Creamy Cilantro Chicken Salad with Greens

Creamy Cilantro Chicken Salad with Greens

This is the recipe #1 that I shared this past weekend at Balance Tierra. I wanted to prepared something that was easy and quick, yet fresh and full of flavor. Since the theme was cooking healthy on a budget to celebrate Earth Day, I thought this Creamy Cilantro...
Salmon Mousse

Salmon Mousse

When I am entertaining at home I love serving little bites and having variety. Sharing my food is something I truly enjoy. I’d probably have a party every week if I could and if I didn’t have to clean the house before and after the party 🙂 This Salmon...
Pisca Andina – A Warm Tradition from The Andes

Pisca Andina – A Warm Tradition from The Andes

I can’t believe it has been a year since I started blogging about the food I make and some of the food I eat. It has definitely been a year full of fun and learning experiences. I am truly enjoying this hobby and I am glad to share it with you. To celebrate the...
Cilantro Chutney

Cilantro Chutney

I posted this Cilantro Chutney as part of my Grilled Lamb Chops last summer, but as one of my friends put it (I am quoting you Emmy!) “This recipe is good enough to have its own post” I couldn’t agree more! Ever since I learned about chutneys while...
Hearts of Palm & Avocado Soup

Hearts of Palm & Avocado Soup

I am into soups right now, blame the weather, but it doesn’t bother me because I love soups. Hearts of Palm & Avocado is a delicious salad combination. My mouth waters when I think about it, and it always makes me think of roasted chicken or grilled steaks,...
Lentils with Spanish Chorizo

Lentils with Spanish Chorizo

I love cooking with dry beans. Legumes are a very inexpensive source of protein and I keep a stack of them in my pantry year round. Although I probably don’t cook them as often as I should, essentially because I know I can never make them as good as my mom. She...
Homemade Chai Latte

Homemade Chai Latte

Once the cold weather starts, let’s say around mid-October all the way to March (Yes, March!), Chai Latte becomes one of my favorite drinks. I love tea! Hot or cold; black, oolong or white; with or without milk; with or without sweetener. I just love it! Chai is...
Pork & Tomatillo Stew

Pork & Tomatillo Stew

Sunday is my favorite day of the week. It happens to be my “day off” and I usually start it very early in the morning with a cup of coffee and a food magazine sitting in the couch. Having “me” time and planning (in my head) what I will make for...
Butternut Squash Curry

Butternut Squash Curry

This week I bring you some Indian flare with this Butternut Squash Curry recipe. I try to make a meatless meal at least once a week, I think it is fun to find new ways to present vegetables to my kids. Anything I accompany with rice they’ll eat anyway. Curry and...
Arroz con Pollo – One Pot Wonder

Arroz con Pollo – One Pot Wonder

This post was published in the February 19th issue of the Capital City Hues newspaper. To read the newspaper article click here. This new year started rougher than I planned and what can be better than this all-in-one meal that not only is one of the best recipes but...