Colombia: Empanadas

Empanadas A staple of Colombian cuisine and absolutely delicious - Empanadas. And because they are just filled pockets of fried dough, they can be filled with almost anything. The recipe below yields 16 empanadas. Each of the fillings is enough for these 16, if you want to mix it up make more empanadas or half the ingredients. Ingredients - for the Empanadas 500g of all purpose flour and a bit more for dusting the work surface pinch of salt 60g unsalted butter at room temperature 250 to 300ml of hot water Beef filling Chicken Filling Bocadillo filling frying oil - 1.

Colombia: Macarrones con Pollo

Macarrones con Pollo Colombian Macarrones con Pollo, which is basically Mac ’n Cheese with Chicken - really delicious. Ingredients - Enough for 4 people. 500g of pasta (preferably Macaronis) 500g or 1 chicken breast 250ml of milk 25g butter 15g of all purpose flour 2 yellow onions, peeled and diced 1 garlic glove, crushed 2 beaten eggs 15g of tomato paste 5g of oregano 120g parmesan 50g of capers salt and freshly ground pepper to taste How to make it Bring a large pot of water to a boil and take it off the heat.

Colombia: Fresco de Aguacate

Colombia: Fresco de Aguacate A simple and delicious juice that takes 5 minutes to make. Ingredients - About 5 glasses 1l of really cold, full fat milk 1 large or 2 small, ripe avocados 125g of sugar How to make it Cut open the avocados and spoon the flesh into a blender. Add the milk and sugar and blend on medium for one minute. Serve cold and quickly. Avocado oxidises quite fast.

Chickpea Chicken Curry

Chickpea Chicken Curry - CCC A quick and simple curry. Ingredients - Enough for 4 people. 400g of white rice 500g of chickpeas, hydrated in water over night, or canned 2 chicken breasts (500g) 1 red bell pepper 1 yellow onion 2 gloves of garlic 2 tsp curry powder 1 tsp curcuma 2 tsp paprika powder 1 tsp chilly flakes to add some heat (optional) 400ml of coconut milk Salt and pepper to taste How to make it Boil the rice in a medium sauce pan for 15 minutes.

Colombia: Ajiaco

Colombia: Ajiaco The amazing and very delicious soup from Bogota - Ajiaco. Ingredients - Enough for 4 people. 2l of water 250g of papas criollas (creole), peeled and sliced (all of the potatoes in this recipe are hard to find outside of Colombia, but what it basically is, is two kinds of soft boiling potatoes that dissolve in the soup and one kind of hard boiling that stays firm) 500g of papas paramunas, peeled and sliced 400g of papas sabaneras, peeled and sliced 750g of chicken breast 2 cob on the corns, sliced into 3 pieces each 3 spring onions (large pieces, will be removed from the soup after cooking) 2 garlic gloves, roughly chopped 1 hand of mint leaves 1 hand of cilantro 200ml of heavy cream or sour cream 100g of capers 1 large or 2 small avocados, sliced Salt and pepper to taste How to make it Peel all potatoes.

Colombia: Callos con Garbanzos

Colombia: Callos con Garbanzos A classic Colombian dish this time with tripe, a meat that not everybody likes. To be honst I did not like it. Also the cooking process is quite long, I had one stove I could use and it took almost 4 hours to make the final meal. Ingredients - Enough for 4 people. 1kg of Tripe (Callo o Mondongo) 500g of Garbanzo beans (Chickpeas), soaked overnight or hydrated ones 750ml of bitter beer 2 ripe tomatoes, peeled and sliced 4 yellow onions, chopped 4 spring onions 2 garlic gloves 1 red bell pepper 1 tsp of Achiote (Special Colombian Spice, Paprika powder can replace it) 2 Tbsp of oil 1 tsp of baking soda Salt, cumin and pepper to taste 400g of white rice Cilantro for decoration How to make it Cook the tripe in a pot with water and baking soda for about 2 hours or until soft.

Colombia: Papas Rellenas con Carne

Colombia: Paps Rellenas con Carne A classic Colombian dish, which is extremely delicious but takes some time to make. Ingredients - Enough for 4 people. 8 large potatoes, peeled 500g of ground beef 2 hard boiled eggs 240ml of Hogao 3 beaten eggs 100g of all purpose flour Salt to taste Vegetable oil for shallow frying How to make it Peel and cook the large potatoes in salt water for 30 minutes or until soft.

German Pancakes

German Pancakes - Sweet and Savoury This continues the pancake series. These are German pancakes, which are very easy to make and can be served sweet or savoury. Ingredients - Enough for 3 people. 3 Eggs 750ml Milk 400g Flour Pinch of Salt Butter for the pan American cheese Sausages Provolonge cheese Parsley for decoration Jam Nutella Peanutbutter How to make it Mix the eggs, milk, flour and salt in a big bowl to form a smooth batter.

