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 …

Colombian buñuelos are a fried treat made of fresh, white, and salty cheese called queso costeño, tapioca starch, and cornstarch. They are crispy on the outside, and soft and fluffy on the inside. Buñuelos are an important part of the Colombian Christmas tradition, but are …

This recipe for Colombian Rice with Vegetables is inspired by the world-famous dish Arroz con Pollo (rice with chicken). But then, of course, without the chicken (arroz sin pollo, so to speak). It is packed with vegetables and legumes to make a comforting and healthy …

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 …

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 …

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 Chickpea Stew. Esta receta también está disponible en español. Legumes are absolutely essential to Colombian food. So far I’ve written about the two, in my opinion, most popular ones: frijoles (Colombian Beans) and lentils. But there is a good third place for the humble …

Sudado de Berenjena (Eggplant Stew). Esta receta también está disponible en español. Sudado de Berenjena is a vegan veggie-packed eggplant stew inspired by the Colombian sudado de pollo. The original recipe contains chicken, garlic, onion, spices, potato and tomato. Sometimes people add more vegetables like …

This recipe is inspired by the Colombian “tortas”, crustless quiches made with egg and vegetables. A mature Colombian cheese called queso paipa and smoked-paprika-roasted cauliflower make a perfect combination together with the eggs. Paired with a salad it is a 5-ingredient delicious dinner or lunch. …

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 …