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 …

Papas chorreadas are an easy and delicious way to transform your usual potato side dish into something extraordinary. This authentic Colombian recipe teaches you how to smother potatoes in a creamy cheese sauce, turning them into the ultimate comfort food. The recipe requires only a …

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

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 …

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. …

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. 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). 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). 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 …