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Colombian Christmas and New Year’s Traditions

By Erica Dinho 36 Comments

Natilla Colombiana de Coco

Today I want to share some of the Christmas and New Year's traditions that I grew up with in Colombia. Like many people who left Colombia and have been in another country for a long time, I've lost touch with many of these wonderful traditions. ...

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All About Colombian Food

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All About Colombian Food

I’ve talked quite a bit on this blog over the past ten years about growing up in a big Colombian family, which was absolutely fabulous by the way! My grandmother made the most amazing food and I still treasure our Sunday lunch or dinner tradition to ...

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6 Comforting Chicken Soups

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7 Comforting Chicken Soups |mycolombianrecipes.com

I grew up eating soup at least once a day in Colombia and it’s one of things that I crave the most during the cooler months. Today I am sharing 6 comforting Chicken Soups that will warm you up. These soups are hearty, filling and packed with ...

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Chimichurri Butter Roasted Turkey

By Erica Dinho 11 Comments

Chimichurri Butter Roasted Turkey

A couple of weeks ago, I had the pleasure of traveling to Virginia as a Shady Brook Farms Ambassador, along with a few other bloggers. We were invited to learn all about Shady Brook Farms and their turkeys! As a food blogger and a mom, I love ...

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10 Comforting Winter Stews

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10 Comforting Winter Stews |mycolombianrecipes.com

Winter is the perfect time for warm, filling stews. Add rice and a fresh avocado salad for a comforting meal that’s sure to warm your body and soul. I want to share some of my all-time favorite stews with you to enjoy this winter and throughout the ...

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10 Must Try Traditional Colombian Soups

By Erica Dinho 16 Comments

Sancocho trifasico

Colombian cuisine includes an incredible variety of soups. One of the most prominent dishes on my family dinner table when I was a girl was soup. Soups were always served with avocado, white rice and ají picante (hot sauce) on the side. Here is a ...

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Ripe Plantain, Bacon and Cheese Cake

By Erica Dinho 4 Comments

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Sharp USA. The opinions and pictures are all mine. Let's get right to the point… I absolutely love plantains! It doesn’t matter how they’re cooked; I could eat plantains every day ...

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My Colombian Recipes. My name is Erica and I was born and raised in Colombia and now live in the northeastern United States with my husband and family. This blog was inspired by my grandmother, Mamita, who was an amazing traditional Colombian cook. My hope is that people from other countries discover Colombian food and learn more about our culture and traditions. Thank you for visiting and enjoy!

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Pandebono (Colombian Cheese bread)

Recetas de Comida Colombiana

Pandebono is a traditional colombian cheese bread. I have been getting a lot of e-mails asking me for this recipe, so here it is my friends. I made these delicious Pandebonos last week and they came ...

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Chicken and Rice (Arroz con Pollo)

Colombian Chicken and Rice

Colombian-Style Arroz con Pollo was one of my favorite recipes growing up. My mom would make it at least once a week for lunch. Rice with chicken is one of the most popular dishes in Colombia and ...

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Bandeja Paisa (Paisa Platter)

Bandeja Paisa

Bandeja Paisa is probably the most popular Colombian dish, originally from the Andean region of the country where the people are called “Paisas” and the area where I was born and ...

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Colombian Empanadas (Empanadas Colombianas)

Colombian Empanadas (Empanadas Colombianas) |mycolombianrecipes.com

These Colombian Empanadas are a popular snack in Colombia and are served by most Colombian restaurants in the USA. Traditionally, these delicious fritters are made with shredded pork and beef, but in ...

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Colombian Hot Dogs (Perro Caliente Colombiano)

Colombian Hot Dogs (Perro Caliente Colombiano)

Colombian-Style Hot Dogs is one of those recipes that I really enjoyed preparing. There are a lot of things that I miss about my country, but the three that I miss the most are my family, my friends ...

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Colombian Style Stuffed Potatoes (Papas Rellenas Colombianas)

Colombian Style Stuffed Potatoes (Papas Rellenas Colombianas) |mycolombianrecipes.com

Papas Rellenas are a popular Colombian food that we eat for breakfast or as a snack. You can serve these Colombian Stuffed Potatoes hot or cold and they are delicious with ají sauce. Colombians have ...

