I first had arepas con queso in Cartagena, Colombia, and learned the recipe during a subsequent trip. Now they are a favorite in our household. I mean, who doesn't love a cheesy, crispy corn cake ...

I ordered the chicken and steak combo arepa rellena (corn cake stuffed with egg, rice, been, avocado, plantains, lettuce, tomato, cheese, and drizzled with a Colombian green sauce (most likely ...