Rich and tasty sauce tastes great on almost anything!
Tasty tofu can find its way in sushi too!
A quick and easy dish to make for the vegetarians, and high protein!
Arroz con gandules is a combination of rice, pigeon peas and pork, cooked in the same pot with Puerto Rican-style sofrito
This Mofongo recipe is an extremely tasty and filling dish made with plantains
Quick fix for a hot summer day. Add ice cubes for better taste!
With fresh vegetables wrapped in rice paper, these Vietnamese spring rolls are a refreshing appetizer for an Asian-inspired meal.
The chile relleno is a dish of Mexican cuisine that originated in the city of Puebla.
In Chinese culture, Bitter melon possesses the “cooling” or “Yin” property that’s much needed during this hot summer. This property is one of the holistic perspectives in Chinese medicine and for generations it has been considered an effective way to cool the body or to counter balance the “warmth” from other foods.
Nopales comes from the Nahuatl word nohpalli for the pads of the cacti plant. The plant is a common ingredient in Mexican dishes and can be served as a toping. However, this recipe serves as a main dish. It was my favorite growing up along with the agua de nopal.
Eggs contain a high dose of protein, healthy fats, and antioxidants that fight cancer and reduce the effects of aging. Tomatoes are packed with vitamins A and C, calcium, potassium, and lycopene. Eating cooked tomatoes may act as a kind of internal sunscreen, according to researchers at the Universities of Manchester and Newcastle, England, by helping block UV rays.
Polish naleśniki (nah-lesh-NEE-kee) are crepe-like pancakes that can be made thin, as in this recipe, orthick. When they are filled with jam, fruit, or sweet or savory fillings, they are known as blintzes, but the name in Polish remains the same.
Ramen can be vegetarian's favorite too. This recipe is very simple, perfect for a home alone lunch!
In the hot summer day, treat yourself with a healthy homemade smoothie full of vitamins and power!
Also called "green chicken enchiladas". It is a semi fried tortilla bathed in a (red , green, and bean mole ) sauce is filled with chicken, and then rolled up like a skinny burrito.
Corn itself is sacred so it also has to do with the Earth and my purepecha roots. El maiz is different, it has more starch unlike the corn grown in the U.S.
First created by Native Americans, this savory dish of corn, peppers, zucchini, and lima beans is still a favorite in the U.S. South. The name "succotash" means "boiled whole ear of corn."
Sofrito has gone through many modifications and as a result there are different kinds. Even within Puerto Rican culture there are many different ways of making it. Sofrito has also adapted to time, space and location, just like many Puerto Ricans.
Ginger Chai: A Pakistani Tradition. It is good to warm you up in the winter, and to fight off the colds!
Salmon croquettes are delicious and easy to fix. Great for a quick dinner and even cold on salad the next day!