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Ají: Colombia’s answer to hot sauce

Colombian food is not spicy and aside from a handful of Colombians I know, most aren’t particularly fond of very spicy food. Regardless, this thing we call ají is by far one of Colombia’s most popular condiments and, as its name … Continue reading

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Recipe: Mici’s Creamy Corn Filled Tomatoes

This recipe comes from my sister’s repertoire. Although I am the one who went to culinary school, she’s the one who cooks with a passion, religiously and deliciously. Her latest culinary motivation is online cooking competitions and networks where you simply enter recipes … Continue reading

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‘Lomo al Trapo’: Colombia’s Beef Tenderloin a la Kitchen Towel

Lomo al trapo has been a favorite in Colombia for as long as I can remember. The North American chef, writer, teacher and grill master Steve Raichlen says it’s “one of the coolest dishes” and “looks positively prehistoric in its … Continue reading

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