This calabacitas a la mexicana recipe is a perfect easy side dish for all of your favorite Mexican dishes. This Mexican side dish comes together in less than 20 minutes, and is an easy way to incorporate more vegetables into your meals. You’re going to want to bookmark this recipe and use it over and …
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You know you love tamales, but do you know all the different types of tamales you can choose from? I’m a Latina dietitian, and most of my clients want to know whether tamales are healthy. But there’s so much variety with tamales that it’s important to discuss the different options, flavors, and cooking techniques when …
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Are tamales good for you? If you’re like many of my Latino nutrition clients, you may be heading into the holiday season worried about health impacts of your favorite holiday foods. You may be surprised to learn that tamales are actually quite nutritious–providing fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Plus, depending on the filling, tamales may be …
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A tour of common holiday drinks across Latin America and tips on how to enjoy them healthfully!
In my humble opinion, a Cuban meal isn’t complete without a generous serving of Cuban style black beans! Cuban black beans and rice is my ultimate comfort meal, and one of the first recipes I truly mastered. This dish is special because it’s made with Cuban sofrito, which adds the signature flavor to Cuban cooking. …
This Cuban sofrito recipe is the start of all your favorite Cuban classics–black beans, picadillo, arroz con pollo, and more. Like Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic, Cuba has its own spin on sofrito that gives its cuisine its signature flavor. To make your food truly taste Cuban, you’ll want to master this recipe. In …
What is sofrito, and why do I talk about it so much as a Latina dietitian? Sofrito is a vegetable base added to a lot of Latin American (particularly Caribbean) and Mediterranean cooking. It gives Caribbean food its signature flavor, and also adds a lot of interesting nutrition benefits to the dish! In today’s blog …
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Need a gift idea for the Mexican food lover in your life? I’ve got you! These Mexican food gifts are perfect for the Mexican cooking expert in your life (or for yourself–I won’t tell). I’m a dietitian, but I’m also a total foodie and Mexican food nerd. Exploring Mexican culinary traditions has made me more …
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