When I was in elementary school my passion for nutrition sparked because it was taught to me at an after school class. The class was mandatory for my 5th grade class and many kids dreaded it because they made us eat vegetables. I even remember seeing kids crying because they didn’t want to try new …
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In this recipe you will find two different salsas. A habanero-pineapple and a chipotle-mango salsa. These salsas are very good and refreshing, perfect for the summer weather. They can compliment many different things such as chicken, fish, and even crackers. Don’t let the name throw you off, it doesn’t necessarily have to be really spicy. … Continue reading Habanero-Pineapple And Chipotle-Mango Salsa
Every time I eat chicken nuggets they remind me of my childhood. They were my favorite meal at any fast food restaurant and I would always choose them over hamburgers. At that time I would eat anything on site (like every other kid,) but once I started getting older I became a picky eater. What … Continue reading Quinoa Chicken Nuggets
Lasagna is hands down my favorite dish, and over the years it has become my specialty! There’s nothing better than a homemade lasagna right? The classic recipe is hard to beat, but I was up for the challenge to make it even better. At first I was skeptical about substituting the pasta for the zucchini, … Continue reading Zucchini Lasagna
Usually when I eat pasta I prefer quinoa pasta, simply because I am not a fan of whole wheat. If you’re like me and you dislike whole wheat you can always replace it with another alternative. I would recommend trying quinoa or this pasta that I recently received as a gift. It is called Bona Chia … Continue reading Avocado Pasta
Mushrooms are a unique ingredient that can be used in many different ways. We tend to limit our options by only using a certain kind, white mushrooms. Although they are the most harvested, other mushrooms such as the Portobellos, the Morel, and the Bolete can also be used in the kitchen. Out of all of … Continue reading Portobellos Stuffed With Chicken
Summer is rapidly approaching and the warm weather calls for fresh food and snacks. Seafood is at the top of my list when I’m looking for something quick, delicious and refreshing. This week I decided to make ceviche, but I added a little twist to it. Instead of using fish or shrimp I replaced it … Continue reading Jicama Ceviche
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