My Colombian Recipes

Chuletas de Cerdo a la Criolla (Pork Chops in Creole Sauce)

Erica Dinho — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:37:00 +0000

Chuletas de Cerdo a la Criolla (Pork Chops in Creole Sauce) is a simple, flavorful, inexpensive and comforting dish. It’s certainly a good recipe to have in your repertoire. About this Pork Chops Recipe This Chuletas de Cerdo a la Criolla (Pork Chops in Creole Sauce) is a dish that I enjoyed growing up in...

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Almojábanas (Colombian Cheese Bread)

Erica Dinho — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:14:00 +0000

Almojábana is a traditional Colombian cheese bread. They are delicious with coffee or hot chocolate for breakfast or a snack. I published an almojábana recipe several years ago and it’s loved by many readers, but I was not completely happy with the recipe. I am not a baker, but I’ve certainly improved my baking skills...

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Papas Chorreadas (Potatoes with Cream and Cheese Sauce)

Erica Dinho — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:17:00 +0000

Papas Chorreadas is a typical Colombian side dish, these creamy potatoes are delicious with meat dishes specially sobrebarriga. About this Papa Chorreadas Recipe This is a typical Colombian side dish, born in the Andean zone of the country, these creamy potatoes are delicious with meat dishes. And they are a must as a side dish...

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Avocado Vinaigrette (Vinagreta de Aguacate)

Erica Dinho — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:47:00 +0000

This Avocado Vinaigrette is creamy, easy to make with simple ingredients. You can use it as a dressing for salads or on top of grilled meats and seafood. About this Avocado Vinaigrette This simple Avocado Vinaigrette or Vinagreta de Aguacate is popular all over Colombia. It's creamy, tangy and with a delicious avocado flavor. It...

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Cheese and Guava Popsicles (Paletas de Queso con Bocadillo)

Erica Dinho — Thu, 28 May 2026 18:49:24 +0000

These cheese and guava popsicles (paletas de queso con bocadillo) are easy to make rich, creamy, sweet and delicious. This recipe will become your favorite summer dessert! What are Paletas? They are also known as helados Ann they are the Latin version of popsicles. Paletas are a wonderful summer treat. They are made from different...

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Avocado Sauce (Salsa de Aguacate)

Erica Dinho — Tue, 26 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000

This Avocado Sauce is easy to make and packed with flavor. It is perfect for empanadas, pasta, rice bowls, tacos and arepas. About this Avocado Sauce Recipe This Avocado Sauce or Salsa de Aguacate is simple to make and delicious. I love making this sauce at least once a week. It's creamy, tangy and full...

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12 Must Try Colombian Breads

Erica Dinho — Thu, 21 May 2026 12:26:00 +0000

12 Must Try Colombian Breads recipes. They are easy to make with simple ingredients and delicious. There are a million good reasons to visit Colombia. The people, for starters, are friendly, happy, warmhearted, generous, and culturally vibrant. Then there’s the landscape consisting of wonderful beaches, tropical trees, heavily laden with sweet fruit, small towns with...

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Cóctel de Camarones (Shrimp Cocktail)

Erica Dinho — Tue, 19 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000

This Colombian Shrimp Cocktail (Cóctel de Camarones) is simple to make, refreshing and the perfect appetizer to serve during a hot day. About this Cóctel de Camarones Recipe This Shrimp Cocktail is a traditional Colombian dish, popular in the Coasts of Colombia. This is a great way to cook, a simple, quick and elegant appetizer...

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Mustard Creamy Chicken

Erica Dinho — Mon, 18 May 2026 16:41:56 +0000

This mustard creamy chicken recipe is comforting, full of flavor and easy to make. Perfect for a weeknight meal or to entertain. About this Mustard Chicken Recipe In this delicious dish, chicken legs are cooked with spices, vegetables and rich cream until the meat practically melts right off its bones. Since I love the rich...

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Strawberries and Cream Popsicles (Paletas de Fresa con Crema)

Erica Dinho — Wed, 13 May 2026 16:24:27 +0000

These delicious strawberries and cream popsicles are very easy to make and the perfect treat for a hot day. About this Strawberries and Cream Popsicle Recipe These homemade popsicles are very popular in Colombia, they are very easy to make and have only 5 ingredients. These Paletas de Fresa con Crema are the perfect summer...

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