Lentejas (pronounced: lehn-teh-haz) are Colombian style lentils. These lentils can be enjoyed alone, in a soup, or with rice. Typically, this dish is flavored with meat, but to keep it vegetarian – I added more veggies and seasonings! Try this…
How to Make Hogao (Colombian-Style)
Hogao (pronounced: oh-gah-oh) is a base sauce that is very typical in Colombian dishes. When I think about the quintessential flavors of Colombian cuisine, hogao always comes to mind. It’s a beautiful oil-based sauce that’s infused with tomato, green onion,…
Colombian Empanadas (Plant-based Recipe)
Colombian empanadas (pronounced: ehm-pah-nah-dahs) are a type of turnover or pastry. Different versions of the empanada can be found around the world! Colombian empanadas are typically fried and made with a yellow cornmeal exterior that is naturally gluten-free. They are…
Spring Mix, Chimichurri Tofu, and Coconut Rice
Every Sunday I prep my lunch for the week to ensure that I have a nutritious and delicious meal during work to help break my day up! I usually make 8 lunches and it takes me about an hour and…
Red Lentil Pasta, Tofu Scramble, and Zucchini
Every Sunday I prep my lunch for the week to ensure that I have a nutritious and delicious meal during work to help break my day up! I usually make 8 lunches and it takes me about an hour and…
Black Beans, Tostones, and Ajiaco
Every Sunday I prep my lunch for the week to ensure that I have a nutritious and delicious meal during work to help break my day up! I usually make 8 lunches and it takes me about an hour and…
Blend 111 Review
As you know, I’m on a mission to showcase Colombian flavors not only through my own recipes, but also by highlighting restaurants! For each visit, I will discuss the following categories when describing my experience: Ambience, Colombian Connection, Favorite Dish, and…
Colombian’s Place
As you know, I’m on a mission to showcase Colombian flavors not only through my own recipes, but also by highlighting restaurants! For each visit, I will discuss the following categories when describing my experience: Ambience, Colombian Connection, Favorite Dish, and…
Mercy Me
As you know, I’m on a mission to showcase Colombian flavors not only through my own recipes, but also by highlighting restaurants! For each visit, I will discuss the following categories when describing my experience: Ambience, Colombian Connection, Favorite Dish, and…
Frijoles Rojos (Colombian Red Beans)
Frijoles Rojos (pronounced: free-ho-less roh-hos) are Colombian style red beans. The combination of sazon, green onion, and tomato give these beans their unique flavor. They can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner and are best paired with rice. They can…