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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
March 30, 2016 - 8:00 am
Champurrado: Mexican Hot Chocolate
by: Suellen Pineda Spring is almost here! But, wait, it’s still a bit cold out there. Well, chilly…
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…
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…
March 24, 2014 - 8:20 am
Tropical Mango Lime Shrimp
I remember growing up when I lived in Puerto Rico for a few years. Where I lived there was a Mango tree…
March 20, 2014 - 9:06 am
10 MUST Have Cooking Tools
I don't know if it's just me, but cooking in another person's kitchen is so nerve racking. There's something…
March 19, 2014 - 8:32 am
Add some flavor with Tamari Sauce!
Are you looking to add a new sauce to your pantry for those days you just want something different?…
March 25, 2014 - 7:42 am
5 Food Safety Facts All Home Cooks Should Know
Even if you do not aspire to cook in a restaurant one day, all cooks need to know some basic safety…
May 6, 2014 - 7:17 am
8 Red Foods That Rule for A Healthy Heart!
Historically, Latinos were viewed as the least likely to die from heart-related diseases. This, believe…
December 1, 2014 - 10:13 am
Tia Carmen’s Turkey Picadillo
Enjoy the holidays with good taste and health and be sure to find this recipe in the Healthy Latin Eating cookbook,…
May 27, 2014 - 9:25 am
Adrienne Bailon shouts out HLE in OK! Magazine
Our favorite talk show host from The Real and OK!’s style contributor, Adrienne Bailon, shares her…
February 5, 2014 - 12:00 pm
Mint: The Sweet, Organic Way To Improve Your Health
When we think of mint, we’re immediately reminded of sweet, Cuban cocktails and flavored ice cream,…
August 1, 2014 - 10:42 am
3 Latin Dishes You Should Make This Weekend
With so many recipes out there, we've compiled a list of the three must-try recipes for you and your…