Simple soups are definitely a comfort food for me and with the cold weather here, now is a great time to make a big pot. My mom always made this Mixed Vegetables and Chicken Soup for lunch when I was growing up in Colombia, always serving it with ...
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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 ...
Blog 10th Anniversary Giveaway – Win an Instant Pot!
Th The winner is comment #8 Marilyn Alvarez. I decided to start blogging ten years ago to honor my mamita by sharing her recipes and to stay connected to my culture and birth country. Ten years later, My Colombian Recipes has turned into ...
Blog Anniversary Giveaway
The winner is Angela. Comment #154 My Colombian Recipes is celebrating its TENTH birthday this month, which is mind-blowing when I think about it. Instead of sharing a recipe, I wanted to do a giveaway as a way of saying THANK YOU to my readers, ...
Dulce de Leche and Coconut Roll (Pionono de Arequipe Y Coco)
Pionono also known as Brazo de Reina is a popular dessert in Colombia and other Latin America countries. There are many variations of the pionono, but it is generally filled with fruit preserves, puddings or whipped cream combined with fresh fruit, ...
Crema de Avena (Creamy Oatmeal Soup)
Crema the Avena is another popular soup in Colombian homes. My mom often made this soup when I was a child... but I wouldn't dare go near it! I hated everything about it, but since coming to the United States, I try every dish that reminds of ...
Frijoles Rojos Colombianos (Colombian-Style Red Beans)
Beans are one of those foods that every Colombian eats, and personally, I love beans so much that I can eat them with rice every day. They are definitely my comfort food. This Frijoles Rojos Colombianos recipe is very simple to make, and even though ...
