Colombia is known for being a tropical paradise with a diversity of interesting ingredients infusing its traditional cuisine. Colombia’s gastronomy is
If making empanada dough from scratch intimidates you, don't let it! Homemade empanada dough requires only a handful of ingredients, flour, salt, egg, cold water and butter, and it comes together in under ten minutes! I love using my food processor for my homemade dough because it is quicker and easier than making it using
These Colombian recipes are delicious and satisfying.
This is a list of the best Colombian street food dishes worth trying. Indulge in local Colombian cuisine and get a real feel for Colombian culture!
Prepare yourself for plenty of color, passion, and flavor as we take a closer look at 17 popular, and utterly delicious, Colombian foods.
Bandeja Paisa is Colombia's national dish!, Find out what makes Bandeja Paisa so special & its many ingredients!
Achiras, gluten free cheese snack from Colombia
Posta Negra is another traditional and delicious Colombian dish from the Atlantic Coast of the country. It contains beef, cooked in a dark sauce made with Cola, onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, cumin and panela or brown sugar. There are many different versions of this dish, but this one is very popular on the Atlantic Coast .
Colombian food is more than just arepas. Learn about the many tasty typical side dishes that can only be found in Colombian cuisine.
Arepas are one of my all-time favorite dishes! If you visit this blog often, you may be rolling your eyes already. I admit, I show a lot of love for many Colombian dishes, especially arepas, and while I love a variety of food, there are few I would classify as a favorite. The famous arepa
Wondering what to eat in Colombia? Here are my top 15 Foods in Colombia which you have to try, along with some restaurant recommendations.
Colombian food is more than just arepas. Learn about the many tasty typical side dishes that can only be found in Colombian cuisine.
There are so many interesting, unique and traditional Colombian foods to try when you visit Colombia - read on for our full list!
Colombian food is more than just arepas. Learn about the many tasty typical side dishes that can only be found in Colombian cuisine.
Colombian food is more than just arepas. Learn about the many tasty typical side dishes that can only be found in Colombian cuisine.
Colombian drinks are varied, fancy, and refreshing. Drink like a true Colombian by trying these beverages and drink recipes.
Thin spaghetti, tender broccoli, and mini scallops gets an Asian flare with chili crisp oil and Korean hot pepper paste.
Colombian buñuelos are cheesy baked treats that pair perfectly with coffee. See how to make this delicious treat for your morning cup of coffee here.
Hogao is one of the most traditional Colombian seasoning sauces. We use Hogao as a base for many typical Colombian dishes or just as a dipping sauce for Pátacones, Platanitos and Yuca frita or just as a topping for arepas. I keep it refrigerated for up to 1 week. In Colombia you will find different
Yesterday I posted a recipe for Melado, so today I want to share with you a delicious recipe that uses this syrup. Yuca or cassava balls are a traditional Colombian recipe that you can eat as a side dish or appetizer with your favorite sauce, including Melado, as in this recipe. They are sweet and
Lapingachos are a traditional Colombian dish from the Nariño department of Colombia. They are basically potato patties cooked until crispy and golden brown. These delicious potato cakes are typically topped with ají de maní (Colombian peanut sauce) and served as a side dish with fried food (fritos) and a light tomato and lettuce salad on
I'm a Colombian who loves and misses Colombian food, even though some of those foods are just a bit unhealthy, like this Fritanga o Picada Colombiana, a platter of fried meats and vegetables. Though fritanga is something I eat once a year, it's a traditional Colombian dish I thoroughly love and enjoy whenever I eat
Papas Chorreadas es un plato típico colombiano, nacido en la zona andina del país, las papas chorreadas son cremosas y deliciosas con platos de carne. Este plato es muy importante para acompañar la sobrebarriga al horno, otro plato muy importante en esa zona de Colombia. Usted puede hacer una versión vegetariana de papas chorreadas utilizando
Empanadas de Carne Criollas, tradicionales y muuy ricas.
Papas Rellenas are a popular Colombian food that we eat for breakfast or as a snack. You can serve these Colombian Stuffed Potatoes hot or cold and they are delicious with ají sauce. Colombians have different versions of Papas Rellenas. I called my aunt in Florida to get my grandmother’s recipe for this one. Some.
Mondongo Colombiano, which is pork, tripe and chorizo soup, is served in every traditional Colombian restaurant. It is a hearty soup and a signature dish in every home in the Andean zone of Colombia. My grandmother used to make the best Mondongo I've ever had! To make Colombian Mondongo, a variety of meats and vegetables
El Postre de Natas es probablemente uno de los postres más populares y tradicionales de Colombia. Tiene su origen en la zona andina de Colombia y aunque se necesita un poco de tiempo para prepararse, los pasos para hacer este postre, son muy sencillos y simples. El esfuerzo bien vale la pena, ya que este
Buñuelos are a traditional Colombian Christmas treat, but they are also popular year round for breakfast with hot chocolate or coffee. On December 7th in Colombia, friends get together to celebrate “el dia e las velitas”, a Christmas tradition in honor of the Virgin Mary. They light candles in front of their houses or on.
Ensalada Rusa is a classic potato salad served throughout Latin America, usually made with potatoes, carrots, peas, onions and mayonnaise, although there are many variations.
Adapted from The South American Table, by Maria Baez Kijac.
Today I am sharing with you a true Colombian classic, Pescado Frito Colombiano (Colombian-Style Fried Whole Fish), a very popular dish from the coast of Colombia. The first time I had Pescado Frito was on the beach in Cartagena, Colombia. It was served with patacones (green plantains), coconut rice and a simple tomato salad on
Pasteles (Colombian-Style Pastries) are a popular snack in Colombian bakeries, school cafeterias and coffee houses. We have different variations of both sweet and salty pasteles. These Pasteles de Pollo are made with puff pastry and stuffed with shredded chicken breast, spices and vegetables, and served with ají or avocado sauce. They can be eaten for.
Coconut Flan or Flan de Coco is very popular on the Coast of Colombia. Flan de Leche is the traditional flan and is the base for many other variations. This Flan de Coco is one of my favorites!
Arepa de Huevo is a typical dish from the Caribbean region of Colombia where they are sold on street stalls. These arepas are served in Colombian homes for breakfast, but I remember my family making them for dinner so you can serve them at any time of the day. This Arepa de Huevo or Colombian
The most popular arepas in Colombia are made with fresh corn (hominy) or precooked corn flour (masarepa). However, we also make them with fresh sweet corn, plantains, cassava and potatoes. These potato arepas, or arepas de papa, are very simple to make and delicious. The outside is crispy and golden, while the middle stays wonderfully
Arepas are a very important part of Colombian cuisine, as tortillas are for Mexican cuisine. In some parts of Colombia, like in my hometown of Antioquia, we serve arepas with almost every meal. I could eat them morning, noon and night with an array of toppings. There are many different variations, shapes, and sizes of.
This delicious side dish or snack Aborrajados can be prepared in different ways. If you like, you can add some guava paste between the plantains to go along with the cheese. Aborrajados is one of those recipes I watched my grandmother make throughout my life. As you’ve probably noticed, there are a lot of plantain.
