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Meatless Empanadas: Savory Picadillo Empanadas

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April 8 is National Empanada Day and here is a sneak preview. What better way to celebrate than to bring you one of my favorite meals tucked into an Empanada. Growing up, picadillo was the number one requested meal in our house. A rich ground…
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Main Grain: 6 Ways to Do Quinoa Breakfast Recipes

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Quinoa breakfast recipes? Absolutely! This ancient grain and superfood extraordinaire from South America is a great way to start the day. Quinoa was a staple of the Incan diet because it's incredibly hearty and easy crop to grow and it's packed…
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Phenomenal Fennel: 10 Fennel Recipe Ideas You Need to try Now

Eating well and living well go hand-in-hand—there's a reason you often feel like crap after eating crappy, bad-for-you foods and you feel energized and full of life when you eat nutritious dishes. We're not suggesting you ditch the pizza…
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Lenten Capirotada (Bread Pudding)

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When cooking Mexican cuisine, I like to explore and experiment with the sweeter side of what the culture has to offer. One of my favorites is Capirotada which has also been called the Mexican version of bread pudding. This dish is traditionally…
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An Easter Sunday Egg Roll Party with Strawberry Cupcakes Inspired by Beatrix Potter

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Throw a fun backyard bash with a classic storybook vibe that the kids are sure to love this Easter Sunday. Inspired by The Tale of Peter Rabbit, this party is the perfect backdrop for those sweet Easter outfits you’ve picked out for the…
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Asian Chicken Tacos at the South Beach Wine & Food Festival

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Recently at the South Beach Wine & Food Festival in Miami award winning chefs highlighted their gastronomical creations. During the event, chef José Mendín from Pubbelly Group and chef Cesar Zapata from The Federal got to join Aaron…
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Cooking for Lent: Ancho Honey Glazed Salmon

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So you’ve been sticking to the meatless Fridays rule for Lent, but now find yourself running out of ideas. Look no further. ViveMejor.com has shared with us another delicious fish recipe. This ancho honey glazed salmon is quick and easy…
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Foodie Files: Brunch Menus Ideas that Always Prevail

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 The bliss of brunch foods calls for gathering your favorite pals at your place to hang out, eat and drink something caffeinated or bubbly, until the sun goes down. For us, this beats out going out to a crowded and noisy restaurant where…
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Heritage Recipes: Tangy & Sweet Pollo con Tomate

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Chicken, the other meat kids love! And so did I when I was little. Beef was too much work and it took too long to chew! So, my abuelita found another way for me to get my protein. She made this chicken with tomato dish which is tangy and sweet.…