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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
May 7, 2014 - 8:20 am
Hearty Carribean Seafood Stew
I’ve always been enticed by the smells of the tropics. Living many years in a cold weather climate,…
August 4, 2014 - 9:32 am
High Five Your Way to Perfect Portion Control
Six months ago, when one of my closest friends, Rachel, called me for nutrition advice on how to lose…
January 8, 2014 - 7:45 pm
Seared Scallops with Romesco and Sweet Eggplant
Though succulent sea scallops are the star of the show, peppery Romesco sauce and flash fried eggplant…
July 9, 2014 - 9:32 am
A Healthier Potato Salad!
Potato salad is one of the most popular side dishes for cookouts and parties but with the low-carb craze,…
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…
March 10, 2014 - 9:00 am
Dairy Free Cuajada de Limon
Making your own condiments is so satisfying. They are those little backdrops in recipes you never…
July 25, 2014 - 9:09 am
All In The Family: A Weekend With My Culinary Idols
I come from a long line of chefs. My dad and his dad (my grandfather) are my culinary idols, with their…
October 1, 2014 - 9:02 am
Challenge Accepted: October Unprocessed
As summer bids us farewell, it's time to look forward to the seasons ahead. While it might seem premature…
November 24, 2014 - 10:34 am
Surprisingly Easy Thanksgiving Roasted Brussels Sprouts
It's Thanksgiving WEEK!!! So, when it comes to Thanksgiving dinner, we all know the turkey is the star…
October 24, 2014 - 9:04 am
Bring Brazil Home This Fall with this Butternut Squash Soup
Nothing screams fall like butternut squash! It's sweet, starchy and nutty flavor is the protagonist…
August 19, 2015 - 10:59 am
Grilled Chicken with Mango and Nectarine Kabobs
Fire up the grill with these delicious and super easy to make kabobs. Just a few ingredients—that…
March 6, 2014 - 12:00 pm
Your Favorite Latin Dishes Reinvented: Lower Calories, Same Homemade Flavor
When we decide to cut back on calories and aim for a healthier lifestyle, our favorite foods are sometimes…