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08:55PM October 14, 2015 - by: foodmaster

Pasticho

Pastitsio

(Venezuelan) (0 )

This name comes from the Italian word "pasticcio" which means lasagna. This is the Venezuelan version of lasagna. http://www.southamerica.cl/Vene…

06:22PM October 14, 2015 - by: foodmaster

Pasticho

Pastitsio

(Venezuelan) (0 )

This name comes from the Italian word "pasticcio" which means lasagna. This is the Venezuelan version of lasagna. http://www.southamerica.cl/Vene…

06:11PM October 14, 2015 - by: foodmaster

Cachapas

Corncakes With Cheese

(Venezuelan) (0 )

Similar to the traditional American pancake (much thicker than an English pancake), it is made from a puree of corn, sugar, salt and oil. It is normally then folded over with a large piece of a soft white cheese inside. It is sometimes served with …

05:50PM October 14, 2015 - by: foodmaster

Cachapas

Corncakes With Cheese

(Venezuelan) (0 )

Similar to the traditional American pancake (much thicker than an English pancake), it is made from a puree of corn, sugar, salt and oil. It is normally then folded over with a large piece of a soft white cheese inside. It is sometimes served with …

05:35PM October 14, 2015 - by: foodmaster

Pabellon Criollo

(Venezuelan) (0 )

Traditional Venezuelan dish, the local version of the rice and beans combination found throughout the Caribbean. It is a plate of rice, shredded beef in stew and stewed black beans that is considered by many to be the Venezuelan national dish. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/P…

08:16PM October 13, 2015 - by: foodmaster

Sancocho Trifasico

Three Meats Sancocho

(Colombian) (0 )

Sancocho is basically a very thick soup made with root vegetables and different kinds of meats, in a broth, usually flavored with herbs (cilantro or parsley), combined with achiote, garlic, onion, scallions and bell peppers. It is almost a stew, but still considered a soup. …

07:56PM October 13, 2015 - by: foodmaster

Picada

Fritanga

(Colombian) (0 )

Picada is a traditional Colombian dish where a variety of grilled or fried meat and vegetables are served on a large platter. The dish is usually prepared on Sundays for family and friends or at various special occasions and celebrations, but it can also be …

07:49PM October 13, 2015 - by: foodmaster

Fanesca

(Ecuadorian) (1 )

Fanesca is a soup traditionally prepared and eaten by households and communities in Ecuador during Holy Week. The components of fanesca and its method of preparation vary regionally, or even from one family to another. It is typically prepared and served only in the week …

06:58PM October 13, 2015 - by: foodmaster

Empanada

(-Worldwide-) (0 )

Empanada is a type of baked or fried turnover very common in many cuisines. Empanadas are made by folding some kind of dough with stuffing consisting of a variety of meat, cheese, huitlacoche, vegetables, fruits, and others.

06:16PM October 13, 2015 - by: foodmaster

Gallo Pinto

Gallopinto

(Costa Rican) (1 )

Traditional dish of Nicaragua and Costa Rica made with rice and beans. The history of Gallo Pinto is not well known, and there are disputes between Costa Ricans and Nicaraguans about where the dish originated. One theory suggests that gallo pinto was brought into Latin …

07:40PM October 12, 2015 - by: foodmaster

Lechona

Lechona Tolimense

(Colombian) (0 )

Typical dish from the Tolima area and consists of a whole roasted pig, stuffed with rice, yellow peas, green onions and spices which is cooked for ten hours in a clay oven. It is served with arepa. This dish is often served at parties and …

07:37PM October 12, 2015 - by: foodmaster

Lechona

Lechona Tolimense

(Colombian) (0 )

Typical dish from the Tolima area and consists of a whole roasted pig, stuffed with rice, yellow peas, green onions and spices which is cooked for ten hours in a clay oven. It is served with arepa. This dish is often served at parties and …

07:36PM October 12, 2015 - by: foodmaster

Lechona

Lechona Tolimense

(Colombian) (0 )

Typical dish from the Tolima area and consists of a whole roasted pig, stuffed with rice, yellow peas, green onions and spices which is cooked for ten hours in a clay oven. It is served with arepa. This dish is often served at parties and …

06:52PM October 12, 2015 - by: foodmaster

Buñuelo

(Colombian) (Mexican) (0 )

Buñuelo are popular ball shaped fritters and eaten as a snack in many South American countries. The Colombian version is made with dough of curd of white cheese that get fried until golden brown. It is a typical Christmas dish in Colombia.

06:13PM October 12, 2015 - by: foodmaster

Buñuelo

(Colombian) (Mexican) (0 )

Buñuelo are popular ball shaped fritters and eaten as a snack in many South American countries. The Colombian version is made with dough of curd of white cheese that get fried until golden brown. It is a typical Christmas dish in Colombia.

06:04PM October 12, 2015 - by: foodmaster

Tiradito

Sashimi-Style Fish

(Peruvian) (1 )

Some say Tiradito is just Ceviche without onions. Both dishes are made of raw white fish, but for Tiradito the fish is cut into sashimi-style thin stripes instead of cubes. While the fresh fish in a ceviche is marinated in a spicy lime juice sauce, …

05:56PM October 12, 2015 - by: foodmaster

Arroz Con Coco

(Colombian) (0 )

Arroz Con Coco is a common side dish of the Caribbean coast of Colombia. White rice is cooked in coconut milk with water, salt and sugar.

05:51PM October 12, 2015 - by: foodmaster

Arepa

(Colombian) (Venezuelan) (1 )

Flatbread made of ground maize dough or cooked flour prominent in the cuisine of Colombia and Venezuela. It is eaten daily in those countries and can be served with various accompaniments such as cheese (cuajada), avocado, or (especially in Venezuela) split and used to make …

05:50PM October 12, 2015 - by: foodmaster

Arepa

(Colombian) (Venezuelan) (1 )

Flatbread made of ground maize dough or cooked flour prominent in the cuisine of Colombia and Venezuela. It is eaten daily in those countries and can be served with various accompaniments such as cheese (cuajada), avocado, or (especially in Venezuela) split and used to make …

05:43PM October 12, 2015 - by: foodmaster

Ajiaco

Chicken Soup

(Colombian) (0 )

Chicken soup like mom used to make it. It includes chicken, two (preferably three) kinds of potatoes, corn, sour cream, capers, avocado and guasca. Guasca is a special herb that grown throughout the Americas and gives the soup its distinct flavour. http://www.southamerica.cl/Colo…