Salpicόn - Cόctel de Frutas a tasty Fruit Cocktail. Haciendo un Bochorno, Sun tan up inna di sky? Not to worry, the Colombian Fruit cocktail called Salpicόn will quench your thirst! This popular fruit cocktail is non-alcoholic and is enjoyed by both young and old. When I just arrived in Colombia I saw on almost … Continue reading Treasures of Colombia: Salpicon (Colombian Street Food)
Ackee and saltfish? Jerk chicken? I was very excited about these Jamaican dishes. I had no idea what ackee was, and did not know what spices are in the jerk seasoning. Aside from all kinds of drinks with Jamaican rum, I set it as my mission to find soursop juice. Another ingredient I did not … Continue reading Jamaican Food: Vacation in Negril – Jerk Chicken, Curry Goat and Soursop
The yam is a popular root foot found all over the Caribbean. This starch comes in different types and varieties and is a popular food all around the world.
However, yams and cassava in Jamaican were raised to fame when track star Usain Bolt’s talent was claimed to be related to yam and cassava consumption.
Today, we offer you a great Jamaican Yam Salad recipe to accompany your Sunday dinner. You may not get as fast as Usain Bolt, but it is a start.
Recipe of the Day: Jamaican Yam Salad
Preparation time: 10m
Cooking time: 15mIngredients
For 6 people
- 2 pounds yellow yam
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 pound string beans
- 1/4 pound carrots
- 1 small onion
- 1 small red sweet pepper
- 1 small green sweet pepper
- 1 can Green Peas
- 4 tablespoons Mayonnaise
- 4 large lettuce leaves
Directions
Enjoy.
The yam is a popular root foot found all over the Caribbean. This starch comes in different types and varieties and is a popular food all around the world. However, yams in Jamaican were raised to fame when track star Usain Bolt’s talent was claimed to be related to yam consumption. Today we offer you a great yam recipe to accompany your Sunday dinner. You may not get as fast as Usain Bot, but it is a start.
Preparation time: 10m
Cooking time: 15m
For 6 people (
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Arepa De Queso is like the Jamaican Corn Bread and Cheese. For many years, there has been a dispute between the Colombians and the Venezuelans about who invented the “Arepa de Queso”. Up until today´s date, the battle is still on. In Colombia, the best Arepa de queso is said to have come from Boyacá … Continue reading Treasures of Colombia: Colombian Arepa de Queso (Colombian Street Food)
Ingredients for Jamaican Banana Bread 4 overly riped bananas 2 cups flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 1/4 cup butter 3 eggs 1/4 cup sugar Pinch of salt 1 tsp vanilla 1 tsp almond 1 cup milk plain or coconut (optional raisins optional Method to Prepare Jamaican Banana Bread Lightly mix all … Continue reading Recipe of the Day: Jamaican Banana Bread
The Jamaican Pineapple The Jamaican pineapple is indigenous to South America mainly Brazil and Paraguay. The Tainos Indians who were originally from South America brought the pineapple to Jamaica and the rest of the Caribbean. They were the first foreigners to arrive in Jamaica which happened before long before Christopher Columbus was born. About The … Continue reading Recipe of the Day: The Jamaican Pineapple
Hungry and tyad and need a one-pot meal? Try the Colombian Arroz Ranchero which is similar to the Jamaican Seasoned Rice. This famous comfort food is also eaten on special occasions and is said to originate in Mexico. However, here in Colombia, each region has its own version of this diverse dish;, plus it is … Continue reading Treasures of Colombia: Colombian Arroz Ranchero (Colombian Street Food)
Hmmm!!! There is nothing like some well brewed Jamaican coffee, but when that coffee is used to make a delicacy, it is even better.
Today we give you a great Jamaican Coffee Cake recipe that makes the perfect snack.
Jamaican Coffee Cake Ingredients
For 1 people
- 2 tablespoon(s) peanuts, chopped
- 3 tablespoon(s) Margarine, melted
- 2 tablespoon(s) sugar
- 1 cup(s) sugar
- 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla
- 3 cup(s) all purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) cinnamon powder
- 1 medium egg
- INGREDIENTS FOR TOPPING:
- 1 tablespoon(s) baking powder
- 1/2 cup(s) breadcrumbs or cornflakes
- 1 cup(s) milk
- 2 tablespoon(s) Margarine, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
Jamaican Coffee Cake Directions
Combine flour, baking powder, salt and sugar, mix well and set aside.
Combine egg, milk, melted Margarine (which was allowed to cool) and vanilla; mix well.
Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in the liquid mixture. Mix quickly and lightly.
Scrape the batter into a lightly greased baking tin.
Combine all the ingredients for the topping and mix well. Sprinkle topping evenly over the surface of the batter.
Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a skewer inserted, comes out clean.
SERVE NOTE: This cake is perfect for a coffee break.
Yield: 12-14 slices.Enjoy
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Hmmm!!! There is nothing like some well brewed Jamaican coffee, but when that coffee is used to make a delicacy, it is even better. Today we give you a great Coffee Cake recipe that makes the perfect snack. Check it out below.
For 1 people (
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Combine flour, baking powder, salt and sugar, mix well and set aside.
Combine egg, milk, melted Margarine (which was allowed to cool) and vanilla; mix well.
Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in the liquid mixture. Mix quickly and lightly.
Scrape the batter into a lightly greased baking tin.
Combine all…
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No one can deny that the fish dish is a favorite, no matter where you are. Seafood is mostly good for you. In Colombia, we have a variety of options and today, we will sample the Amarillo a la Monseñor or Elevated Steam Fish. COLOMBIAN AMARILLO A LA MONSEÑOR - COLOMBIAN FISH DISH By: Stacey Ann Smith In … Continue reading Treasures of Colombia: Colombian Amarillo A La Monseñor (Colombian Fish Dish)
The spring and summer seasons are made to be enjoyed, by sipping long cool drinks.
We will be sweating like bulls not far from now, getting all dehydrated and looking for quick solutions to relieve out discomfort.
Today we give you a refreshing Jamaican Tropical Punch recipe to do just that when the time comes.
Check it out below.
INGREDIENTS Tropical Fruit Punch
For 4 people
- 1 cup Mango Juice
- 1 cup Carrot Juice
- 1 packet Lemonade Drink Mix
- 1 cup Guava Juice
- 4 cup(s) water
- 1 bottle ginger ale
- 1 cup Pineapple Juice
DIRECTIONS Tropical Fruit Punch
Mix one packet of Lemonade with 4 cups water.
Add all other ingredients to the lemonade and mix well.
To Serve: Serve Chilled.
ENJOY
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The spring and summer seasons are upon us, thankfully the dreadful winter is gone, for the rest of this year at least. We will be sweating like bulls not far from now, getting all dehydrated and looking for quick solutions to relieve out discomfort. Today we give you a refreshing recipe to do just that when the time comes. Check it out below.
For 4 people ()
Mix one packet of Lemonade with 4 cups water.
Add all other ingredients to the lemonade and mix well.
To Serve: Serve Chilled.
ENJOY
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