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Limonada de Panela (Colombian Sugarcane Limeade)

Limonada de Panela (Colombian Sugarcane Limeade)

This Colombian drink made of panela (unrefined cane sugar) and limes is the most refreshing beverage you can drink on a hot day! Recently I posted a recipe for a warm drink with panela (Aguapanela, Hot Colombian Sugarcane Drink), perfect for cold nights. But this 

Colombian Salt Potatoes (Papas Saladas)

Colombian Salt Potatoes (Papas Saladas)

Potatoes- what is there not to love. They are tasty, cheap, versatile and easy to prepare. I was so happy to find out that the humble potato is adored in Colombia. In this post I share a recipe for a simple way of giving a 

Easy Colombian Guacamole

Easy Colombian Guacamole

Guacamole doesn’t need a introduction anymore. And do we really need another guacamole recipe in the world? Well, yes. Because of the use of hot sauce, which is common in Colombian families, this recipe is just a bit different than the usual recipe. Haz clic 

Green Plantain Soup (Sopa de Plátano Verde) with Plantain Chips

Green Plantain Soup (Sopa de Plátano Verde) with Plantain Chips

This soup honors the humble green plantain by using three different textures. Grated to make a creamy consistency, chopped up in bize-size pieces for texture, and fried in chips for crunch. The soup is topped with creamy avocado, tangy lime juice and fresh cilantro, making 

Colombian Papas Chorreadas (Potatoes in Tomato-Cheese Sauce)

Colombian Papas Chorreadas (Potatoes in Tomato-Cheese Sauce)

Papas chorreadas are an easy and delicious way to transform your regular side of potatoes. These potatoes are covered in a creamy and salty cheesy sauce to make a super cozy dish. This recipe contains few ingredients and is easy to make! Esta receta también 

Arepas de Choclo (Colombian Sweet Corn Cakes with Cheese)

Arepas de Choclo (Colombian Sweet Corn Cakes with Cheese)

Arepas de Choclo (also known as arepas de chocolo) are corn cakes made of sweet corn, stuffed with cheese. They are just one of Colombia’s types of arepas, but in my opinion definitely in the top 3 most delicious ones. This 7-ingredient recipe will make an 

Colombian Lulada (Lulo Fruit Drink)

Colombian Lulada (Lulo Fruit Drink)

A lulada is a refreshing drink starring lulo (also called naranjilla), which is a Latin-American tropical fruit with a citrus flavor. Haz clic en Lulada Colombiana (Bebida de Lulo/Naranjilla) para la receta en español. What is a lulo/ naranjilla? Lulo is a fruit that belongs 

Vegan Guava Candy Muffins

Vegan Guava Candy Muffins

These muffins are made with Colombian bocadillo, which is a type of candy consisting of guava fruit and sugar. The recipe is vegan, easy and fast to prepare. Esta receta también está disponible en español. What is Colombian Bocadillo (Guava Fruit Candy)? The most important 

Red Bean Dip with Avocado Salsa

Red Bean Dip with Avocado Salsa

This red bean dip is bursting with flavor because of the addition of tomato, garlic, fresh cilantro and lime juice. The earthy and creamy texture of the spread is complemented by a fresh and tangy topping made of avocado salsa. This dip is an easy 

Pan Blandito (Colombian Bread Rolls)

Pan Blandito (Colombian Bread Rolls)

This recipe is a vegan version of the original soft, fresh Colombian bread rolls. Fresh out of the oven they taste great for breakfast or as a snack with a cup of hot Colombian-style chocolate milk. Esta receta también esta disponible en español. Bread in