Arroz Sapopero (Soupy Rice with Beef and Smoked Sausage)

Arroz Sapopero is simply a soupy rice, with a texture similar to risotto, cooked with beef chunks, vegetables and smoked sausage. This traditional dish, originally from the Huila department of Colombia, is flavorful, filling, and absolutely delicious.
I served it with avocado on top and it was the perfect accompaniment. I hope you enjoy this dish [...]

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Pastel Gloria (Guava, Dulce de Leche and Cheese Pastry)

Today I would like to introduce one of my favorite traditional Colombian desserts. Which, conveniently, is also ridiculously easy to make. I have no idea how Pastel Gloria got its name, but it is a popular dessert in my country. It is essentially a puff pastry filled with dulce de leche, guava paste and cheese. [...]

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Pollo a la Llanera (Llanera-Style Chicken)

This dish was inspired by a traditional Colombian recipe from the Llanos  zone of the country called “Conejo a la Llanera” (Llanera-Style Rabbit) . To be perfectly honest with you I don’t eat or cook rabbit. They are too cute and I happen to love the Easter bunny . So, I made this delicious [...]

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Mixed Bean Salad with Avocado, Shrimp and Tomato

Today I want to share with you another yummy salad that I made myself for lunch this week. It was fresh, quick and delicious! For a vegetarian version just omit the shrimp.
Layers of flavors from fresh ingredients makes this salad a spring standout.
Buen provecho!
Ingredients
(4-6 servings)
2 red heirloom tomatoes, sliced
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
3 cooked eggs, [...]

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Bocadillo con Queso (Guava Paste with Cheese)

Bocadillo con Queso is a simple and easy to make Colombian dessert. If you are thinking that this is not a dish, but rather a couple of ingredients on a plate, you’d be right! A slice of white cheese with a slice of guava paste, but the combination of salty cheese and sweet guava paste [...]

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