by Nohora | Mar 19, 2013 | Desserts
I love this recipe! Carrot Cake has lots of flavour and is also very nutritious, perfect for sharing with the entire family. Torta de Zanahoria or Carrot Cake (English version below) Ingredientes 1000 gramos de zanahoria pelada y rallada finamente 250 gramos de harina...
by Nohora | Mar 19, 2013 | Desserts
This recipe can be a great dessert or a sweet appetiser. Plantain is a tropical product we use quite often and in very different ways. Plátanos Calados or Plantain in Sugar Cane Syrup (English version below) Ingredientes 1 plátano maduro, pelado y cortado en 3 o 4...
by Nohora | Mar 19, 2013 | Desserts
Here is a delicious sweet, also known as Manjar de Leche or simply Manjar. It’s similar to Blancmange, Toffe or Dulce de Leche. Very popular in the west area of Colombia. Manjar Blanco or Milky Blancmange (English version below) Ingredientes 2 litros de leche...
by Nohora | Mar 18, 2013 | Side Dishes
Platanos Fritos are very popular in many Caribbean countries. You can use ripe or semi-ripe plantain to make this “tajadas”. And it will often be used as an accompaniment to different meat dishes, or just eaten with a nice sauce. Plátanos fritos maduros or...
by Nohora | Mar 18, 2013 | Side Dishes
This salad is a perfect accompaniment for snacks and to a main meal. It is full of flavour and rich in vitamins. This is my mother version of this lovely Mexican recipe. Guacamole or Avocado Salad (English version below) Ingredientes 1 Aguacate grande o 2 medianos. 2...
