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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Most of the traditional Colombian dishes are heavy on animal protein. And although things are changing, Colombia is not yet the most vegetarian-friendly country in the world… But, find the solution here and make a homecooked vegetarian version of Colombia’s most famous dishes! I compiled …

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 …

Vegan Colombian Lentil Stew. Esta receta también está disponible en español. Legumes are a favorite ingredient for lunch. Most famous are probably the red bean (frijoles), but chickpeas, yellow peas and of couse lentils are popular as well. Tomato, onion and garlic (or hogao) and …