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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 6, 2013 - 7:32 pm
How To Make Lechon Asado the Healthy Way
I grew up watching whole pigs slowly spinning over an open fire, their succulent aroma filling the entire…
November 25, 2013 - 8:00 am
Last Minute Thanksgiving Feast
I know Thanksgiving is this week and if you are anything like me, the cooking, and maybe also the grocery…
January 29, 2015 - 9:37 am
Keep toasty with this Bacalaito Frittata
There’s one thing on my agenda when I step foot on Puerto Rican soil, it's to jump into a car, hair…
March 14, 2014 - 10:31 am
TGIF: Your Favorite Latin Cocktails: Reinvented (Less Calories, More Flavor!)
It’s Friday night, and you’re hosting a cocktail party in a few hours. Nothing formal - just good…
February 10, 2014 - 3:30 pm
Sweet Tuna Salad
Today I'll be sharing my secrets on how to make your kids eat tuna salad. Believe me, they will love…
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…
March 26, 2014 - 7:24 am
Warming 3 Bean Vegetable Chili
As these last few weeks of cold weather linger, here's an easy, satisfying chili to keep you warm. This…
July 8, 2015 - 9:54 am
Get Your Omega-3s the Delicious Way: Walnut Crusted Salmon
In its most simplistic way, healthy food has always provided us with powerful nutrients to fight disease.…
September 12, 2014 - 9:05 am
The Wonders of Turmeric
Discover the Wonders of Turmeric! When was the last time you ventured into the herbs and spices aisle?…
December 28, 2013 - 10:47 am
Grilled Lamb Chops & Merguez with Chimichurri
This is another simple recipe that will wow your guests for that New Year's celebration. I like…
March 31, 2014 - 7:09 am
Welcome Spring with this Spectrum Salad
Using color in food to stimulate the senses is a must. We eat with our eyes first. Consider…
January 27, 2014 - 3:30 pm
Citrus with Chile Lime Seasoning
It’s the dead of winter and most of the country is getting pummeled by snow and all sorts of inclement…