Category Archives: Lunch

Cream of Lentil Soup (Crema de Lentejas)

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Sherlly

This soup is a warm welcome to what’s to come….The cold. My mother used to make this soup when I was younger. At first I hated it! And for doing so she would make this everyday (not kidding), until I … Continue reading →

Posted in Appetizer, Dinner, Ecuadorian, Entree, Lunch, Soup, Vegetarian | Tagged Bouillon cube, Butter, Cook, Creamy, Crema, Dried Lentils, Easy, Ecuador, ecuadorian, Ecuadoriano, Garlic, heavy cream, Lentejas, Lentil, Lentil Soup, Lentils, Puree, recipe, Soup | Leave a comment

Heart of Palm Salad (Ensalada de Palmito)

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Sherlly

This salad is from Nicaragua. On one of my trips to Colombia I went to a flea market and I found this cookbook, and I didn’t bother to read the title or anything. I noticed food and recipes as I … Continue reading →

Posted in Appetizer, Fruits, Lunch, Nicaraguan, Salad, Side Dish, Vegetarian | Tagged Apple, apples, carrots, Celery, Chopping, Cold, dijon mustard, Dressing, Easy, Ensalada, Ensalada de Palmito, Heart of Palm, home, Honey, Iceberg Lettuce, Lime juice, Mixing, Nicaragua, Nicaraguan, Palmitos, Salad, Tomato, White Distilled Vinegar, Yogurt | 2 Comments

Rice w/ Chorizo & Fresh White Cheese (Arroz Clavado)

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Sherlly

This dish has to be one of my favorite ways to eat rice. I love chorizo and fresh white cheese (I know fattening, but so flavorful!). This rice is from Colombia in the region of Chocó. Every region in Colombia … Continue reading →

Posted in Colombian, Dinner, Entree, Lunch, Meat, Pork, Rice, Side Dish | Tagged Annatto Seed, Arroz, Arroz Clavado, Choco, Chorizo, cilantro, Colombia, Cook, Fresh White Cheese, Garlic, Hogao, Onion, Queso Fresco, Rice | 2 Comments

Bread Soup (Sopa de Pan)

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Sherlly

This is considered a comfort meal in Ecuador. Mother used to make this whenever she didn’t have meat or poultry on hand. This soup is so delicious you’ll want seconds. Easy, comforting, and fast to make. A wonderful meal to … Continue reading →

Posted in Dinner, Ecuadorian, Entree, Lunch, Soup, Uncategorized, Vegetarian | Tagged Achiote, Annatto Seed, Bread Soup, Cook, Ecuador, ecuadorian, home, Milk, recipe, Sopa de Pan, Soups and Stews | 7 Comments

Baked Chicken with Cinnamon Apples (Pollo al horno con Manzanas Caneladas)

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Sherlly

Nothing beats baked chicken. I think it’s the best way of cooking it! This recipe is a great way of using up your apples and taking it in. The apples and onions blend so well with the cinnamon and chicken … Continue reading →

Posted in Dinner, Entree, Fruits, Lunch, Poultry | Tagged Apple, Baking, Chicken, Cinnamon, Easy, Ecualombian, Fuji, Golden Delicious, Granny Smith, Jonagold, Olive oil, White Wine, Whole Chicken | Leave a comment

Avocado & Apple Salad (Ensalada de Aguacate y Manzana)

Posted on October 2, 2011 by Sherlly

So yesterday I took a day trip to explore the town of New Paltz and went Apple picking in Dressel Farm. I ended up getting 2o pounds of apples!! Yeah….So now to use them all up I’ll be sharing a … Continue reading →

Posted in Appetizer, Brunch, Fruits, Lunch, Salad, Side Dish, Snack, Uncategorized, Vegetarian | Tagged Almonds, Apple, Avocado, dijon mustard, Dressing, Easy, Ecualombian, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, fast, Healthy, Nuts, Parsley, Salad, side dish | 5 Comments

Green Plantain Pancake w/ Cheese and Tomato Scallion Sauce (Arepa de Platanos Verde con Queso y Salsa de Tomate y Cebolla)

Posted on September 25, 2011 by Sherlly

Yes, another frying recipe. Don’t you love it? This dish is super delish and easy to make. So I mixed a bit of Ecuadorian w/ Colombian in this recipe. Plantains with cheese represents well, both (hehe) and the pancake feel … Continue reading →

Posted in Appetizer, Breakfast, Brunch, Colombian, Ecuadorian, Lunch, Salsa, Sweet/Green Plantains, Vegetarian | Tagged Cheese, Colombia, Cook, ecuadorian, Frying, green plantain, home, Pancake, Plantain, Queso blanco, Tomato sauce | 9 Comments

Corn and Meat Pie (Pastel de Choclo)

Posted on August 28, 2011 by Sherlly

This Ecuadorian dish might look ugly but don’t be fooled. It’s absolutely delicious! Make this for a special occasion or just for dinner. These ingredients are found in any supermarket, so go on and make it =). Makes for 6 … Continue reading →

Posted in Dinner, Ecuadorian, Entree, Lunch, Meat | Tagged Baking, Beef mince, Boiled egg, cooking, Corn, Cream, Ecuador, ecuadorian, eggs, Garlic, ground beef, hard boiled eggs, heavy cream, hispanic, home, loaf pan, Milk, olives, pastel de choclo, raisons, recipe, Red onion, Sugar | 1 Comment

Steak w/ Onion and Tomato Sauce (Bistec a la Criolla o Bistec a Caballo)

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Sherlly

This is a traditional Colombian dish. You’ll find this dish to be easy and delicious to prepare. The egg on top really gives this plate something to love! What’s great about this recipe is the ingredients, it’s always something you’ll … Continue reading →

Posted in Brunch, Colombian, Dinner, Entree, Lunch, Meat, Salsa | Tagged Beef, bistec a caballo, bistec a la criolla, Butter, Colombian, Cook, dijon mustard, egg, marinating, recipe, Red onion, Scallion, scallions, Sirloin steak, Skirt Steak, Steak, Tomato | Leave a comment

Grilled Pork Chops w/ Mango Sauce (Chuletas de Cerdo a la Parrilla con Salsa de Mango)

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Sherlly

This is a delicious summer meal that is quick and easy to prepare. Serve this dish with rice, french fries, or a salad (it’s all up to you!). This Ecuadorian recipe proves that plain ol’ pork chops can be spiced … Continue reading →