My Colombian Recipes

Venezuelan Cocada

Erica Dinho — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:51:36 +0000

This Venezuelan Cocada is a creamy and delicious coconut drink. It's the perfect treat for any time of the year, but specially during the summer months. This Venezuelan Cocada is very easy to make, refreshing and absolutely delicious. I love everything coconut and it's a popular fruit in Colombia and Latin America. When I tried...

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Gooseberry Preserve (Dulce de Uchuvas)

Erica Dinho — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:37:00 +0000

Dulce de Uchuvas is a traditional Colombian dessert or sauce. This gooseberry preserve recipe is very easy to make and absolutely delicious. What is Uchuva or Yellow Gooseberry? It is an exotic fruit from cultivated in Colombia, Peru and Ecuador. It is small, round and a little tart and is used in sauces, desserts, smoothies...

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Lechona Tolimense (Colombian-Style Stuffed Pork)

Erica Dinho — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:42:00 +0000

Lechona is a traditional Colombian dish made with pork, vegetables and spices. This amazing meal is very popular during the holidays. What is Lechona? It is a traditional dish, originally from the Tolima department of Colombia, is often served on special occasions. This popular dish consists of a whole pork stuffed with rice, peas and...

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Creamy Cilantro-Parsley Sauce

Erica Dinho — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:38:38 +0000

This creamy cilantro-parsley sauce is easy to make with simple ingredients and ready in 5 minutes. It works as a dip, dressing, in a sandwich, tacos or rice bowls. This creamy cilantro-parsley sauce is delicious and versatile, you can change the parsley or cilantro for basil or mint. Also you can use less mayonnaise and...

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10 Steak Recipes

Erica Dinho — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:57:59 +0000

10 steak recipes easy to make for lunch or dinner. If you are tired of eating plain steak and looking for different ways to cook it this post is for you. Here are the 10 best steak recipes everyone will love and that I keep coming back to, because they are full of flavor and...

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Coffee Cocktail

Erica Dinho — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:22:17 +0000

This coffee cocktail is sweet, creamy, rich and refreshing. It's like having dessert in a glass. It's easy to make and delicious! This rum and coffee cocktail recipe is easy to make with simple ingredients. It's the perfect after dinner drink or can be served as a dessert. It is rich, strong, creamy and sweet....

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Ají de Aguacate (Colombian Hot Avocado Sauce)

Erica Dinho — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:47:00 +0000

This Ají de Aguacate is a traditional Colombian spicy avocado dip. This sauce is perfect to serve with yuca, plantain chips and patacones. Ají Picante is one of the most popular condiments in Colombian cuisine and is a must accompaniment to Colombian Empanadas. I eat my soups, rice and stews with it, as well as...

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Colombian Style Stuffed Potatoes (Papas Rellenas Colombianas)

Erica Dinho — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:26:00 +0000

Papa Rellena is a traditional Latin dish and every country has its own variation. I am sharing my Colombian version of stuffed potatoes. What are Papas Rellenas? They are made with potatoes, formed into balls, stuffed with a mixture of meat, vegetables and spices, dipped in a batter and fried. This dish is popular in...

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Achiote Oil (Aceite de Achiote)

Erica Dinho — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:17:00 +0000

This Achiote Oil is a basic recipe to cook Colombian and other Latin American dishes. What is Achiote? Achiote is also known as annatto seed and is used to give a beautiful yellowish color to food. Some people use it instead of saffron as a natural food coloring. This spice is an important ingredient in...

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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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