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 …

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 …

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 …

Colombian Vegetable Stew (Cazuela de Verduras). Esta receta también está disponible en español. This comforting and easy vegetable stew is inspired on the popular Colombian seafood stew from the Caribbean Coast Cazuela de Mariscos. A cazuela is an unglazed earthenware cooking pot. Although exact recipes …

Fariña is a coarse cassava flour made from bitter yuca. It’s an ancestral type of food from the indigenous tribes in the Amazon rainforest, and unknown to many not living in this region. In this post you can read about cassava, fariña and how it’s …

Colombian Cheese and Spinach Empanadas. Esta receta también está disponible en español. Empanadas are one of the most popular snacks in Colombia, and in Latin America for that matter. The Colombian empanada is traditionally made with a cornmeal dough. The filling consists of beef, pork …

Vegan Colombian Sancocho is a comforting and filling stew-like soup. It is made with a flavorful vegetable stock, different (root) vegetables and is served with white rice and avocado. The recipe is vegan and gluten-free. Haz clic en Sancocho Vegano Colombiano para la receta en …

Vegetables Wrapped in Banana Leaf. Esta receta también está disponible en Español. Cooking in leafs Preparing food by using the leafs of a plant is a common way of cooking in Colombia. The most famous dish would be tamales. You prepare them by cooking a …