Quinoa is a common staple in the Andean region. It is considered a super food and is getting more and more common in the USA. I buy mine from Trader Joe’s – who happen to import it from Bolivia, where I grew up. We ate quinoa all the time as kids and I encourage you [...]

Gazpacho is a cold tomato soup that is deliciously fresh! It is made in a snap and is great as an appetizer or as a light meal. It is also quite healthy as it has no fat and is loaded with fresh veggies. Buen provecho! Amazon.com Widgets Print the Gazpacho Recipe Here

I love grilling shrimp because it intensified the flavor and is ready really fast! Shrimp kabobs are very easy to make. This particular recipe calls for shelled, deveined shrimp. You will need to either buy it like that or get a special deveiner tool which slides under the shell and removes the vein. Place the [...]

This salsa is always, always a hit when I make it. People love it so much that they sometimes eat it as a salad! It requires a lot of chopping but I promise you that you will be very pleased with the final result. You will need to have some bottled jalapenos because you will [...]

This is the recipe I sent in to Oprah’s audition. It is a great way to make a fresh, healthy meal very quickly. Simple make sure that you have all of your ingredients in place before you start. Print the Chicken, Shrimp & Veggie Stir fry Recipe Here Amazon.com Widgets

You will need: 2 medium cucumbers, peeled and finely sliced 1 small red onion, finely sliced 1/2 cup rice wine vinegar 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt Bring the vinegar and sugar to a boil, mixing constantly until sugar is dissolved. Add salt and mix well. Remove from heat and cool down completely. Place the [...]