hello! This easy healthy fancy sandwich is my junior daughter's favorite lunch! Grilled red and yellow peppers, grilled red onions, Dijon mustard, goat cheese, kale and mustard sprouts (or microgreens), S&P, on Ezekiel sprouted grains bread. I grilled the veggies on my panini press. Just brushed them with a little... Continue reading

hello! I lost count of how many time I've made this deliciousness! It's full of flavor, super easy, healthy, and very satisfying. It keeps well in the fridge for few days. Note: The dressing is what makes this salad so special! MEXICAN QUNOA INGREDIENTS 1 cup cooked quinoa (follow package... Continue reading

hello! ORANGE AND BEET SALAD -Red and golden beets (boiled, peeled, sliced) -Blood oranges, navel oranges, grapefruit (peeled, sliced) -Red onion thinly sliced -Cilantro (minced) Dressing: 1/4 c white wine, 2tb honey, 2 tb vinegar, 1 tb Dijon mustard, 1/4 teasp salt, pepper to taste, 1 tb olive oil NJOY!... Continue reading

hello! I surprised my daughter with one of her faves!!! Grilled veggies (red onion, bell peppers, zucchini, yellow squash) seasoned with salt and black pepper, chopped kale, wild rice, vinaigrette made with balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, chopped basil!, salt and black pepper. I use the panini press to grill the... Continue reading

Most of the times, improvised recipes turn out to be the best! This "NUTTY FRUITY SALAD" could become one of my faves!!! I had spicy corn nuts in my pantry and wanted to make a salad around them. So, i basically used everything in my pantry and fridge that could... Continue reading

hello! SCALLOPS WARM SALAD INGREDIENTS Serves 4-5 1-2 tablespoons fried capers (drain caper and fry in a little olive oil, set aside on a paper towel, and season with S&P) 2 tablespoons olive oil 12 scallops (thoroughly pat dried and little side ligament removed) 2 tablespoons butter 2 bunches broccoli... Continue reading

hello! CRISPY BASIL BACON SALMON Serves 3-6 INGREDIENTS 3 pieces of salmon (about 2 lb) preferably all same thickness and pieces of middle section of fish as shown on picture 1/2 teaspoon salt Black pepper to taste 1 tablespoon non-salt Italian seasoning 5-6 strips bacon (chopped) 4 tablespoons fresh basil... Continue reading

hello! ZOODLES WITH CHIMICHURRI AND FRIED CHEESE Serves 4 Inspired and adapted from HalfBakedHarvest INGREDIENTS: 3 zucchinis cut with a vegetable spiral slicer (or shaved with a vegetable peeler) 1 cup of cherry tomatoes cut in halves 1 avocado (peeled and sliced) Processed (or finely chopped and combined) 1/2 cup... Continue reading

hello! This broccolini dish is as bright and crisp as a Spring sunny day! INGREDIENTS: 2 bunches broccolini, half sliced red onion, 2-3 roughly chopped garlic cloves, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (more or less to taste), 1/4 cup champagne (white wine, chicken/vegetable broth works), juice of half lemon, salt... Continue reading

hello! I could not be more excited about these French macarons, made with nutty tasting pepitas (pumpkin seeds) instead of almonds and filled with spiced rich Mexican hot chocolate ganache. MUY BUENO!!!! TIPS FOR BETTER MACARONS: Use aged eggs. Leave them at room temperature 1-3 days. Weight ingredients precisely on... Continue reading

Ricotta and Goat cheese, red bell pepper jelly, few drops of lemon juice, S&P toast. Tostada de queso Ricotta y queso de cabra, mermelada de pimentón rojo, unas gotitas de jugo de limón, sal y pimienta. Continue reading

hello! This is such a nutritious and satisfying salad, perfect for dinner! For roasted chickpeas with Sazón and Cilantro: Preheat oven to 425F. Rinse and dry well canned chickpeas (organic when possible). Spread them on a baking sheet, add a generous amount of salt (i suggest 1/2 teaspoon per can... Continue reading

hello! HECK OF A GOUDA SANDWICH! Just grill mushrooms, red peppers, and red onion with S&P, olive oil and balsamic vinegar (i use the panini grill for this). Make sandwich with these grilled vegetables, good quality smoked Gouda cheese, any greens, like spinach or lettuce, mayo, mustard, S&P. drizzle some... Continue reading

