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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
February 17, 2014 - 4:00 pm
Royally Bathed Oxtail with Garlic Thyme Polenta
Yes, Oxtail is the part of the Cow (or Ox) that comes from exactly where it sounds like. If you didn’t…
May 23, 2014 - 10:01 am
Your Memorial Day Menu Reinvented: Latin Style
Memorial Day Weekend is quickly approaching and I have finally completed my BBQ menu for a small group…
October 31, 2014 - 2:07 pm
Trick free Treats for Halloween!
Halloween doesn’t need to be one big sugar rush followed by a subsequent, hazy crash. You can indulge…
March 21, 2014 - 9:44 am
Bursting Blueberry Bok Choy Muffins
Typically, when we think of muffins we think of huge, sugar-laden delights that might taste scrumptious…
May 12, 2014 - 7:04 am
#Whin & Dine in Washington Heights & Inwood – May 12th -23rd
#WHIN & DINE is the official Washington Heights & Inwood dining week celebration in which participating…
April 15, 2014 - 7:05 am
Brazilian Cashew Nut Strudle with Guava and Lime
Recife, Brazil is an unlikely area for a Jewish community but the small enclave in the port city has…
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 1, 2015 - 11:22 am
Power Up with Camote and Eggs Breakfast
Camote, yams and batatas are just some the hundreds of tuberous vegetables species there are. Unlike…
October 22, 2013 - 2:07 am
8 Health Benefits Of Pumpkin You Never Knew
This time of year the entire nation goes loco for pumpkins. The patches are filled, el niños are excited…
January 21, 2014 - 12:20 pm
Baked Bacalao with Greens and Garlicky Rice
Are you looking for something quick and easy to cook for dinner tonight? Look no further because…
December 2, 2014 - 8:31 am
Better than Casserole Green Beans with Chorizo and Toasted Almonds
The holidays can be tricky to navigate if you’re thinking about healthier eating. Everyone wants…
August 23, 2013 - 11:21 pm
#3 White Sangria
Stemming from Spain, Sangria is now common throughout Latin America. It is typically a red wine…