Cumin and achiote are very important spices in Colombian cuisine. Achiote is also known as annatto seed and is used to give a yellowish color to food. Some people use it instead of saffron as a food coloring. Achiote can be found in Latin ...
Homemade Powdered Seasoning
I have used store-bought packets of seasoning ever since I started cooking Colombian food. It’s not that there's anything wrong with these seasoning packets other than they include ingredients that I can't even pronounce! I have been loyal to ...
Arroz Amarillo (Yellow Rice)
Plain white rice or arroz blanco is the base of most Colombian main dishes while Arroz Amarillo, or Yellow Rice, is a very popular side dish around the country. I've been getting a lot of e-mails from my readers asking me how to make this yellow ...
Cumin-Achiote Roasted Potatoes
Today I want to share a simple, effortless, and delicious potato dish packed with flavor that we really enjoyed in our house. It makes a fantastic side dish. Serve it with your favorite meat, fish or poultry. Buen provecho! ...
