ELIZABETH, New Jersey -- Colombia and Venezuela may have a lot in common culturally, but there is no better debate between both countries than the ownership and taste of their famous corncakes known ...

These thick corn cakes can be stuffed with cheese, eggs, or meats, and they're a breeze to make at home. The last time I ate an arepa was pre-pandemic. I met with an old friend and we chatted ...

Arepas are to Venezuela what tacos are to Mexico, burgers to the U.S.—part of the national identity. They’re crisp, cornmeal patties eaten at just about every meal, as likely to be sold on street ...

To prepare the meat-stuffed arepas, first take care of the marinade: place the brisket in a baking dish and season with salt (1), paprika (2), cumin (3), and pepper. Massage the meat well on each side ...

Being a vegetarian doesn't mean subsisting on steamed broccoli and bowls of pasta. In her monthly column, nearly lifelong vegetarian Sarah Jampel will tackle cooking, eating, and navigating the world ...

The first time I had an arepa, my life changed. I was at a restaurant in Crown Heights and ordered two, which came out warm and gooey to the touch. One bite in, and so much flavor and texture filled ...

Arepas, the easily adaptable corn cakes enjoyed throughout Venezuela, Colombia, and parts of the Caribbean continue finding their way onto the menus at local restaurants and roving food trucks.

Puyana (@Puyana) is a Venezuelan writer living in Austin, Texas. He is working on a novel titled Freedom Is a Feast set in Venezuela. The past three months have been bad for Venezuela — some of the ...

A snap to make, these tender, sweet corn arepas de choclo from the food stylist Mariana Velásquez make an excellent summer meal. By Melissa Clark In Colombia, where the food stylist Mariana Velásquez ...