Quinoa Soup With Beef
Quinoa soup with beef Serves: 8-10 people. Seven out of seven Downing family members enjoy this delicious soup. Ingredients Instructions … Continue reading Quinoa Soup With Beef
Category: Cooking With The Downings
Ensalada de Cebolla y Tomate (Onion and Tomato Salad)
Friends, this post was first published in August of 2019. Ensalada de cebolla y tomate (Onion and tomato salad) Salads … Continue reading Ensalada de Cebolla y Tomate (Onion and Tomato Salad)
Grilled CornWith Cilantro Queso Fresco Sauce
Grilled corn with cilantro queso fresco sauce Grilled corn with a cilantro queso fresco sauce is a common treat in … Continue reading Grilled CornWith Cilantro Queso Fresco Sauce
Níspero Chicken
Friends, this post was first published in May of 2020. Níspero Chicken Servings: 2 Preparation: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 … Continue reading Níspero Chicken
Bolon De Verde, Fried Green Plantain Balls
Bolon de verde or fried green plantain balls Yield: For 6-8 people Bolon de verde are green plantain dumplings stuffed … Continue reading Bolon De Verde, Fried Green Plantain Balls
Dulce De Piña
Dulce de piña Ingredients: 1 whole pineapple ½ cup of water ½ cup caster sugar 1 cinnamon stick 2 … Continue reading Dulce De Piña
Caldo De Pata
Caldo de pata (cow feet soup) Serves:10 people This traditional Latin American comfort soup is somewhat of an acquired taste. … Continue reading Caldo De Pata
Mango Ceviche
Mango ceviche We love mangos! This simple mango ceviche recipe has brought us a fair amount of joy. Seven out … Continue reading Mango Ceviche
Fanesca (Ecuadorian Easter Soup)
Friends, this post was first published in April of 2019. A while back we spoke about understanding Culture through language … Continue reading Fanesca (Ecuadorian Easter Soup)
Repe Ljano (Ecuadorian Green Banana Soup)
Repe Ljano (Ecuadorian Green Banana Soup) serves: 8-10 people Repe Ljano is a distinctive creamy soup made with green bananas, … Continue reading Repe Ljano (Ecuadorian Green Banana Soup)
Ceviche de pescado (Fish Ceviche)
Ceviche de pescado Fish Ceviche is one of a handful of Ecuadorian dishes that the Downing family has completely rejected. … Continue reading Ceviche de pescado (Fish Ceviche)
Chicha De Piña
Spiced pineapple drink Serves 8-10 people Chicha de piña is a spiced pineapple drink made by simmering the pineapple skins … Continue reading Chicha De Piña
Ecuadorian Shrimp Ceviche
Ecuadorian Shrimp ceviche Serves 8-10 people. Three out of seven Downings recommend this classical Ecuadorian dish. Click play on the … Continue reading Ecuadorian Shrimp Ceviche
Tree Tomato Ají Sauce
Tree tomato aji hot sauce / Ají de tomate de árbol Yield: ~1 1/2 cups of tree tomato aji Tamarillo … Continue reading Tree Tomato Ají Sauce
Empanadas De Viento
Empanadas de viento (fried cheese empanada) Empanadas de viento are a special Ecuadorian treat. Six out of seven Downings consider … Continue reading Empanadas De Viento
Encebollado de Pescado (Tuna Fish Soup)
Encebollado de Pescado (Tuna Fish Soup) Serves: 8 people This Ecuadorian fish soup is made with fresh tuna, and has … Continue reading Encebollado de Pescado (Tuna Fish Soup)
Plátanos asados con queso (baked ripe plantains with cheese)
Friends, this post was first published in March of 2020. This recipe produces: 6 baked ripe plantainsThis is an easy … Continue reading Plátanos asados con queso (baked ripe plantains with cheese)
Fritada De Gallina (Fried Chicken)
Fritada de Gallina (Fried Chicken) Serves: 10-12 people Fritada de gallina is a delicious and tender Ecuadorian chicken dish. Seven … Continue reading Fritada De Gallina (Fried Chicken)
Níspero Cheesecake
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Locro De Papas (Ecuadorian Potato And Cheese Soup)
Locro de Papa (Ecuadorian Potato and Cheese Soup) Serves: 8-10 people This traditional Ecuadorian soup made with potatoes, onion, garlic, cumin, … Continue reading Locro De Papas (Ecuadorian Potato And Cheese Soup)
Salchipapas (French Fries And Hot Dogs)
Salchipapas (French Fries with Hot Dog) Serves 4 people – 1 potato and hot dog per person. Salchipapas are typical … Continue reading Salchipapas (French Fries And Hot Dogs)
Seco De Pollo
Seco de pollo or chicken stew Yield: For 8-10 people Seco de pollo or seco de gallina is a South … Continue reading Seco De Pollo
Chifles
Chifles (Fried green banana/plantain chips) Chifles are also known as mariquitas, chicharitas, platanutres, platanitos or plataninas, are thin fried green … Continue reading Chifles
Shrimp Stuffed Avocado
This recipe for shrimp stuffed avocado is made with ripe avocado filled with shrimp, red onion, radish, bell pepper, celery … Continue reading Shrimp Stuffed Avocado
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Batido de Frutos Rojos
Batidos are fruit based milkshakes and are perfect to beat the heat of summer. Of course if you happen to … Continue reading Batido de Frutos Rojos
Níspero Jam
Friends, our níspero trees are heavy laden with fruit so it is time to process them into eatable delights. This … Continue reading Níspero Jam
Limonada (Lemonade or Limeade)
Limonada (Lemonade or Limeade) Friends, this post was first published in July of 2019. Serves 6-8 people This quick and … Continue reading Limonada (Lemonade or Limeade)
Pan de Yuca
Friends, this post was first published in September of 2019. Pan de yuca or cheese bread (this recipe is taken … Continue reading Pan de Yuca
Tigrillo: Ecuadorian Green Plantain Mash
Friends, this post was first published in July of 2019. Tigrillo: Ecuadorian Green Plantain Mash Tigrillo is a wonderful … Continue reading Tigrillo: Ecuadorian Green Plantain Mash
Llapingachos (Ecuadorian Stuffed Potato Patties)
Friends, this post was first published in August of 2019. Llapingachos (Ecuadorian stuffed potato patties) Produces about 15 medium sized … Continue reading Llapingachos (Ecuadorian Stuffed Potato Patties)
Cuy Chaqtado (Fried Guinea Pig)
Friends, this post was first published in January of 2020. Cuy Chaqtado Fried Guinea Pig (Ayacucho-style) Guinea Pig is an … Continue reading Cuy Chaqtado (Fried Guinea Pig)
Ají Sauce
Hello friends, this week we are revisiting some of our more popular posts from the past. Make sure you tune … Continue reading Ají Sauce