio. I wasn’t familiar with it, but as a foodie, I really appreciated a place like this! Located in Calle 24 No.48-28, next to the ...
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 found ...
