Anyone who's been to Colombia before knows just how good the food is.
From arepas to chocolate con queso, Colombia has some of the most delicious foods in the world. We rounded up 14 of our favorite recipes so you can get a taste of Colombia at home:
1. Arepas
What it is: Flattened maize cakes that are grilled and filled with a wide range of ingredients. (Or sometimes served without a filling).
Simple, comforting, and versatile. Serve these babies with just about anything that could use a little something extra. Get the recipe.
2. Chocolate con Queso
What it is: Hot chocolate with melted cheese in it.
It may sound like an unusual combination, but the salty-sweet flavors go together perfectly. Get the recipe.
3. Sancocho Trifásico
What it is: A hearty soup made with three different types of meat and a variety of veggies.
The perfect soup for meat lovers. Get the recipe.
4. Pandebono (aka Pan de Bono)
What it is: A simple bread made with cheese, starch, and corn flour.
If you're gluten-free, you'll definitely want to try these rolls. Get the recipe.
5. Arroz con Coco
What it is: Fluffy rice cooked with coconut.
A bowl of this rice is the ultimate sweet and comforting snack. Get the recipe.
6. Bandeja Paisa
What it is: A hearty platter of all kinds of things — typically beans, eggs, plantains, rice, avocado, sausage, and a variety of other foods.
A plate of everything you want to eat and nothing you don't. Get the recipe.
7. Ajiaco
What it is: A flavorful chicken and potato soup.
The perfect soup to eat during cold nights, when you're feeling sick, or for no real reason at all — it's just that good! Get the recipe.
8. Patacones
What it is: Green plantains that are twice-fried and flattened.
A popular snack made all over the world and served with all kinds of dishes. Get the recipe.
9. Aborrajados
What it is: Fried plantains that are stuffed with cheese.
If sweet plantain and cheese had a baby, it would be aborrajados. Get the recipe.
10. Obleas
What it is: Caramel sandwiched between two thin wafers.
Crunchy, sweet, and delicate all at the same time. Get the recipe.
11. Changua
What it is: Soup made with eggs and milk typically served for breakfast.
Kind of like a chowder, only way way better. Get the recipe.
12. Empanadas
What it is: Pastries stuffed with a variety of fillings and fried until crisp.
Not exclusive to Colombia, but very popular (and for good reason). Get the recipe.
13. Cazuela de Mariscos
What it is: A hearty stew made with a variety of seafood.
Colombia's take on France's bouillabaisse. Get the recipe.
14. Arroz Atollado
What it is: A comforting dish of rice, chicken, pork, and veggies.
This is one of those stick-to-your-ribs kind of dishes we all need in life. Get the recipe.
