Arepa Reina Pepiada- Corn Cake Filled with Shredded Chicken
I love going to Florida because there are so many Latin restaurants. We often strategically plan our meals around activities so we can try them all. Orlando has some of the best Venezuelan and Colombian bakeries and restaurants that I…
White Corn Cake – Arepa Blanca
In Colombia, we have so many kinds of arepas, and it varies by region. This arepa is the most “homie” and “generic” type. It is probably because you can find the dough in every single store. But the best part…
Tongue with Tomatillo Sauce- Lengua en Salsa Verde
Growing up, on occasion, my mom would make tongue. She probably only made it on occasion because it takes so long to cook. I will say that tongue was one of the most fun meals that I had growing up.…
Filled Patacon- Ropa Vieja
Ropa vieja is shredded pork shoulder mixed with a homemade tomato-based sauce. This meal is a treat for me. I remember my dad taking me to “Mr. Patacon” when I was little. That really made my day (It would still…
Arequipe- Dulce de Leche
In South America, we eat arequipe, almost like peanut butter. You can eat it with bread, fruit, and any kind of dessert. I wanted to try to make my own arequipe becuase it is really hard to find the right…
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.…
Potato and Egg Cake- Tortilla de Patatas
One of my closest friends is from Valencia, Spain. She always wants to share her traditions, celebrations, and recipes. I think she has explained to me how to make Tortilla de Patatas at least 3 times. Finally, this morning, I…
Pork Feet and Garbanzo Soup
My husband and I have been making a different grain each week. It has been really fun to experiment with different recipes and learn how to make each grain from scratch. We have tried: yellow and green split pea, lentils,…
Latin Style Pork Risotto
This week is my brother’s in-law birthday and we have been talking about different latin recipes. John and his wife (Emily) went to Puerto Rico earlier this month and they tried different rice dishes such as arroz con pollo and…
Sweet Puff Pastry: Pastel Gloria
My family and I went to Orlando for Christmas. We had the chance to go to several Latin bakeries. I was surprised to find one of the most Authentic Latin Bakeries that I have had here in the US: Fortuna…
