Discovering the Sweet World of Arequipe: A Beloved Latin American Dessert
This Dulce de Leche recipe is a confection from Latin America prepared by slowly heating sweetened milk to create a substance that derives its flavor from the Maillard reaction, also changing color.
Colombian Empanadas (Empanadas Colombianas)
Empanadas come in all shapes and sizes! Many Latin American countries have their own version of this empanadas recipe. One country in particular that...
Colombian Coffee Crusted Pork Chops
Coffee crusted pork chops are so incredibly juicy and flavorful. Best of all, they are super easy and fast.
Cholados Colombianos ~ Colombian Cholados
Cholado is a cross between a frozen dessert, fruit cocktail, and a drink, and derives from El Valle region of Colombia. It is made with crushed ice, fresh fruit
Bandeja Paisa (Paisa Platter): A Delicious Feast for Your Taste Buds
Bandeja Paisa is probably the most popular Colombian dish, originally from the Andean region of the country where the people are called “Paisas” and the area where I was born and raised.
Canelazo (Spiced Cinnamon Rum Drink)
You might be thinking the ingredients sound a lot like a hot toddy, and you would be right. It's a hot toddy with a Columbian twist.
Enyucado ~ Cassava Cheesecake
Enyucado or Cassava Cheesecake is a Columbian recipe is a sweet treat that is very popular along the Caribbean coast of Panama and Colombia.
Barranquilla’s Coconut Cravings: A Dive into the Coco Delight Cocadas
Discover the captivating tie between Barranquilla's vibrant culture and the delectable Coco Delight Cocadas, a coconut dessert that defines the city's sweet tooth.
Arroz con Coco ~ Coconut Rice
On the Caribbean coast of Colombia and Panama, arroz con coco is a typical side dish for fish. This Colombian recipe is made with white rice cooked in a base of coconut milk and combined with shredded coconut meat, water, salt, raisins, and sugar.
Carne Desmechada o Ropa Vieja: A Flavorful Latin American Classic
Carne Desmechada or Ropa Vieja is a very popular recipe in Colombia and Latin America. This classic beef dish is very easy, and is great over rice, patacones and arepas. It can also be used as a filling for tacos or empanadas.