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In honor of Earth Day, how about whipping up something green in the kitchen, like this Mexican style calabacitas dish? (Photo/BettyCortina)

3 “green” recipes for Earth Day!

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If you’re looking for ways go green on Earth Day, here are three delicious ideas: Make one—or all!—of the following and you’ll not only be savoring … Read More

This Brazilian-style palmitos salad is creamy and rich but still healthy and light. (Photo/Betty Cortina)

Lighter Latin recipe: Brazilian-style palmitos salad

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If you’ve ever been to a Brazilian steakhouse—that carnival of grilled meats that begins with the mother of all salad bars—then you’ve likely tasted … Read More

It's spring time and that means fresh veggies are everywhere! For finicky eaters, try incorporating them into everyday dishes, like rice, and adding classic Latin flavors. (Photo/Betty Cortina)

A healthy idea: asparagus cilantro rice

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It’s spring time and that finally means longer, sunnier, warmer days plus a new crop of fresh vegetables. And while many fruits and veggies are available … Read More

Looking to rev up your energy? Try this protein-packed, low-fat Latin inspired salad to keep your engine going. (Photo/Betty Cortina)

A healthy idea: Energy salad!

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The next time you’re tempted to reach for a Red Bull or that fourth cafécito of the day to try to rev yourself up, here’s something to try instead: … Read More

The ultimate classic Latin soup—sancocho—is interpreted in many different ways across Latin America—all hearty and warming. (Photo/Betty Cortina)

How to make: sancocho

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“Latin American cooking,” writes chef and cookbook author Marciel Presilla, “is womanly, slow, and round like the olla, the soup pot that is always being … Read More

Mexican style quinoa (Photo/Betty Cortina)

A healthy idea: 3 flavorful alternatives to white rice

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Let’s agree on this: Latin food—whether Caribbean, Mexican or South American—is packed with flavor. I firmly believe that’s because we Hispanics are not … Read More

One of the best ways to lower your sodium intake? Use less processed foods and reach for more homemade ingredients, like this easy tomato sauce. (Photo/Betty Cortina)

3 recipes to help you say adios to sodium

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All week long we’re focusing on our five food resolutions of 2013, with lots of delicious recipes and tips on how to eat better this year. From posting yummy … Read More

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A healthy idea: Mexican style quinoa

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Consider it the Latino super food of the moment, an inheritance from our Inca ancestors. Quinoa, a small, ancient seed that behaves like a grain but packs the … Read More

Homemade dressings, like the above avocado vinaigrette, are easy and fast to make, and a healthy alternative to the store-bought bottled version.

A healthy idea: homemade dressings

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Have you ever read the label of a supermarket salad dressing bottle? Seems you need an MIT degree just to pronounce half the ingredients, not to mention they … Read More