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It’s officially tamal season, and every time I find myself wracking my brain trying to come up with different fillings for tamales to please everyone. Some people don’t eat meat, others feel like the meal isn’t complete without it … some like veggies, others don’t. That’s why I always recommend including 2-3 different fillings when […]

Bean and cheese tamales are a great option when you’re looking for crowd-pleasing vegetarian tamales! Bean and cheese is a classic vegetarian filling for Mexican dishes like tamales, tacos, and more because it adds protein and plant-based fiber. Plus, the melty cheese and soft beans just taste great together! I love making bean and cheese

Tamales de rajas (aka green chile and cheese tamales) are my favorite vegetarian tamal. The poblano peppers are flavorful and combine really nicely with a mild, melty cheese. Plus I love that it’s another way to sneak extra veggies in while enjoying tamales! Tamales can be a bit labor intensive, which is why I love

This is a simple Puerto Rican chicken and rice recipe called arroz con pollo. I love it because it is easy to make, especially for beginning home cooks. It also lends itself to some versatility with ingredients and flavor profiles while being affordable. History I grew up learning about my Puerto Rican heritage from my

Once you learn how to make healthy nachos, you’ll never feel stuck or bored at dinner time again! I may be a dietitian, but I get just as stressed about making dinner as the next person! I can’t tell you how many times I had big plans to make a stew for dinner only to

An easy technique to make your own baked tostadas in the oven.

When you want an easy and flavorful breakfast, try this huevos ahogados recipe.  Huevos ahogados is basically eggs poached in salsa. If you already have salsa made, this recipe takes 5-10 minutes. But even if you have to make the salsa from scratch it’s not too difficult.  You could also try store bought salsa to

As a Mexican-American dietitian, I kind of feel like this avocado tostada with chicken is my version of a quick turkey sandwich.  What I mean when I say that is it’s my go-to lunch–I don’t have to think too hard about it, it takes 5 minutes, and it meets my basic nutrition needs for lunch.