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Colombian Pandebonos (Yuca Cheese Bread)

Colombian Pandebonos (Yuca Cheese Bread)

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 (Buñuelos Colombianos)

Colombian Buñuelos (Buñuelos Colombianos)

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 

Colombian Rice with Vegetables (Arroz sin Pollo)

Colombian Rice with Vegetables (Arroz sin Pollo)

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 

Colombian Salt Potatoes (Papas Saladas)

Colombian Salt Potatoes (Papas Saladas)

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 

Easy Colombian Guacamole

Easy Colombian Guacamole

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 

Colombian Papas Chorreadas (Potatoes in Tomato-Cheese Sauce)

Colombian Papas Chorreadas (Potatoes in Tomato-Cheese Sauce)

Papas chorreadas are an easy and delicious way to transform your regular side of potatoes. These potatoes are covered in a creamy and salty cheesy sauce to make a super cozy dish. This recipe contains few ingredients and is easy to make! Esta receta también 

Pan Blandito (Colombian Bread Rolls)

Pan Blandito (Colombian Bread Rolls)

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 

Vegetarian Mazorca Desgranada (Colombia’s Drunk Corn Snack)

Vegetarian Mazorca Desgranada (Colombia’s Drunk Corn Snack)

Vegetarian Mazorca Desgranada. Esta receta también está disponible en español. Mazorca Desgranada is Colombian style fastfood, and also a favorite drunk snack after a night out partying. This vegetarian version, using BBQ tofu, is a delicious homecooked version when in need of this guilty pleasure. 

7 Vegetarian Versions of Traditional Colombian Food

7 Vegetarian Versions of Traditional Colombian Food

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

Colombian Chickpea Stew

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