Kaiserschmarnn

Kaiserschmarrn Who does not love this Austrian classic sweet dish? And it is quite easy and fast to make. Ingredients - Enough for 4 people or 2 very hungry ones. 270g of all purpose Flour 40g of Sugar Pinch of Salt 5 eggs 400ml Milk 55g Butter Raisins Powdered Sugar Apple Sauce 100g roasted sliced Almonds How to make it In a large bowl combine the flour, sugar, salt, the yellow part of the 5 eggs, milk and mix it into a smooth, clump free liquid dough.

Simple Chicken Teriyaki

Simple Chicken Teriyaki This Chicken Teriyaki only requires 3 ingredients + rice. Ingredients - Gives 6 portions 1kf of chicken thighs, boneless and skin removed 240ml Soy Sauce 240ml Honey Roasted sesame seeds (optional) 400g of white rice How to make it Heat a large non stick pan over medium heat. Add the skins that were removed from the chicken and render out the fat. One plenty of fat has accumulated discard the skins.

One Pot Beef Stroganoff

One Pot Beef Stroganoff Here is a simple One Pot Beef Stroganoff Ingredients - Gives about 8 portions 2 pieces of skirt steak 250g of pasta of choice 250g of mushrooms, rinsed and chopped 2 Tbsp of vegetable oil 2 Tbsp of butter 1 yellow onion, chopped 2 Tbsp of paprika powder 1 Tbsp of fresh thyme 240ml of white wine 500ml of chicken stock 250ml of sour cream Worcestershire sauce Parsley chopped for garnish Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste How to make it Generously salt and pepper the two pieces of skirt stake and set aside to rest at room temperatur.

Chicken Wings

Chicken Wings with 4 different delicious sauces Who does not love some chicken wings with some sauces, it is simple to make but takes some work. Ingredients - Chicken Wings for 2 people 2kg of chicken wings Salt as needed 1.5l of frying oil How to make it Should the wings be one complete wing, cut it into mid-joint wing, drumette and wing tip. You can discard the wing tip or keep it for chicken stock.

Pan Lasagna

Pan Lasagna - A Lasagna in a Pan This is a very simple recipe, and only requires one pan and no oven. Good for 4 people. Ingredients 10 Lasagna sheets, broken into mouth sized pieces Some EVOO 500g of ground beef 1 yellow onion, diced 2 gloves of garlic, crushed 1 tsp of red pepper flakes (optional) 800g of canned tomatoes (crushed or whole) 120ml of hot water 100g of grated Parmesan cheese 200g of Mozzarella Fresh basil or chives Ricotta cheese 200g of tomato sauce How to make it Break the 10 Lasagna pieces into pieces.

Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Grilled Cheese Sandwich - different cheeses This is a very simple and quick recipe, great for a quick morning sandwich. Ingredients - for 4 sandwiches with 4 different cheeses 8 slices of white bread Soft, room temperature butter 2 slices of American cheese 2 slices of Cheddar cheese 2 slice of Gouda 2 slices of Provolone cheese How to make it Spread the butter on each slice of bread, from edge to edge.

Honeycomb Candy

Honeycomb Candy The mentioned amounts are enough for about 800g of candy. Ingredients - The Honeycomb 300g white sugar 40g of corn syrup 100ml of water 2 Tbsp of baking soda How to make it Combine sugar, corn syrup and water in a medium sauce pan over medium heat. Stir very gently with a fork to lightly combine. Cover with a lid to steam down the sugar from the walls. When the color reaches a rich amber, or 150C (300F), which will take around 15 minutes to reach, turn off the heat and drop in the baking soda.

Pasta Salad - version 1

Pasta Salad - version 1 The mentioned amounts are enough for 6 portions. Ingredients - The Mayonnaise 2 whole eggs 1 tsp of Dijon mustard 2 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon or lime juice 1 garlic glove 1/2 tsp of salt 500ml of neutral tasting oil (Canola preferred) How to make it Combine the eggs, mustard, lemon juice, garlic and salt in a blender or a tall immersion blender bowl. While blending on medium, pour in the oil very slowly.

Souvlaki

Souvlaki The mentioned amounts are enough for 4 people. Ingredients - The Marinade 1kg of pork tenderloin or 1kg of chicken breast (or both, equalling double the amount) 80ml of EVOO (preferably Greek) 60ml of lemon or lime juice 1 Tbsp of honey 2 garlic gloves, minced 1 Tbsp dried oregano 3/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp of freshly ground pepper How to make it Cut the pork or chicken into 3cm cubes, place them in a storage container or ziplock bag (when using both chicken and pork, make sure they are separated).

Shrimp Pasta

Shrimp Pasta Ingredients (for 3 portions) Shrimps 250g of Shrimps 1 red Onion 3 Gloves of Garlic 1tbsp dried Oregano 250g Cherry Tomatoes 120ml Cashew Cream 100ml of White Wine Salt Pepper Hand full of Parsley For the Pasta Flour 2 Eggs Pinch of Salt For the Cashew Cream 500g of Cashews Water Salt How to make it Everything is self made here, but of course store bought pasata can be used and instead of a cashew cream, normal cream can be used.

