My Colombian Recipes

Chicken Ropa Vieja

Erica Dinho — Sat, 07 Nov 2026 13:30:00 +0000

This Chicken Ropa Vieja recipe is easy to make and perfect for a weeknight meal. It's full of flavor and delicious over white rice. Chicken Ropa Vieja Today I am putting a healthy twist on a Latin classic with a lighter variation of Ropa Vieja. Traditionally, Ropa Vieja or Carne Desmechada is made with beef,...

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WEEKLY DINNER IDEAS (# 2)

Erica Dinho — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 15:06:33 +0000

I started something new last week for My Colombian Recipes readers: a weekly dinner meal plan. Every week, I’ll send you a plan with 6 dinner ideas for the week. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Each meal plan will give you options for a main dish and side dishes for each week. I'll add 3...

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Salmon with Shrimp Sauce

Erica Dinho — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 11:51:00 +0000

This salmon with shrimp sauce recipe is simple to make and perfect for a weeknight meal or elegant enough for a party. This week, for lunch, I made this Salmon with Shrimp Sauce for my sister and she just loved it! As I’ve mentioned, my sister is visiting from Colombia and one of the things...

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Weekly Dinner Ideas (# 1)

Erica Dinho — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:12:54 +0000

Tired of wondering “What’s for dinner?” every night? I get it. After a long day, the last thing most of us want is to figure out a meal, shop for ingredients, and then cook something that actually tastes good. That’s why I am starting something new for My Colombian Recipes readers: a weekly dinner meal...

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Ripe Plantain Balls (Buñuelos de Plátano Maduro)

Erica Dinho — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:07:00 +0000

These Buñuelos de Plátano Maduro (ripe plantain balls) are absolutely delicious and they can be served as an appetizer, side dish, snack or even as a dessert. What are Buñuelos de Plátano Maduro? They are balls made with ripe plantain and stuffed with cheese and guava paste. Then fried until golden and crispy. If you...

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Quesito Colombiano (Colombian Fresh Cheese)

Erica Dinho — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:30:00 +0000

Homemade Quesito Colombiano (fresh cheese) recipe, this is a popular dish in Colombia. It's perfect to served on top of arepas. Quesito Colombiano can be compared to Mexican Queso Fresco, and is made by simply processing the curds of cow's milk. The result is a creamy, soft and white cheese. We Colombians love our Quesito...

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Sobrebarriga en Salsa Criolla (Flank Steak with Creole Sauce)

Erica Dinho — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:19:00 +0000

Sobrebarriga en Salsa Criolla (Flank Steak with Creole Sauce) is a traditional and comforting Colombian dish. This is the perfect dish to make on a weekend when you have time cook the flank steak until is tender. About Sobrebarriga en Salsa Criolla It is a traditional Colombian dish made with flank steak and a very...

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10 Must Try Colombian Side Dishes

Erica Dinho — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:27:00 +0000

The following are some of the most basic side dishes in Colombian cuisine and are served in most Colombian restaurants and homes. I watched my grandmother, my mom and aunts make these popular side dishes throughout my life and now I make them regularly in my home. It was very difficult to narrow down the...

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Chuleta Valluna (Colombian Breaded Pork Cutlets)

Erica Dinho — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:30:00 +0000

Chuleta Valluna, Lomo de Cerdo apanado is one of the most popular dishes in Colombian Restaurants.This Pork dish is a traditional dish from El Valle department of Colombia. About Chuleta Valluna It is a thin cutlet of pork loin or leg, beaten with a mallet, soaked in a flavorful marinade, then dragged through flour, egg,...

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Arepa Burger Recipe

Erica Dinho — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 11:32:00 +0000

If you love burgers and you love arepas, why choose between the two? This Arepa Burger brings these two favorites together in one delicious bite—juicy seasoned beef, fresh toppings, and a warm, crispy-on-the-outside Colombian arepa instead of a traditional hamburger bun. A Colombian Twist on the Classic Burger The idea for this Arepa Burger came to me...

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