Arepas are a common snack food or starter served at Venezuelan restaurants or street stalls, known as areperias. They are small round fried cornbreads, which can be stuffed with a variety of fillings, ...

When friends back home ask me how the food is in Colombia there has never been hesitation in replying — fabulous. Arepas de choclo con queso are a case in point. Arepas can be a cross between sweet ...

Queso blanco, (Paisa brand is my favorite) grated on large whole box grater Mix together the masarepa, salt and water until combined. Fold in the fresh corn kernels. Knead the dough for 1-2 minutes ...

“You just healed my hand with an arepa con queso,” Mirabel Madrigal tells her mother, Julieta, in the movie “Encanto,” while holding a cheesy arepa – a round corn cake. “I healed your hand with love,” ...