Scotch Eggs with Remoulade

Scotch Eggs with Remoulade Ingredients (for 6 portions) For Scotch Eggs 6 Eggs 1kg Fresh Parsley Flour 2 Eggs 1/2 cup (120ml) of Milk Breadcrumbs Salt Pepper For the Remoulade 3/4 cup (180ml) of Mayo (preferably self made) 1tbsp of Dijon Mustard 2 Garlic Gloves 1tsp of whole grain mustard Juice of 1 Lime Pinch of Salt Paprika Powder 1 Green Onion How to make it The Scotch Egg Boil the 6 eggs for 8 to 9 minutes.

Fried Green Tomatoes with Remoulade

Fried Green Tomatoes with self-made Remoulade Ingredients For the Fried Green Tomatoes 2 Green Tomatoes Flour 2 Eggs 1/2 cup (120ml) of Milk Breadcrumbs Sprinkle of Curry Powder Salt For the Remoulade 3/4 cup (180ml) of Mayo (preferably self made) 1tbsp of Dijon Mustard 2 Garlic Gloves 1tsp of whole grain mustard Juice of 1 Lime Pinch of Salt Paprika Powder 1 Green Onion How to make it Yes, these are the ones from the fantastic movie Fried Green Tomatoes.

Chicken Salad with self-made Mayo

Chicken Salad with self-made Mayo Ingredients (for 2 portions) For the Salad 2 Chicken Breast 1 Apple 4 Green Onions 3 tbsp of Parsley Sprinkle of Curry Powder Salt 4 tbsp of the self-made Mayo For the Mayo 1 tsp Dijon Mustard 1 whole Egg 1 Garlic Glove Juice of 1 Lime Pinch of Salt 1 cup (240ml) of Neutral Oil How to make it The Breakfast Sandwich Butterfly the chicken breast and wrap in foil before beating them into a uniform thickness, either with a mallet or a pan.

Breakfast Sandwich with Coconut Lime Smoothie

Breakfast Sandwich with Coconut Lime Smoothie Ingredients (for 2 people) For the Sandwiches 2 Burger Buns 100g of Bacon 1 Tomato 6 Eggs Dijon Mustard 1 Yellow or Red Onion Goat Cheese, or other 2 slices of American Cheese Salt Pepper For the Smoothie 1 can of Coconut Milk (400ml) (sweetened) 6 Limes 600ml of Milk (cold) A few leaves of Mint How to make it The Breakfast Sandwich Fry the bacon over medium heat until brown and crunchy.

Cheeseburger with French Fries

Cheeseburger with French Fries Ingredients (for 2 burgers) For the burgers 2 large Burger Buns 500g of Ground Beef 1 Yellow Onion 4 slices of American Cheese Salt Pepper For the French Fries 1kg Potatoes 1tbsp Baking Soda 1.5L Vegetable Oil for frying White Wine Vinegar Kitchen thermometer For the burger sauce Ketchup Mayonnaise 1 pickled Gherkin How to make it The French Fries Start with the french fries as they take the longest to make (roughly 2h).

Scrambled Eggs with Goat Cheese

Scrambled Eggs with Goat Cheese Ingredients (for 3 people) For the Eggs 9 medium Eggs (3 per person) 75g of Butter 3 tbsp of Goat Cheese Pinch of Parsley Salt Pepper For the Rest 6 slices of Whole Grain Bread 2 large Tomatoes Drizzle of Balsamic Vinegar EVOO How to make it These are the Gorden Ramsay style scrambled eggs. The Eggs In a sauce pan melt the butter over low to medium heat until it is bubbly.

Pork Stir-Fry with Curry and Rice

Pork Stir-Fry with Curry and Rice Ingredients (for 4 people) For the Pork Stir-Fry 500g of pork, preferably Boston Butt Roast 1 Yellow Onion 20g of Sugar 40g of Soy Sauce 20g of distilled White Wine Vinegar For the Curry Sauce 2 tsp of Cumin Powder 3 tsp of Curcuma Powder 250ml of unsweetened Coconut Milk 6 tbsp of EVOO 1 Yellow Onion Other vegetables can be added like carrots or paprika 1 Red Onion 500ml of Chicken Stock 1 nob of Ginger 6 Gloves of Garlic 1 tbsp of White Sugar Pinch of Cinnamon Pinch of Salt The Rice 400g Rice 600ml Water How to make it The Pork Stir-Fry Cut the pork into very thin slices, freezing it for half an hour before cutting can help.

Pancakes with Yogurt and Berry Sauce

Pancakes with Yogurt and Berry Sauce Ingredients (for 3 people) For the pancakes 1 large Egg 400ml of whole Milk 300g of all purpose Flour 65g of Sugar 4g of Salt 1g of Baking Soda 12g of Baking Powder 25g of Butter Greek Yogurt For the Berry Sauce 2 hands of Blueberries 3 small Apples (red and green) 2 tbsp of White Sugar 2 hands of Walnuts How to make it The Berry Sauce Cut the apples into small slices and add to a medium sized sauce pan with the 2 tbsp of sugar, heat on low heat.