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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 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…
November 30, 2013 - 7:00 am
Tasty Lentil Vegetarian Taco Salad
Yes! You can enjoy the great taste of a taco even though you’re a vegetarian. In fact, since…
February 4, 2014 - 3:30 pm
Chino Latino Honey Nut Clusters
Chinese culture has long influenced the landscape of Latin America. Since at least the 1970’s…
April 24, 2014 - 7:03 am
Vegetarian Black Beans & Rice Casserole
If you like casseroles, but are looking for a lighter take on these heavy dishes, look no further than…
December 31, 2013 - 9:29 pm
Guajillo Spiced Roasted Red Pepper & Fennel Soup
This healthy, fragrant soup will round out your New Year’s Eve menu in just minutes. Serve it…
December 16, 2014 - 1:47 pm
Sugarcane Skewered Pork with
Pineapple Chipotle Salsa
Holiday entertaining is upon us and with Christmas and New Years coming up, try this easy party recipe…
April 18, 2014 - 7:13 am
Springtime Paella, Sub Quinoa
The snowfalls have ceased, the outside air temperature is almost regularly 60 degrees and I’ve spotted…
April 29, 2014 - 7:06 am
Get ready for Summer with this Ensalada Verde
Summer is just around the corner and with warm weather comes skin-baring clothes and swim attire. It’s…
May 2, 2014 - 7:16 am
Chicken Tortilla Soup with Tequila on the Side
My great friend Alice King, who is also a great cook, was feeling for some Chicken Tortilla Soup recently.…
July 17, 2014 - 9:04 am
Mexican Inspired Tofu Scramble
A good breakfast is a great way to start your day. Sure green smoothies are great, but sometimes on…
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…
August 8, 2014 - 10:23 am
Heart Healthy and Delicious Lentils
Out of all the ingredients in my pantry, I consider lentils a super star ingredient. Like other legumes,…