Good Rice (Arroz Bueno): A Culinary Journey The scent of simmering rice, fragrant with basil and parsley, always transports me back to my grandmother’s kitchen. She had a way of transforming simple ingredients into dishes that felt like a warm embrace. This “Good Rice,” as she affectionately called it, was a staple at our family … Read more
Colombian Chicken Stew with Potatoes, Tomato & Onion – Pressure Cooker Magic The scent of this stew instantly transports me back to my grandmother’s kitchen. Abuela Elena, a whirlwind of energy and unwavering love, would make this dish on Sundays. The simplicity of the ingredients – humble potatoes, sweet tomatoes, fragrant onions, and tender chicken … Read more
Comfort in a Bowl: My Colombian Potato Stew The aroma alone transports me back to my college days. I remember huddling around a friend’s tiny apartment, the windows fogged with condensation, as she ladled steaming bowls of this potato stew. It was a symphony of textures and flavors: the creamy potatoes, the sweet corn, the … Read more
Colombian Gone in a Flash Potato and Cheese Bread for ABM The aroma alone transports me back to my grandmother’s kitchen. Abuela Elena, a whirlwind of energy in her flower-printed apron, always had something delicious baking. This Colombian Potato and Cheese Bread, adapted for the convenience of a bread machine, is a direct descendent of … Read more
Aji Picante: Colombia’s Fiery Kiss The first time I tasted Aji Picante, I was standing on a sun-drenched street corner in Cartagena, a sizzling empanada in hand. The vendor, a kind woman with a smile as warm as the Caribbean sun, offered me a small cup of this vibrant green sauce. One dip, and I … Read more
Cottage Cheese Arepas: A Taste of Home The aroma of toasted corn always takes me back to my college days, when my roommate’s mom, Debbie – a wonderfully kind woman married to a Columbian chap – would send us care packages filled with homemade arepas. These weren’t just any arepas; they were uniquely enriched with … Read more