Huevos pericos (pronounced whey-vose peh-ree-cose) are Colombian style scrambled eggs. This is the way my parents made scrambled eggs for me when I was little and the only way I cook them now! The key ingredients are green onion and…
Pandebono
Pandebono (pronounced pahn-de-boh-no) is a type of Colombian cheese bread. It is baked and made from yuca/cassava flour and conrmeal flour. Although pandebono is enjoyed across all of Colombia, they originated in the Valle De Cauca region of the country…
Zucchini, Sopa de Arroz, and Chickpeas
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…
Frijoles Negros (Black Beans)
Frijoles Negros (pronounced free-ho-less neh-gross) are my favorite type of beans! They are popular in the Caribbean and all over Latin America. Frijoles Negros make a weekly appearance in my meals and I never get tired of them. Although these…
Uchuva and Coconut Muffins
Uchuvas (pronounced ooh-chew-vahs) are also known as cape gooseberries, goldenberries, or groundcherries. They are similar in size and texture to a cherry tomato, but the taste is tart like a sour cherry. I recently had my first uchuva at El…
Arugula, Black Beans, and Green Peppers
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…
Aji Pique (Colombian Hot Sauce)
Aji pique (pronounced ahee-pee-keh) is a type of Colombian hot sauce. It is commonly served with empanadas, but it can be paired with any meal for an added layer of flavor. The heat comes from the hot pepper, but the…
Potato, Arugula, and Tofu
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…
The Royal
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,…
Hassleback Papas Chorreadas (Cheesy Potatoes)
Papas Chorreadas (pronounced cho-ri-ah-dahs) are potatoes that have been drizzled with cheese sauce. This dish is probably one of my favorite side dishes. The potatoes are so easy to make, but the hassleback cut gives it an elegant touch. The…