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 ...
Mazamorra Chiquita (Boyacá Region Soup)
Mazamorra Chiquita is a very traditional Colombian soup from the Boyacá department located in the Andean Region of the country. Known as “The Land of Freedom”, this region was the scene of a series of battles which led to Colombia’s independence from ...
Cocido Boyacense (Boyacá Region Stew)
Colombian cuisine is rich and diverse, thanks to geographical variety, a tropical climate, and the influence of different immigrant populations. A hearty stew known as cocido is eaten throughout Colombia but varies from region to region. This Cocido ...
Torta de Manzana (Colombian-Style Apple Cake)
This Torta de Manzana is a traditional Colombian dessert from the Boyacá department of Colombia. I do not bake very often so you won't find many cake recipes on the site, however, when I do bake, the recipes are mostly simple and easy to make cakes, ...
Naco o Puré de Papas (Colombian-Style Mashed Potatoes)
Today I want to share with you a Colombian-Style Mashed potatoes recipe or "Naco de papas". We are mashed potatoes fans around here. My husband and my son can’t get enough of the them. This dish is very popular in the department of Boyacá. I hope you ...
Arroz Tapado (Rice with Chicken and Pork)
Arroz Tapado is a classic Colombian dish from the Boyaca department of Colombia. This rice has a lot happening! It is cooked in a chicken stock with chicken pieces, pork belly, pork ribs, vegetables, milk, cheese, sautéed onions, peppers, tomatoes, ...
