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Arepas Colombianas (Colombian Corn Cakes)

Arepas Colombianas (Colombian Corn Cakes)

There is not a single food as Colombian as the arepa. Period. Arepas are round corn cakes and are generally eaten for breakfast, as a side to the main dish, or as a snack. Yes, that’s right: arepas you can eat all day every day. …

Vegetarian Pepinos Rellenos (Stuffed Pepinos)

Vegetarian Pepinos Rellenos (Stuffed Pepinos)

This recipe for Vegetarian Pepinos Rellenos (Stuffed Pepinos), with rice, vegetables and cheese, cooked in a creamy white sauce, makes a complete and satisfying meal. Esta receta también está disponible en Español. Pepinos The main ingredient for this dish is the fruit of a plant …

Ají Picante (Colombian Hot Sauce)

Ají Picante (Colombian Hot Sauce)

Ají Picante (Colombian Hot Sauce). Esta receta también está disponible en Español. Hot sauces you can find all over the world. Just to name a few: harissa from Morocco, sriracha from Thailand, tabasco from the US, and spicy sauce made of Scotch Bonnet in the …

Almojábana Bread Pudding

Almojábana Bread Pudding

Almojábana Bread Pudding. Esta receta también está disponible en Español. Almojábanas are a type of bread made of cornmeal and fresh, white cheese. They are delicious straight out of the oven, for breakfast or as a snack. Look up my recipe for almojábanas here. There …

Almojábanas (Colombian Cornmeal Cheese Bread)

Almojábanas (Colombian Cornmeal Cheese Bread)

Almojábanas are an all-time favorite from the traditional Colombian panadería. These small cornmeal-and-cheese buns are a delicious choice for breakfast or as a savory snack. With this recipe, you’ll be making authentic, homemade almojábanas in less than 30 minutes. Updated: May 8th 2026 Haz clic …

Frijoles (Colombian Beans)

Frijoles (Colombian Beans)

Frijoles. What would a person, especially a vegetarian, do without them in Colombia. A bowl of frijoles is filling and comforting. Besides that, they are healthy: high in protein, high in nutrients, and low in fat. This recipe is an all-time favorite that you need …

Vegetarian Loaded Patacones

Vegetarian Loaded Patacones

Vegetarian Loaded Patacones. Esta receta también está disponible en Español. This recipe for vegetarian loaded patacones elevates the regular patacon to a complete meal. But first things first. What are they? Patacones, also called tostones, are twice-fried pieces of green plantain. Generally eaten as a …

Easy Cilantro Hogao (Colombian Tomato Sauce)

Easy Cilantro Hogao (Colombian Tomato Sauce)

Easy Cilantro Hogao (Colombian Tomato Sauce). Esta receta también está disponible en Español. This recipe is for an easy, cilantro hogao (Colombian Tomato Sauce). Hogao is not supposed to have cilantro, if you make it the traditional way. So if you are looking for the traditional …

Patacones (Fried Green Plantains)

Patacones (Fried Green Plantains)

Patacones (Fried Green Plantains). Esta receta también está disponible en Español. Patacones (Fried Green Plantains) are usually eaten as a side-dish or as an appetizer. In some other countries they are also known as tostones. Patacones are fried twice. The first time in their original …

Hogao (Colombian Tomato Onion Sauce)

Hogao (Colombian Tomato Onion Sauce)

Make this authentic Colombian hogao, a traditional tomato and scallion sauce that serves as the base for a wide variety of typical dishes. Seasoned to perfection with garlic and cumin, it is an incredibly easy recipe to make and packed with flavor. Updated: May 2026 …