There's no cream in this delicious creamy Colombian Chicken Soup: it's thickened with potatoes and corn and has plenty of tender shredded chicken.

I have great news to share! I’m a new contributor for Parade Magazine! I am so honored to be writing for this popular American online publication. I will let you know whenever I post a new recipe on Parade.com, so you can go and check them out. I would love to hear what you think. […]

Una manera diferente de disfrutar los patacones! Solo hay que seguir el paso a paso para hacer éstas crocantes canastas y lo mejor, pueden rellenar con lo que más les guste!

This post is also available in Spanish Rice is a staple in Colombian cuisine and such a versatile ingredient. You can make desserts, side dishes, main dishes and even drinks using rice. I love rice and must have it in my pantry at all times, so if I run out, that means it’s time to […]

This post is also available in Spanish Lechona Tolimense is a traditional dish, originally from the Tolima department of Colombia, is often served on special occasions. This popular dish consists of a whole pork stuffed with rice, peas and spices , cooked in a brick oven for about ten to twelve hours. Lechona was Mamita’s […]

This post is also available in Spanish Caldo de Costilla is a rich and delicious soup made with beef ribs, potatoes, carrots and herbs, and is from the Andean region of Colombia. This Beef Soup is usually served for breakfast and it is the best cure for a hangover, or Guayabo in Colombia. Short ribs […]

This post is also available in Spanish 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 Sopa de Albóndigas con Arroz recipe. I hope […]

This post is also available in Spanish This delicious Albondigón is a traditional Colombian dish. I grew up watching my grandmother and my mom rolling this meatloaf at least once a week. They use to roll the meatloaf in a large piece of fabric, tie the ends and cook it in a pot with water […]

This post is also available in Spanish Beans are one of those foods that every Colombian eats, and personally, I love beans so much that I can eat them with rice every day. They are definitely my comfort food. This Frijoles Rojos Colombianos recipe is very simple to make, and even though it takes a […]

This post is also available in Spanish 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 […]

This post is also available in Spanish Lengua en Salsa Criolla is a dish that I’ve wanted to make for some time but wasn’t able to find cow’s tongue in my local grocery. When Rumba meats asked me to make a recipe using their product, I knew I had to make this traditional Colombian dish. […]

Stuffed Plantain Cups (Tostones Rellenos) ~ Cute little cups of scrumptiousness, filled with shredded beef and topped with mayo and ketchup.

This post is also available in Spanish These Colombian Empanadas are a popular snack in Colombia and are served by most Colombian restaurants in the USA. Traditionally, these delicious fritters are made with shredded pork and beef, but in my family we always make them with ground meat. Serve them with ají and lime wedges […]

This post is also available in Spanish Soup season is here and I am celebrating with a simple soup that is very popular in Colombian homes. When I first made this soup a couple of months ago, I held back on posting it, being that it was the middle of summer. After all, who wants […]

This post is also available in Spanish While hot soups and stews usually make most people think of fall and winter, in Colombia, we eat these dishes all year round. Even in the coastal regions of the country, where the weather is usually between 80 and 90 °F, Colombians eat sancocho de pescado and cazuela […]

This post is also available in Spanish This Ceviche de Camarones or Shrimp Ceviche is very popular on the coast of Colombia, but it is also enjoyed throughout the country. Keep this Ceviche de Camarones refrigerated until ready to serve. Ingredients(About 4 Servings) 1 pound large cooked shrimp½ cup sliced red onion¼ cup chopped fresh […]