Colombian-Style Mac and Cheese
There are a lot of flavors coming together in this Colombian-Style Macaroni and Cheese, but they all harmonize perfectly with each other. A classic American meal with a hint of Colombian flavors. It’s...
View ArticleRice, Corn and Mushroom Gratin
While growing up in Colombia, my aunt was always making a rice, chicken and mushroom gratin and I really enjoyed it. So a couple of weeks ago when I saw organic mushrooms in my fridge, I decided to...
View ArticleBacalao con Salsa de Coco y Choclo (Cod Fish with Coconut-Corn Sauce)
I can’t even begin to describe the amazing flavors of this dish. The thyme, garlic and corn work so well with the fresh cilantro, cod fish and sweet coconut milk. This is an easy weeknight meal packed...
View ArticleSango o Cus-Cus (Pork, Potatoes and Hominy soup)
Readers sometimes ask me why I post recipes from other countries and not just Colombian recipes. When I started this blog I wanted to target English speaking readers who weren’t familiar with Colombian...
View ArticleArepas de Maiz Peto (Colombian Hominy Corn Arepas)
When I was a chiId, I would often stay at Mamita’s house on the weekends and the breakfasts prepared by her were always the highlight of each day. The day for her would begin at 6 a.m. and I would...
View ArticleRegañonas (Colombian Corn Fritters)
Regañonas are a popular and versatile side dish from the Santander department of Colombia. They can be served with fish, meat or poultry, but I’ve also served them for breakfast, lunch, snack,...
View ArticleBollo Limpio (Boiled Hominy Corn Rolls)
Bollo Limpio is a wrapped corn cake from the city of Barranquilla, in Colombia. It is usually served with chicharrón, chorizos, butifarras, and other Colombian fried meats on the side. Other popular...
View ArticlePastel de Chocolo con Champiñones (Mushrooms and Corn Casserole)
I’ve been craving today’s recipe, Pastel de Chocolo con Champiñones, for a long time. One of my aunts in Colombia makes this dish and I’ve always loved it, but never made it at home until a couple of...
View ArticleMantecada (Colombian-Style Butter Corn Bread)
Mantecada is a traditional Colombian butter corn cake that is very popular in the capital of the country, Bogotá. This cake tastes best when freshly prepared and it is usually served with berry...
View ArticlePuchero Santafereño (Colombian Beef, Chicken and Pork Stew)
Today I am sharing another classic Colombian recipe with you, a hearty dish named Puchero Santafereño. This dish is named after Santa Fé de Bogotá, the capital of Colombia. Puchero is a dish that...
View ArticleBollos de Mazorca (Steamed Fresh Corn Rolls)
Bollos de Mazorca is a traditional and simple Colombian dish that uses fresh corn, which is a perfect dish during the corn harvesting season. This simple and tasty dish consists of corn rolls wrapped...
View Article10 Recipes to Make with Fresh Corn
Here are 10 recipes using fresh sweet corn to enjoy over the rest of the summer. 1. Arepas de Choclo con Quesito (Colombian Corn Cakes with Fresh Cheese) 2. Crema de Choclo o Mazorca(Corn Creamy Soup)...
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