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 and the food. Medellin, like other cities in the ...
Colombian Style Stuffed Potatoes (Papas Rellenas Colombianas)
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 different versions of Papas Rellenas. I called my ...
Pernil Asado Colombiano (Colombian-Style Roasted Pork Leg)
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 cooking. There were times those family gatherings ...
Buñuelos Colombianos (Colombian Buñuelos)
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 celebrate “el dia e las velitas”, a Christmas tradition in ...
Aborrajados de Plátano (Ripe Plantain Fritters)
This delicious side dish or snack Aborrajados can be prepared in different ways. If you like, you can add some guava paste between the plantains to go along with the cheese. Aborrajados is one of those recipes I watched my grandmother make ...
Chupe de Papa (Colombian-Style Potatoes)
Chupe de Papas is a traditional Colombian side dish popular in the Andean region of the country. It’s basically potatoes cooked in milk, topped with cheese. There are variations of Chupe de Papa, some cooks add spices, tomatoes and onions to the ...
Arepa de Huevo (Arepa Stuffed with Egg)
Arepa de Huevo is a typical dish from the Caribbean region of Colombia where they are sold on street stalls. These arepas are served in Colombian homes for breakfast, but I remember my family making them for dinner so you can serve them at any time ...
