Today is National Cocoa Day! This Mexican hot chocolate is popular during the Christmas holiday and is especially welcoming during those cold winter mornings.  The cornmeal ingredient makes it filling (almost a meal) and loaded with health benefits such as help lower cholesterol and help manage diabetes.  Accompanied by a light cheesy Brazilian bread, it makes for […]

This pork shoulder recipe, more commonly known among Latinos as pernil, is a dish heavily marinated with garlic. Traditionally served on special occasions, it is sure to please a crowd. The aroma of this recipe reminds me of my childhood. You just knew something special was happening if there was a pork shoulder in the oven […]

Yuca mash is very similar to mash potato with a slightly grainier texture. In this recipe, we’ve incorporated a huancaina cheese sauce giving it a spicy Peruvian touch. Featured on Fox News Latino. Ingredients 2 ½ pounds yuca root, frozen 1 medium to large onion, sliced + ½ cup chopped onion 4 tablespoons olive oil, […]

This Peruvian potato salad is topped with a spicy creamy cheese sauce that is  enjoyed during the holiday season.  In this recipe, we added seared  scallops which provide a great source of vitamin B12, an important nutrient for  cardiovascular health.Serves 8. Featured on Fox News Latino Ingredients • 8 Medium to large yukon potatoes • […]

Although not healthy by any means, it just wouldn’t be the holidays without some coquito.  In this recipe, we did manage to cut back a bit on the sweet and replaced by using fat free milk.  Here’s to saving a few calories this holiday season. Serves 6. Featured on Fox News Latino Ingredients 1- 15 […]

This recipe is low in every way.  Low in calories.  Low in carbs.  Low in sugar. Low in fat.   After eating a bountiful Thanksgiving meal, this light dessert is a perfect finish for your crowd. Makes 12 servings. Featured on Fox News Latino Ingredients 2 pkg. (1.5 to 2 oz. each) vanilla flavor fat free sugar […]