Roasted Asparagus Wrapped with Serrano Ham (Jamón Serrano)
on Nov 20, 2009 in Appetizers & Snacks International Flavors Side Dishes Asparagus Ham This is one of my favorite recipes when I want an appetizer that’s simple and quick to make, looks nice and tastes delicious. Roasted asparagus with Serrano ham is a wonderful appetizer idea for the holidays. Although I love Serrano ham for this re...

Colombian-Style Roasted Chicken Legs (Piernas de Pollo Asadas a mi Estilo Colombiano)
on Nov 19, 2009 in Colombian Food Main Courses Chicken Traditional Colombian Asado or roasted, is one of my favorite ways to eat chicken. This is one of those dishes of which you’ll find many variations all over the world. In Colombia, we season the chicken with our traditional seasonings and let it sit in the fridge overni...

Saffron and Garlic Mashed Potatoes
on Nov 18, 2009 in International Flavors Side Dishes Vegetarian Potatoes Saffron We don’t celebrate Thanksgiving in Colombia, as it is an American holiday, but since meeting my American husband, I celebrate this American tradition with his family. I am sure most Colombians would love to have another day to celebrate and an excu...

Guava and Cheese Flan (Flan de Guayaba y Queso)
on Nov 17, 2009 in Colombian Food Desserts Flan Guava Paste Sweets Today is my birthday, so I feel like posting something sweet to celebrate. As you know flan is one of my favorite desserts because lends itself to an endless number of variations. This guava and cheese version is delicious. The guava paste gives this...

Guineo Soup (Sopa de Guineo)
on Nov 16, 2009 in Colombian Food Main Courses Soups & Stews Comfort Food Guineo Potatoes This guineo soup is one of my mom’s favorites. Since I’ve lived in the United States, I have yet to see guineos, until this past week that is. I went to the local supermarket a few days ago and as always, I went to the international vegetable an...

Catfish and Potato Pie (Pastel de Bagre y Papa)
on Nov 13, 2009 in Colombian Food Main Courses Catfish Potatoes Seafood Traditional Colombian This catfish and potato pie is a traditional Colombian dish. Catfish or bagre is a popular fish in Colombia and we cook it in many different ways, this cake being one of them. I prepared it in individual servings this time for a little change as it i...

Roasted Vegetables Frittata
on Nov 12, 2009 in Breakfast & Brunch International Flavors Main Courses Vegetarian Cheese Eggs Vegetable Frittata is a deliciously simple dish when cooked with your favorite ingredients. You can experiment with many types of vegetables depending on the season or just stick with your favorites. My husband enjoyed this roasted vegetables frittata very muc...

Endive with Herbed Cream Cheese and Caramelized Apples
on Nov 11, 2009 in Appetizers & Snacks International Flavors Vegetarian Apples Cheese Whenever I have a dinner party at my house, I always have the same dilemma…what shall I make for appetizers? I get more stressed out about the appetizers than the main course, so that is the reason I have been making a lot of different appetizers l...

Meatball and Rice Soup (Sopa de Arroz con Albóndigas)
on Nov 10, 2009 in Colombian Food Main Courses Soups & Stews Beef Comfort Food Rice Traditional Colombian Vegetable My grandmother’s meatball and rice soup is one of my favorite soups and I come to crave it every now and then. So this past Tuesday, I was very happy to have everything on hand to make it. Here’s Mamita’s recipe. I hope you enjoy even half as m...

Salmon with Chimichurri Sauce
on Nov 9, 2009 in Colombian Food International Flavors Main Courses Chimichurri Salmon Seafood The idea of making salmon with chimichurri came to me a few days ago out of the blue and I thought it could be delicious. I remembered that when I lived in Colombia I had store bought chimichurri in the fridge most of the time. I would put it on all...