by Nohora | Mar 18, 2013 | Main Dishes
In Colombia we eat a lot of pasta. Normally we can mix in the same dish, rice, plantains and meat. My children love to eat this version alone or with sausages. Pasta con Leche or Spaghetti with Milk (English version below) Ingredientes 250 gramos de pasta larga o...
by Nohora | Mar 18, 2013 | Main Dishes
This great soup is very easy to cook and does not require many ingredients. In just a few minutes you’ll enjoy a rich dish. It’s perfect for a mid-week meal or starter. Sopa de Platano or Plantain Soup (English version below) 2 o 3 platanos verdes 500...
by Nohora | Mar 18, 2013 | Main Dishes
Posta Negra is a great dish from Cartagena, on the coast of Colombia. There is not a unique recipe for this meat dish, but I think there are many variations of which each family makes their own. Posta Negra or Black Topside Beef (English version below) Ingredientes 1...
by Nohora | Mar 18, 2013 | Main Dishes
Cayeye or mote de guineo con queso is a typical dish from the Caribbean Coast, just in the banana zone of Magdalena. A variant is the Cabeza de Gato, which substitutes guineos for green plantain . Cayeye o Cabeza de Gato con Camarones or Green plantain with Prawns...
by Nohora | Mar 18, 2013 | Main Dishes
This is one of the most hearty and delicious soups of all. In my family we normally accompany it with a banana or a piece of avocado. It’s better known as Sopa de Avena Quaker. Sopa de Avena or Oat’s Soup (English version below) 1 taza de avena en...
