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What’s Next in Mexican Cuisine 2019
Cacique and I are once again honoring Hispanic Heritage Month by spotlighting What’s Next in Mexican Cuisine. We’re celebrating the profound impact Mexican cuisine has in America by shining a light on...
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Chorizo Refried Bean Burrito Salad Bowls with Queso Fresco
Chorizo Refried Bean Burrito Salad Bowls with Queso Fresco are packed with layer upon layer of flavor and take just over half an hour to whip up! If given the choice, I’d choose to cook and eat homema...
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Summer Veggie Skillet
Summer veggie skillet is a colorful, delicious and healthful way to celebrate the bounty of fresh summer vegetables! This easy one-pan recipe has zucchini, peppers, tomatoes and corn and is finished w...
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Grilled Salmon With Cotija Corn Salsa
Internet, meet the easiest summer meal ever. Easiest summer meal ever, meet the internet. Here’s what we’re working with: Wild Sockeye Salmon! Grill it up. All it needs is a little salt and pepper. Co...
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Halloween Stuffed Mummy Peppers
I am so excited to share these Halloween Mummy Peppers with you because they are so cute, I’m not sure I can handle keeping them a secret anymore! So here they are! And even better, they are so easy t...
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Grilled Salmon Tacos with Avocado Crema
Grilled Salmon Tacos with Avocado Crema – delicious, healthy and easy tacos loaded with crunchy spicy slaw, a flavorful avocado crema and chunks of grilled tender salmon. We’re in full-on grilling mod...
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Creamy Ancho Chile Thai Noodles
One of my favorite things to eat when we go out is Thai food. I find myself craving creamy noodles I always order. So, I decided to recreate creamy noodles at home and have been enjoying them at home...
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Cotija Falafel with Jalapeño Tahini Crema
One of the best experience in life is traveling around the world exploring diverse cultures and cuisines. When I get to a new location, rather than immediately search for a restaurant, I’ll hit the st...
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One-Pot Cilantro Lime Chicken With Quinoa
I love to cook, but I hate, hate, HATE doing dishes. Yes, I do put my five kids to work on dishes after dinner, because honestly, one dishwasher does not cut it in this household. They’re often just a...
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Grilled Vegetables with Creamy Chipotle Dip
Hello grilling season! It’s time to dust off those grills, head outside and host a party on the patio. Whether you are hosting a big crowd or simply enjoying family time grilling is one of our favorit...
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Citrus Beet Salad with Jalapeño Avocado Crema
Citrus season is a time that I think should be celebrated as much as winter, spring, summer or fall! These beautiful, juicy fruits come to us when the weather is cool and the sky is grey, brightening...
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Cauliflower Jalapeño Hummus with Cheese and Chorizo
NFL season is still on and with sporting event comes food, of course. The best eats are handy and tasty finger foods. And they don't have to be heavy in order to be delicious. This quick, low carb, gl...
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Avocado Zucchini Salad in a Pepita Cilantro Dressing
Yes! The photo pictured above is what I call my entertaining ‘guests’ salad. I can make this salad with a few ingredients that I usually already have in my house. It comes together in a matter of minu...
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Grilled Watermelon Pizza Pops
We are approaching the last weeks of summer. Luckily, the weather is still ideal for grilling, eating outdoors and enjoying fresh and juicy foods. These summery and fun Grilled Watermelon Pizza Pops a...
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Chicken Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing
I grew up spending summers on my grandparent’s farm, playing and exploring from sun up to sun down. I also spent time in their many gardens walking through the rows, picking fresh vegetables, and eati...
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Zucchini Pasta with Queso Fresco
I love summer because it motivates me to use all those beautiful vegetable and fruit colors in the kitchen. It’s this time of the year when it is particularly pleasant to cook lighter meals and even b...
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Smoked Salmon Bagel Sandwich
Eight years ago, before my husband and I started having children, our dinner menu looked so much more different than it does today. For starters, we ate out more. When we stayed in to cook at home our...
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Zucchini Salad With Creamy Avocado Dressing
I prepared this salad for my friend’s birthday barbecue. I needed to bring a side dish that could sit out safely for several hours, and also fit in well with a healthy low-carb cookout. It was a succe...
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Stacked Cheesy Eggplant Enchiladas
Inspiration. I feverishly search for it at the beginning of every year. It could be a new book, a new pathway for a weekend hike, a new workout regimen, and yes, new recipes. One of my New Year’s reso...
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Zucchini Soup with Cotija Crisps
I am going full force on this better for you diet here in 2016. I’ve been thinking of more ways to incorporate an abundance of veggies into my family’s meals, without skipping on enticing flavors. One...
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Pumpkin Quinotto with Crema Salvadoreña
Looking for a different and delicious side for your healthy menu? Give this Pumpkin Quinotto a try. Made with nutritious quinoa and pumpkin, it is a wholesome and delicious twist on risotto and super...
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Grilled Shrimp Brown Rice Salad with Creamy Cilantro Dressing
Summer is here and I cannot think of a better time to head outside to enjoy a festive picnic with family and friends. Spending the day outdoors entertaining picnic style is one of my favorite past tim...
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Cinco Quesos Pizza with Soy Chorizo
This is October and that means it’s National Pizza Month. I have no idea who created National Pizza Month, but they should receive a trophy or something. Here is a recipe inspired by my Mexican roots...
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