Yuca , mandioca or cassava is an extremely versatile ingredient and can be cooked in so many different ways. You can fry it, boil it, bake it, mash it, steam it, and even grill it. It can be used to make empanada dough, dumplings, patties, soups, ...
Huevitos de Codorniz con Salsa Rosada (Quail Eggs with Pink Sauce)
This may not be considered a recipe by some, but rather a couple of ingredients put on a plate and actually, I would agree. But no matter how you look at it, this popular Colombian appetizer is absolutely delicious! Huevitos de Codorniz con ...
Plantain Nachos
Sometimes while lying in bed at night, just about asleep, a recipe comes to me, like these Plantain Nachos. If you have been reading this blog for a while, you probably know that I am in love with plantains! Today, I am putting a twist on ...
Muslitos (Chicken and Pork Croquettes)
When my family got together for a party in Colombia, when I was growing up, my Aunt Consuelo always made these Chicken and Pork Croquettes. She called the "Muslitos" because they look like little chicken legs, which is the English translation of ...
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 table! I used my grandmother's marinade recipe ...
2011 Holiday Appetizers
Can you believe that November is here? This year I wanted to publish a series of posts of my favorite holiday recipes. Every post will have a "Meatless" list and a "Meat lovers" list. As you know my husband doesn't eat meat and I think that every ...
Super Bowl Recipes
White Bean – Cilantro Dip With the Super Bowl just around the corner, I got to thinking about recipes that I could share for game day! ...
