Winter squash such as acorn contain a good amount of vitamin C which is about one-third of the daily value in every cup and has anti-inflammatory benefits.  Paired with Thanksgiving leftovers star ingredient, the turkey, you’re  adding high protein to your meal as well.  This dish is simple, versatile  and will impress unexpected guests that are […]

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 […]

In honor of the Hunger Games movie, Mi Cocina decided to replicate the main character’s favorite lamb dish.  Lamb ranks high in Omega-3 and provides antioxidant minerals that have been shown to help lower risk of cardiovascular disease health. In this sweet and savory recipe, we included dried plums (also known as prunes) which aside from the […]

Traditionally, this chicken is prepared with the skin on but in this recipe, it’s been removed in order to keep the chicken low in fat and calories.  Quick shout out to my long time Peruvian friend, @sharonmc17 who gave me the inspiration for this delicious dish. Featured on Fox News Latino Ingredients ⅓ cup white […]

Plantains are a staple in tropical regions and most of Latin America including Brazil. They’re a great source of potassium and dietary fiber. Green, yellow, fried, baked, boiled, grilled or sauteed, there is not one cooking style that hasn’t been explored with this versatile banana that is treated the same way as potatoes. In this recipe, […]

The various spices used in chai tea have been used in traditional Asian medicine for centuries. Black tea, the base ingredient, contains antioxidants which can help lower blood pressure and cholesterol. Something Hispanics are all too familiar with. Antioxidants are also believed to be beneficial to heart health.  Black tea also contains a small amount […]

Gasp! Paella without using rice?  But it’s really quite delicious.  Like Superman, Quinoa is the strongest grain because it contains  more protein than any other grain.   It’s also high in fiber, minerals and a great source of vitamins.  It’s not heavy like most other grains.  It cooks up nice and fluffy but still has a […]

With the holidays around the corner, sweet treats are inevitable.  So why not take part but be smart?  Many Latinos suffer from diabetes and high cholesterol both of which lead to heart problems or are simply lactose intolerant. This dish was an inspiration from my sister who is always looking for ways to improve her […]