Pandebonos are a traditional Colombian type of bread. They are salty and chewy, made primarily out of tapioca (yuca) starch and a salty fresh cheese called queso costeño. Here you will find a traditional recipe and a variation that is called pandebono con bocadillo (pandebono …

These sweet and moist pancakes are highly addictive, contain a load of (hidden) pumpkin for vitamins, and are suitable for a vegan diet. They are inspired by Caribbean cinnamon pumpkin pancakes, and will be a great breakfast or snack this fall and winter! Haz clic …

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 …

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 …

How about yesterday’s rice-and-beans leftovers for breakfast? Together with a fresh arepa, tofu scrambled eggs and avocado. Sounds delicious, right? Today I share with you my recipe for a vegan calentado, which is inspired by the traditional and filling Colombian breakfast dish. Esta receta también …

Tamales are made of cornmeal dough and other fillings like vegetables and meats, steamed in the leaf of a banana/plantain or a corn husk. They are originally from Central America and indigenous communities have been eating tamales for thousands of years now. Tamales are a …

Esta receta también está disponible en español. In my last post I shared a recipe for traditional Colombian arepas. This recipe for Arepas de Queso Colombianas (Cheese-Stuffed Corn Cakes) brings you the tastiest variety to the basic arepa. So popular Arepas are round and flat 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. …

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 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 …