By Admin Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Colombian food is constituted by the fusion of European tastes with African cuisine. Spices are prominent in the cuisine, and almost every dish is characterized by mild heat. However, the majority of spices used in contemporary spices were introduced by European colonists. Only allspice and chilies are native to the continent, but even those had to be brought to Colombia from other South American countries.
By Admin Tuesday, August 31, 2010
This appetizer is popular in Colombia, as are many other dishes cooked with Coke. We love savory and sweet combinations. They are simple and easy to prepare and delicious, which makes them perfect for entertaining!
Buen provecho!
Ingredients
(24 pieces)
By Admin Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Pio Pio serves authentic Peruvian and Colombian cuisine in a casually ethnic setting. Located in Charlotte at 1408 East Blvd, the specialty here is rotisserie chicken, marinated in a special Peruvian sauce, referred to as “crack” by one loyal patron. The chicken is moist, tender and full of delicious flavors. You can enjoy 1/4 chicken with rice, beans and yucca for just $8.50. The portions are large, so bring your appetite or know you will have leftovers to enjoy later.
By Admin Tuesday, July 27, 2010
I love all sorts of bean dishes. They are my favorite food on earth and as a result, I have countless bean recipes. I’ve never eaten bean patties before though, so a couple of weeks ago I made Black Bean patties for dinner and they were delicious, nutritious and versatile!
We all loved these patties. Make these for your vegetarian friends or family members, they are going to love them. I served them with rice and vegetables on the side, but if you prefer, you can make some vegetarian burgers with them.
UN of food: Colombian and Uruguayan food in QueensBy Admin Friday, July 23, 2010
My culinary adventures in New York City continued in Queens. My Brooklyn-based host Mike was keen for a Queens outing so I met up with him after work and we caught the F train out to Jackson Heights.
I had originally intended to go to Queens earlier in the day so I could visit some of the museums in Astoria recommended in this Matador post. Fortunately I checked online before setting out because it turns out they are all closed on Tuesdays! I ended up spending a bit longer in Staten Island than planned and then chilling out at home in Brooklyn and taking a shower before heading out again.
How to make typical Colombian EmpanadasBy Admin Wednesday, June 30, 2010
How To Make Empanadas from Medellin Traveler on Vimeo.
Paola Mendoza and Glora La Morte of ENTRE NOS teach us to make empanadas!How to make typical Colombian empenadas recipe
A Taste For Colombian CuisineBy Admin Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Food, What’s New — By nickmahshie on June 26, 2010 at 2:36 am
Although the Bogota cosmopolitan atmosphere may tempt you into the trap of internationally inspired restaurants and Americanized food chains, the true secret to eating well in the city is to keep to the local cuisine. Colombian flavors and recipes are, like its culture, rich in color, diverse in flavor. Take a step off the gringo trail, and follow the locals to their favorite corner bar or traditional restaurant, known as a “piqueteadero”. Although it may appear unexciting from the outside, you are guaranteed not only a quelling of your appetite, but a really authentic cultural experience.
Colombian Food Recipe CollectionBy Admin Monday, June 28, 2010
Colombian cuisine is marked by indigenous flavors and traditional etiquettes. Colombian cuisine has rich European influence. Colombia has lavish country flavors even when the cuisine is regionally divided. Arepa and sancocho are the national dishes of Colombia. Columbian recipes are rich in fried food. Meat generally serves as the appetizer for Colombian food. Whether it is the hazelnut brittle or potatoes in cream, Colombian recipes are a sumptuous extravaganza. Colombian cuisine is rich in vegetarian food as well. You can notice abundant use of rice, corn, bananas, potatoes and mangoes.
Where to find Colombian fare in GenevaBy Admin Thursday, June 17, 2010
Geneva, Switzerland – Geneva might have one of the highest rates of restaurants per capita in Switzerland but few to none true Latin American cafeterias or restaurants. One of the few in town is a three-in-one store, cafeteria and restaurant run by a Colombian woman better known to her patrons in the St Jean neighborhood as Tina.
El Paraíso de Tina, or Tina’s Paradise, saw the light of day seven years ago when Eucol Marchino—Tina—seized the opportunity to bring the flavors of the tropics to Geneva.
“I wanted to show that Latin women can also be entrepreneurs in Geneva,” she told GenevaLunch. “I have worked very hard to show that an immigrant woman can be successful if she is constant and disciplined. I’ve proven that, but I’ve worked very, very hard.”
How to make Colombian Empanadas – directionsBy Admin Monday, June 14, 2010
Colombian empanadas, filled with a divine pork stuffing, deep fried, and served immediately with pique (onions, cilantro, garlic, vinegar) and limes.
In this previous post you will see a Flickr Flash slideshow on how Colombian empanadas are made!
The directions you see in this post can also be sourced by clicking on these images, the images in the flash show, and also by going to the flickr page for that step.
Enjoy!
(Please remember that these directions and all photos used are copyrighted and only for use with expressed permission by myself.)
