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Sweet summer corn lightly coated with lime infused mayonnaise, a touch of hot chili powder and cojita cheese. Also known as the Mexican street corn salad, elote

Warm Mexican Corn Salad

June 21, 2012

Mom's Spanish chicken and rice, otherwise known as arroz con pollo is a delicious one pot meal the whole family will love.

Mom’s Spanish Chicken and Rice

June 19, 2012

A lighter fresh take on a margarita! Fresh squeezed citrus juice and a splash of seltzer makes this fresh and lighter, with no added sugars! So go ahead, enjoy your margarita (or two) this Cinco de Mayo!!

Citrus Margarita Spritzer

May 3, 2012

100% grass-fed buffalo burgers with melted cheddar jack cheese and pico de gallo wedged in between two whole wheat tortillas.

Skinny Buffalo Burger Quesadilla

April 25, 2012

Chicken a la Criolla, a simple yet flavorful Latin dish made with stewed boneless skinless chicken thighs bell peppers, onions, garlic, tomatoes, olives, cilantro and spices. Slow cooker or Instant Pot directions provided.

Chicken a la Criolla (Crock Pot or Instant Pot)

January 9, 2012

Sofrito Chicken Stew, skinless chicken drumsticks, slowly stewed in light beer, scallions, tomatoes, cilantro, peppers, garlic and spices.

Sofrito Chicken Stew

August 16, 2011

A wonderful summer salad made with lump crab meat, summer tomatoes, sweet charred roasted corn, cilantro, hot peppers and zesty lime juice. Serve this over mixed greens or tostadas as a main dish or you can put this in martini glasses as a fancy appetizer.

Summer Tomatoes, Corn, Crab and Avocado Salad

August 3, 2011

Grilled Steak Fajitas

Grilled Steak Fajitas

July 28, 2011

Salpicón is a fresh homemade Colombian fruit beverage. It's served cold and loaded with chopped fruit such as watermelon, papaya, strawberries, pineapple, oranges, apples, bananas and carbonated soda.

Colombian Salpicón

June 10, 2011

Spring peas, ground turkey, cumin, cilantro and potatoes come together to create this quick comforting weeknight dish.

Ground Turkey with Potatoes and Spring Peas

May 31, 2011

Horchata de arroz is a deliciously refreshing Mexican beverage made from rice milk, sugar and cinnamon and served chilled over ice. Wonderful for those who are lactose intolerant if you substitute the milk for almond milk.

Brown Rice Horchata

May 3, 2011

Rice, black beans, tomatoes, scallions, cilantro and lime juice, every bite of this colorful side dish will feel like one big fiesta in your mouth! Use leftover rice and this side dish comes together in minutes.

Fiesta Lime Rice

April 28, 2011

This spicy red salsa is made with fresh tomatoes, roasted jalapeño, garlic and cilantro, pureed in a blender then simmered until the tomatoes deepen in color. Serve with your favorite baked chips and Sinless Margaritas!

Salsa Picante Roja (Spicy Red)

April 27, 2011

This seriously addicting light dressing is the perfect topping on any salad or even great as a dip. Not a fan of cilantro? No worries, this dressing has so much flavor without, leave it out and add some fresh parsley instead.

Creamy Cilantro Tomatillo Dressing

January 31, 2011

Colombian Aji Picante

Colombian Aji Picante

January 20, 2011

For the meat and potato lover, this hearty quinoa soup is for you. A nourishing one pot meal, typically served with aji and avocado on the side.

Beef, Potato and Quinoa Soup

January 18, 2011

Sweet and spicy slow cooked barbacao pork sweetened with brown sugar, cola, chipotle chilies, green chilies, cumin and spices. Delicious over cilantro lime rice and black beans.

Slow Cooked Sweet Barbacoa Pork

January 12, 2011

I made my favorite Cuban sandwich into a quesadilla filled with roast pork (pernil), ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard! Perfect for a quick lunch and a great way to use up my Slow Cooker Pernil.

Cuban Sandwich Quesadilla

January 6, 2011

Pork shoulder marinated overnight in garlic, citrus juices, cumin and oregano and slow cooked all day in the slow cooker.

Slow Cooker Pernil (Puerto Rican Roast Pork)

January 3, 2011

Beans are high in complex carbohydrates, protein and dietary fiber, low in fat, calories and completely cholesterol-free. Eating as little as a half a cup of beans a day can be beneficial in reaching your dietary needs. These beans were a hit with my family, all that was leftover was this little bit shown here over rice, topped with aji verde sauce.

White Northern Beans with Aji Verde Sauce

December 14, 2010

Black bean soup is a very hearty soup, super high in fiber, and so inexpensive to make. It's perfect topped with low fat sour cream and fresh chopped herbs such as chives, cilantro or scallions.

Black Bean Soup

September 7, 2010

My family's favorite grilled or broiled chicken seasoned with Latin flavors to create the best tasting chicken!

Broiled or Grilled Pollo Sabroso

June 18, 2010

Shrimp, avocados and melted cheese, what a combination!

Shrimp Quesadillas with Tomato Avocado Salsa

June 2, 2010

My husband loves fajitas! It's the only thing he ordered while we vacationed in Mexico... every single day! I could never order the same meal everyday, but that's a different story. These shrimp fajitas he claimed were better than any he's ever eaten in a restaurant. Wow! Now that's a compliment from my fajita loving husband!

Shrimp Fajitas

May 10, 2010

Skinny Loaded Nachos with Turkey, Beans and Cheese

May 3, 2010

Turkey and Black Bean Enchiladas

April 16, 2010

These chicken quesadillas are a meal in one! Loaded with chicken and veggies and very filling (I couldn't finish mine). I made these for dinner with my leftover avocado mango salsa but these are also great for lunch or you can even serve them as appetizers.

Chicken Quesadillas

February 6, 2010

Garlic Shrimp

January 15, 2010

Scallion Cilantro Rice with Habaneros and Lime

January 13, 2010

Turkey Cuban Sandwich

November 26, 2009