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 […]

NATIONAL NACHOS DAY! In this recipe, I used lean meats and simple veggies. Basically, nachos with the works WITHOUT the guilt. Ingredients • 1 pound ground turkey breast • 2 tablespoons olive oil • ½  cup chopped bell green pepper • ½  cup chopped red bell pepper • ½  cup chopped onion • 2 garlic cloves, minced […]

NATIONAL CHOCOLATE DAY! Looking to impress? Here’s a tasty yet fancy looking cake without all the fuss. One slice of this blissful chocolate goodness and your loved ones will think they died and went to heaven. Although it’s not the oozy type of molten cake, it sure does come close in terms of texture. Featured […]

Now you too can make award winning chili! When I first decided to partake of the 3rd Annual Day by Day Hope Foundation Chili Cook Off competition, the last thing I expected was to win. Nonetheless, I’m grateful for the win, the support and the camaraderie shared with all cooks. Congrats to all! Ingredients 2 […]

It’s National Liqueur Day and I’m calling all of my RumChata, chocolate, coffee lovers!!! Ingredients 2 parts RumChata 2 parts espresso (chilled) 2 parts milk (your choice) 1 part chocolate syrup (plus more for drizzling) whip cream (optional) Directions Pour all ingredients into shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously. Pour, top with whip cream and […]

It’s NATIONAL TACO DAY! Kung Pao chicken is typically pretty healthy because you are stir frying the chicken but the sodium can be pretty high. For this reason, we’ve replaced chicken stock with white wine and opted for a low-sodium soy sauce. We’ve also topped the recipe with a crunchy red cabbage which acts like […]

One corn tortilla is a healthy source of fiber, with 1.5 g in each small serving. Fiber is essential for many aspects of your health, particularly digestive health. Fiber helps your bowels digest foods, transport nutrients and eliminate waste. Fiber may also help you achieve and maintain a healthy weight because it provides a feeling […]

Most cheeses contain high percentages of acidic fats making them a fairly fatty food to consume. However, if made with goat milk, it is much lower in fat, making it a healthier alternative. This milk also contains linoleic acid, an acid that helps to burn fat. The inspiration for this dish came from a Mexican […]

Salmon is low in mercury in comparison to other fish and contains important protein and unsaturated fats. Like many other dark leafy greens, spinach is high in vitamins.   It is one of the most nutritious foods available and is an excellent promoter of cardiovascular health. Yams are rich in vitamin B6, which helps reduce levels […]

There is strong Italian influence when it comes to Argentinean cuisine. This particular dish comes from Northern Italy but in Argentina it is served with pizza. Alone, as served here, it is a great gluten-free meal. Chickpea flour, a staple in India is main ingredient. Despite its high carbohydrates content, it is also high in […]