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

Sancocho always coincided with a celebration with friends, cousins, aunts and uncles getting together at Mamita's house. From the very first moment the pot was placed on the stove, the aroma of the herbs and spices would fill the house. Sancocho is one of the staples of traditional Colombian cuisine and is a famous weekend

Papa Salada is a traditional Colombian side dish and is a typical accompaniment to our asados or grilled meats.

Hogao is a tomato and onion based sauce enjoyed as a condiment and a seasoning for many Colombian dishes.

These Colombian recipes are delicious and satisfying.

Let's be honest. Everybody is a little sick of potato salads! There, I said it! Sorry if it hurts. Don't get me wrong, I love potato salads and I make a killer

The best part of the steak is always the fatty, crispy bits near the bones. Here's a secret: You don't have to eat the steak first. This recipe for Colombian-style beef rib barbecue delivers the goods. Fat will render. Connective tissue will soften. Bark will be formed. Dinner will be had.

These Colombian empanadas feature a crunchy cornmeal dough filled with a creamy, aromatic beef and potato filling, spiced with cumin and Latin spices.

Have you been traveling all around Colombia? We have a test for you: Are you able to recognize some of these Colombian breakfasts?

Este delicioso Albondigón es un plato tradicional colombiano. Yo crecí viendo a mi mamita y mi mamá armar este Albndigón de Carne al menos una vez a la semana. Ellas lo ponían en un pedazo de tela y lo amarraban en los extremos, luego y lo cocinaban en una olla con agua y vegetales. Yo

Arepas are one of my favorite dishes from Colombia. If you don’t know what an arepa is, it is a type of tortilla made from corn. You can eat them with a cup of hot chocolate for breakfast, or as a side dish with dinner. I was lucky enough to have my dad teach me … Continue reading "Colombian Arepas"

Plantains are a very important ingredient in Latin American cuisine and are as versatile a vegetable as they come. From yellow, to vibrant green

This is a great way to cook yuca as this vegetable by itself is bland. This Yuca Sudada recipe is very popular in Colombia. Serve as a side dish with grilled meats or fish. Buen provecho

Ajiaco (Vegetarian Version) with full-fat Greek yogurt.

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.

To start, my thoughts and prayers to everyone affected by Hurricane Sandy. I hope you and your families are safe. I am thinking of you! Now for the recipe Ponqué is the Colombian version of pound cake, which is basically a cake made with equal parts of each ingredient, flour, butter, and sugar. Our Colombian version

Chocolate Santafereño is popular all around Colombia, especially in Bogotá, the countries capital. Hot chocolate is a staple in almost every Colombian home. In my family, as good “paisas”, we drink this hot chocolate at breakfast with arepa and cheese and sometimes as a “merienda”, an evening snack with Colombian pastries or bread and cheese .

The sauce is what really makes this Sudado de Pollo dish and when you mix it whit white rice it is delicious. I love it because it is truly traditional Colombian cuisine that Colombians eat every day and reminds me of my childhood every time I smell it. Enjoy my Sudado de Pollo recipe.

Colombia has a wide variety of sweet treats that are worth experiencing for yourself. Here are 10 must-try Colombian desserts to satisfy your sweet tooth.

I absolutely love meatballs and my grandmother made the best albóndigas (Colombian-Style Meatballs) I ever had. One of her secrets was to add a little piece of pork belly to the center of the meatballs, which made them incredibly moist, but I prefer to omit the pork belly for health reasons :). My sister came

This recipe uses plantains and cheese, with the addition of flavorful chorizo, which makes for a really delicious plantain dish!

Patacones or Tostones are made from green plantains peeled and cut cross-wise. Patacones are fried twice. Patacones are served in restaurants all over Colombia as a side dish for fish dishes or as an appetizer with guacamole, hogao (tomato and onion sauce) or ají (hot salsa).

Chupe de Papas is a traditional Colombian side dish popular in the Andean region of the country. It’s basically potatoes cooked in milk, topped with cheese. There are variations of Chupe de Papa, some cooks add spices, tomatoes and onions to the dish, others add color, while others add cheese. All the versions of this.

These dough turnovers are the showcase of every celebration, family gathering or afternoon snack. Once to start with one is almost impossib...

This soup is a mixture of delicious seafood and fresh vegetables with a slightly sweet taste. Taught to me by a friend during my time in Honduras. Maybe it's because I've been away for so long, but this is a food that I always crave! You can substitute many of the seafood items, especially for a quicker or easier recipe. Same goes for the vegetables. However, the thing that makes this soup distinct from other seafood soups is the coconut milk.

Colombian Ajiaco, a traditional chicken and potato soup from Bogota. Made with three types of potatoes, corn, cilantro, green, onion, capers, cream, avocado, and the South American guascas herb, this Colombian soup will make you feel like you’re eating in Bogota!

These beans are a staple in my family's nutrition. I make them at least once a week, and as with beans they taste better the next day so I make plenty for left overs. You will need a pressure cooker for this one.

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.

Natilla is a sweet custard that is traditionally served during Colombian Christmas gatherings. There are many variations of Natilla in Colombia. This traditional Colombian Natilla recipe is made with panela, a sweet brown product made from sugar cane, also known as piloncillo in Mexico. Panela is the key ingredient to make a traditional Colombian Natilla.