Pandebono, if you ask me, is one of the best things to come out of Colombia. It is not uncommon to eat this at breakfast with a cup of coffee or cocoa, but is also eaten during the day as a snack.
Pandebono
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Recipes
Doña Rosa’s Rice Pudding Empanadas
Rice pudding, I’ve noticed, comes in many different varieties. Still, my experiences with rice pudding have always been where it is served in a bowl for you to eat with a spoon. So, when my aunt mentioned the rice pudding empanadas that my grandmother used to make, it was definitely a surprise. As it turns
Mini Chocolate Bundt Cakes
Thanks to a friend of mine, I found out that Bed, Bath, and Beyond was having a clearance sale on some of their bakeware. One of the baking pans that I managed to score was a mini bundt pan from Wilton. It was just so cute, and the sizes were perfect for individual servings. Naturally,
Colombian Tamales
Skip to Recipe Tamales, depending on their country of origin, come in many shapes and sizes. Despite this, the basic idea is the same. You get yourself some masa, your filling of choice, then wrap it up in a leaf and boil or steam it. Several hours later, you’ve got yourself a packet of deliciousness.
Lemon Risotto
If you have never had risotto, then shame on you. If you have no idea what risotto even is, then shame on you even more. This Italian dish is essentially creamy rice, and is usually served as a first course or main dish, although it can also be a side dish. Unlike conventional rice cooking
Molten Chocolate Cake
One upon a time, a molten chocolate cake or chocolate lava cake was classy ending to a fancy meal. Then, it started cropping up at chains like Red Lobster, Chili’s, and Applebee’s. And, when you can get a dessert at a place where a group of servers will sing to you on your birthday while
Lobster Mac and Cheese
Skip to Recipe I don’t know how many people would actually think of mac and cheese when they think of gourmet food. Mac and cheese, to me, was always a comfort food or cookout/BBQ staple. So, when I first saw lobster mac and cheese on the menu at Capital Grille, I knew I had to try
Flan
Skip to Recipe Flan, or creme caramel, is one of those things that you either love or hate. I didn’t like it at first, but then grew to love it. I have a soft spot for custard-based desserts, so it’s right up my alley. The premise is simple. Fill the bottom of a ramekin with
Chocolate Cappuccino Cheesecake
Skip to Recipe You know those people that go to the grocery store and grab a bunch of stuff that they don’t need because it’s on sale? Well, guilty as charged. In particular, I grab ingredients that might come in handy for baking. I can’t help myself. It goes into my shopping cart as I
Creme Brulee Donuts
Skip to Recipe I don’t remember what exactly made me start thinking about donuts again. All I know is that, for about a week, they were quite imprinted in my mind. Then, while looking up recipes for donuts, I came across a recipe for creme brulee donuts that caught my eye. Why did no one