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Grilled Chicken Stuffed Poblano Peppers
By: Suellen Pineda, RDN, CDN Poblano peppers are just perfect for stuffing! Being milder than Jalapeño, poblano is one of the key ingredients in Chiles en Nogada, a traditional Mexican dish from Puebla, where this chili pepper is native to. Poblanos can be found fresh or dried. When dried, poblanos…
Quinoa with Calamari Salad
By: Suellen Pineda, RDN, CDN Quinoa is one of my favorite “grains” to eat! You can make savory and sweet dishes using quinoa. This seed is less starchy than rice or wheat, which makes it a great choice for people watching the quality/quantity of carbs they eat. It is an excellent source…
Turmeric and Coconut Sherbet
By: Suellen Pineda, RDN, CDN We hope that by now turmeric is part of your spice rack! This marvelous spice is native to South and Southeast Asia and has been heavily used due to its intense mustardy yellow color and earthy flavor. Turmeric is part of the ginger family that you might be more familiar…
Naranjilla (Lulo) Popsicles
By: Suellen Pineda, RDN, CDN Naranjilla is a staple fruit in Ecuador and Colombia where is known as Lulo. Its name can be misleading given that the fruit does not resemble the flavor or texture of naranjas (Spanish for orange). The best way I can possibly describe the flavor of naranjilla would…
Cool Down This Summer with Honduran Style Horchata!
By: Suellen Pineda, RDN, CDN Horchata is a very popular rice drink. Almost each and every country in Latin America has its own version of it. Basically it consists of soaking uncooked rice―amaranth is also used―with other ingredients such as peanuts, morro, pumpkin and sesame seeds in water,…
Past Posts
June 20, 2013 - 12:34 am
Cuban Media Noche Empanadas
I've been making empanadas for years now, inspired by my Grandmother who diligently prepared these cocktail…
December 11, 2015 - 12:50 pm
Oh, Oovina!!! New Restaurant, GREAT Food!
New to the restaurant world, Ooviña is making noise as they enter this competitive industry. Located…
July 15, 2013 - 1:23 pm
Citrus Mango Shrimp Ceviche
It’s hot out there. When I woke up yesterday morning and opened my front door to get the paper it…
May 13, 2014 - 3:37 pm
10 Health Benefits of Garlic: Culinary and Nutritional Powerhouse
There really is nothing like garlic. Whether you sauté it with some onions or mince it, it is one of…
February 11, 2014 - 4:00 pm
Pan Seared Halibut with Pesto Quinoa and Tangy Slaw
This dish is hearty enough to keep you warm in the winter yet not weighed down in the summer and the…
March 12, 2014 - 9:54 am
Vegan lunch… Cauliflower Trio with Spinach and Chive Puree
Cauliflower is one of the most diverse vegetables around. It lends itself to many different cooking…
December 23, 2014 - 2:42 pm
Light and Crisp Baked Malanga Chips
During my last trip to La Isla Del Encanto my dad introduced me to root chips. They were crunchy, salty…
December 16, 2013 - 2:00 pm
Cinnamon Chickpea Stew with Crispy Cauliflower Florets
I don’t know about you but I have some clean-eating to do since the Thanksgiving holiday and the continued…
October 14, 2014 - 9:16 am
Causa Peruana: A Scrumptious Potato Starter
Peruvian cuisine is trendier than ever before! Peruvian dishes are absolutely delicious from starters…
December 27, 2014 - 7:57 am
Use Up Leftover Christmas Chicken: Cabbage and Chicken Sandwiches
No idea what to do with leftover chicken, turkey or roasted pork? Make some sandwiches! Honestly, these…
June 3, 2013 - 5:46 pm
5 Cheap and Easy Ways to Get In Shape
In a difficult economy, joining a gym can feel like an expense we just cannot take on. In fact, even…
August 11, 2013 - 1:56 am
#2 Pina Colada
There is nothing that says tropical vacation better than the classic Pina Colada. Straying from…