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Sancocho de Gallina (Chicken or Hen Sancocho)

Sancocho de Gallina (Chicken or Hen Sancocho) |mycolombianrecipes.com

Sancocho is a common Colombian dish that you can make with fish, plantain, beef, chicken, pigeon peas or pork. Sancocho de gallina or Sancocho Valluno is originally from the Colombian Region El Valle. ...

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Buñuelos Colombianos (Colombian Buñuelos)

Buñuelos Colombianos (Colombian Buñuelos)|mycolombianrecipes.com

Buñuelos are a traditional Colombian Christmas treat, but they are also popular year round for breakfast with hot chocolate or coffee. On December 7th in Colombia, friends get together to ...

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Pernil Asado Colombiano (Colombian-Style Roasted Pork Leg)

Pernil Asado Colombiano (Colombian-Style Roasted Pork Leg) |mycolombianrecipes.com

Almost every Sunday afternoon while growing up in Colombia, my family would get together at my grandmother's house. Cousins, uncles, aunts, and my immediate family would all gather and enjoy Mamita's ...

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Sabajón Colombiano (Colombian-Style Eggnog)

Sabajon Colombiano(Colombian-Style Eggnog)

To celebrate this years Mother's Day, I thought I would introduce you to one of my mom's favorite drinks, Sabajón Colombiano. Sabajón is the Colombian version of eggnog, spiked with Aguardiente ...

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Cañón de Cerdo (Colombian-Style Pork Loin Roast)

This Cañon de Cerdo is a popular Colombian dish from my hometown of Antioquia. It is usually made for dinner parties, especially during the holidays and trust me, it will be the star of your dinner ...

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Hojuelas o Hojaldras Colombianas (Colombian Hojuelas)

I want to share another traditional Colombian Christmas treat with you. These Hojuelas or Hojaldras are a delicious fried pastry that we eat with Natilla and Buñuelos at Christmas gatherings. Just ...

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Natilla Colombiana (Colombian-Style Pudding)

Receta de Natilla Colombiana

Natilla is a sweet custard that is traditionally served during Colombian Christmas gatherings. There are many variations of this dish throughout the country but this Natilla is my grandmother’s recipe ...

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Mom’s Colombian Tamales (Tamales Colombianos de mi Mamá)

Tamales Colombianos

There are many variations of tamales in Colombia, but they all have something in common and that is that Colombian Tamales (Tamales Colombianos) are all wrapped in banana leaves. I am going to ...

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Ceviche de Camarones (Colombian Shrimp Ceviche)

Ceviche de Camarones (Colombian-Style Shrimp Ceviche) |mycolombianrecipes.com

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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Cheese Stuffed Corn Cakes (Arepas Rellenas de Queso)

Cheese Stuffed Corn Cakes (Arepas Rellenas de Queso) |mycolombianrecipes.com

Arepas are definitely one my favorite Colombian dishes and these stuffed arepas with mozzarella cheese or Arepas Rellenas de Queso are absolutely delicious. ...

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Plátanos Asados con Bocadillo y Queso (Baked Plantains with Guava and Cheese)

Plátanos asados con Queso y Bocadillo (Baked Plantains with Cheese and Guava Paste)|mycolombianrecipes.com

Plantains are eaten all over Colombia and South America. This delicious vegetable is made in different ways. Plátanos Asados con Bocadillo y Queso make a delicious side dish. Omit the guava paste for ...

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Arroz con Leche Colombiano (Rice Pudding)

How to make Arroz con Leche http://www.mycolombianrecipes.com/

Arroz con Leche is one of my favorite Colombian desserts. This Colombian-Style Rice Pudding version is sweet,  creamy and delicious. There are different variations of arroz con leche in Latin America, ...

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How to Make Frijoles or Frisoles Antioqueños

How to Make Frisoles Antioqueños

If someone asked me what I would choose as the one single dish to have as my last meal on earth, I would have a hard time coming up with an answer. However, I am sure Frijoles Antioqueños would be ...

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Arepa con Carne Desmechada (Arepa with Shredded Meat)

Arepa con Carne Desmechada

If you are a regular reader you know that my little sister is visiting from Colombia and we are having a lot of fun together. We laugh, talk and eat all day! It is great having a little sister ...

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Ajiaco Colombiano (Colombian Chicken and Potato Soup)

Ajiaco Santafereño (Colombian-Style Chicken and Potato Soup)|mycolombianrecipes.com

Each region of Colombia has it own specialties and characteristic dishes. For example, in the capital of the country Bogotá; Ajiaco is a very popular dish. There are different versions of ...

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