Hogao
Hogao is a thick tomato sauce with lots of onions. If you go to a Colombian restaurant you will definitely see it. We usually eat it with patacones, yuca, on top of the rice, or with any kind of stew.…
Patacones
Growing up, patacon was one of the most common side dishes that you will have for lunch. I used to eat patacones at least once a week. I could get them in every restaurant with different toppings and seasonings. When…
Tofu with hogao sauce
Hogao is a very popular sauce back home. People usually eat this sauce with steamed potatoes, yuca, patacones (or tostones), chicken or beef… In other words, you can eat it with anything you would like. My uncle has been living…
Strawberry Fudgesicle
Something that I always get a craving, when summer is around the corner, is a Popsicle. It always starts around the time I see those Fla-Vor-Ice tubes popping up in the grocery stores. While those are are tempting, my cravings…
Artichoke Cake
I started making these artichoke cakes a couple of years ago and they are still in the weeknight dinner recipes. It only takes about 20 minutes to make and they are yummy! I wanted to share this recipe because I…
Orange, Carrot, and Ginger Juice
In Colombia there are a bunch of food trucks selling fruit, juices, veggies, flowers, and anything you could imagine. When I was in College, I used to stop by an orange juice stand and get a large orange juice for…
Garbanzo-Tofu Burger Patty
I know it is probably easier to just go to the store and buy one of those frozen Vegan burger patties, instead of making them. But to me, there is nothing better than what I can make at home. This…
Pea Puree
I’m always looking for different ways to cook vegetables. What I love of this recipe is that even though it sounds fancy and difficult, it’s an easy recipe that you can make in a few minutes. I also love that…
Curry Couscous
Tony, my husband, is obsessed with curry. We are always looking for different ways to add curry in our meals. This is an easy, delicious, and vegan recipe. If you are not familiar with couscous, it is a really tinny…
Guacamole
I love guacamole. As much as I love guacamole, I like it in a very specific way. I like it with lots of lemon, not spicy, and creamy. This recipe is really easy to make. It only takes a couple…
