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"A very rich pound cake that is traditional in Colombia and is used to make the even richer Torta de Coco (Coconut Cake), the recipe for which is posted separately. You will note that this cake contains no baking powder or soda--just a bit of brandy and lots of eggs."

Ingredients: eggs, salt, sugar...

"I only saw recipes for Venezuelan and Ecuadorean Arepas so I thought I'd share this one. It's from my Colombian friend."

Ingredients: colby-monterey jack cheese, cornmeal...

"A really amazing, very rich cake from Colombia--a sort of bread pudding except instead of using bread, it uses pound cake (I have posted the recipe for the traditional Colombian pound cake). It's worth making just for the aromas of the cooking syrup and then the torta baking--but you will love eating it as well."

Ingredients: cinnamon sticks, eggs, raisins...

"These were made for me last Christmas by a friends mother. She made them so delicately and with such love that I was inspired to make them myself after my visit to her home. They are very addictive, and believe me when I say that you can't just eat one. I actually had about 7 while I was at her house, and my stomach was just about ready to explode..."

Ingredients: cinnamon sticks, white cheese...

"A very easy to prepare recipe, a easy recipe to prepare a delicious and nutritious lunch."

Ingredients: pepper, eggs, onions...

"I had this in the afternoon one day, it was something light and refreshing to have for lunch, but was told that in Colombia, people have this for breakfast. I think, it's great, any time of the day."

Ingredients: pepper, eggs, fresh cilantro...

"Puffy baked omelette with butter fried bananas on top."

Ingredients: eggs, milk, parsley...

"Adapted from Chef Rafael Palomino's recipe, found on OChef.com. Posted by request. Arepas may be made in advance through step 8, covered with a damp towel and refrigerated up to 1 day before grilling."

Ingredients: corn kernels, cornmeal...

"Looking for yummy South American recipes for the Zaar World Tour#7, I came across this on the internet. Enjoy!"

Ingredients: pepper, cream, muenster cheese...

"My grandmother made these when I was little, I still ask her for them every time I see her. A fun way to do breakfast!"

Ingredients: pepper, Fritos corn chips...

"One of the most delicious, thick, rich, creamy smoothies I've ever had! "Avena" means "oats." I got this recipe from the book Simply Delicioso, by Ingrid Hoffman."

Ingredients: cinnamon, old-fashioned oatmeal...

"These little treats are usually eaten as a snack, with afternoon cocoa or for breakfast. Traditionally they are made with a non-pasteurized milk cheese, but here cottage cheese is used since it is readily available in the US and is similar in taste and texture."

Ingredients: cottage cheese, eggs, milk...

"I couldn't find arepa flour near me, so I decided to improvise and came up with this recipe. It still tastes just as good. I promise."

Ingredients: corn kernels, cornmeal...

"Elegant and very easy to make. A perfect ending to any dinner party."

Ingredients: eggs, fresh lime juice...