Archive | December, 2010

Cucumber Hummus Chipotle Cups

Hummus is a popular Middle Eastern dip commonly served with pita bread and vegetables.  In this recipe, we’ve added a couple of ingredients to give it a Latin flair. Hummus is a healthy snack that is high in fiber because of the chickpeas, and has no cholesterol.  Consider this appetizer for your next party! Featured […]

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Ravioli with Mouth-Watering Spanish Sauce and Queso Fresco

A good way to use up fresh vegetables is to make some mouth-watering Spanish Sauce.  It’s a versatile sauce that can be used over chicken, steak, seafood and in this recipe, ravioli.  It’s low in sodium and appealing to vegetarians.  My daughter, Madison loved it!  Oh and check out the pretty little wooden salt keeper.  […]

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Gluten Free Pumpkin Waffles with Cranberry Orange Papaya Sauce

I thought of this recipe with my good friend and colleague in mind.  After learning that Nichole Brown couldn’t enjoy most of my recipes because she suffers from many food allergies, including items containing gluten. Gluten is a specific type of protein, but one you won’t find in meat or eggs. Instead gluten is found in wheat, […]

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You down with PPP? Pastelón de Pavo y Platano

”I’m sure you’ll find use for these”, were my friend, Jessica’s exact words when  she handed me three sweet plantains, just days after Thanksgiving (knowing I’d still have leftovers).  Well, she knew exactly who she was talking to.  Sweet plantains are yummy and have so many ways to prepare but they are most commonly served […]

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