hello! This mildly sweet quinoa can be accompanied by any kind of meat or vegetables. COCONUT PIGEON PEAS QUINOA Serves 4-6 servings INGREDIENTS 1 can full-fat coconut milk (organic when possible) 1 cup quinoa 1 can pigeon peas (organic when possible) 1 3/4 cups water 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1... Continue reading

hello! BEET CARROT APPLE GINGER GRANITA INGREDIENTS 3 apples (cored and coarsely chopped) 3 carrots (peeled and coarsely chopped) 1 beet (peeled and coarsely chopped) 1 grapefruit or 2 oranges (peel and pith removed, and coarsely chopped) 1 lemon (peel and pith removed) 1"x1" piece ginger (or to taste) Water... Continue reading

hello! GREEN PLANTAIN FRIES Green plantain are mildly sweet and fry and bake perfectly! Just peel plantains and cut them up into French fries or very thin slices (this step can done ahead of time, cover with plastic wrap, and set aside until ready to fry/bake. For frying, preheat about... Continue reading

hello! Panzanella is a Tuscan salad usually made of stale bread chunks, tomatoes, vinegar, and olive oil. This is my take on panzanella with a Latin spin ;) Tips: *You can use store-bought croutons, but nothing substitutes homemade toasty bread! You can make your own croutons by cutting 6 cups... Continue reading

hello! Shakshuka is a North African dish of poached eggs in tomato sauce usually served in a cast iron pan. SHAKSHUKA WITH HOMINY AND BRATWURST INGREDIENTS Makes 4-5 servings 4 bratwurst roughly chopped 1 1/2 cups onion (diced) 1 cup red bell pepper (diced) 2 15.5 oz cans hominy 2... Continue reading

hello! Pesto is an Italian word that means "to crush". For this recipe, we will make the pesto straight in the saute pan! BROCCOLI PESTO PASTA Makes 4-6 servings INGREDIENTS 1 lb cooked pasta ( reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta water) 2/3 cup olive oil 6 big cloves garlic... Continue reading

hello! Pan de Jamón (ham stuffed bread) is a holiday tradition in Venezuelan cuisine, and it's usually serve as part of a full meal together with hallacas (Venezuelan tamales), hen salad, and pernil (shredded pork). Also, more soft and moist bread then stuffing. Pan de Jamón Stix are perfect as... Continue reading

hello! COQUITO MACAROONS INGREDIENTS Makes about 30 macaroons 3 cups unsweetened shredded coconut 1/4 cup almond flour (or finely ground almonds) 1/2 cup white rum 1 cup sweetened condensed milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 egg whites 1/4 teaspoon salt INSTRUCTIONS Pre-heat oven to 325 F. Line a baking sheet... Continue reading

hello! RICOTTA AND SWISS CHARD BAKED EMPANADAS INGREDIENTS FOR FILLING Makes about 8 empanadas 3 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 onion (diced) 1 clove garlic (minced) 2 bunches Swiss chard (ribs removed, and roughly chopped) 1 egg (beaten) 1 cup ricotta 1/4 cup parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon parsley (chopped) Zest of... Continue reading

hello! TURKEY BAKED EMPANADAS Makes about 8 empanadas INGREDIENTS 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 lb ground turkey 1 onion (diced) 2 clove garlic (minced) 1 cup red bell pepper or fire roasted (diced) 2 tablespoon Latin Sazón (see picture below) Black pepper to taste 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 3 tablespoons... Continue reading

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hello! Easy DIY Holiday gift!!! Just choose your favorite recipe that includes spices. Layer spices in a glass jar and attach recipe card with twine! For these, i used my Latin Sazón recipe and Weck jars. Latin Sazón recipe: http://www.zullin.com/ideas_/2015/09/hello-i-made-my-own-salt-free-latin-sazón-its-the-only-seasoning-you-need-to-give-that-latin-flavor-to-your-meats-veget.html hola! Fácil "hazlo-tu-misma" regalo para Navidad! Simplemente escoge tu receta... Continue reading