International Flavors

Ensalada de Salmón y Aguacate (Salmon and Avocado Salad)

8 comments August 2, 2012

Hot summer days make me tired and cranky, so I try to keep things simple in the kitchen. So on those days when you’re too tired to cook something fancy, this salad makes a wonderful and satisfying lunch or dinner for the whole family. You can serve it as a side dish or as your [...]

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Ensalada de Quinoa y Pollo (Quinoa Chicken Salad)

10 comments July 16, 2012

I love Quinoa no matter how it is prepared, and the fact that it is such a healthy grain, is an added benefit. This Quinoa Chicken Salad is ideal for a picnic or barbecue, as it’s very easy to put together and can be made the night before serving. This is a different type of [...]

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Whole Wheat Pasta with Pears, Walnuts and Gorgonzola Cheese

6 comments July 12, 2012

Whole Wheat Pasta with Pears, Walnuts and Gorgonzola Cheese is a recipe that has been kicking around my head for a while and I’m so excited to finally be sharing it with all of you. It’s always a joy to share something that turned out even better than I had anticipated! It’s versatile and easy [...]

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Ensalada de Pepinos Marinados (Marinaded Cucumber Salad)

8 comments July 7, 2012

This Marinaded Cucumbers dish is one of my easy summer go-to’s. It’s a perfect side dish, and can be prepared ahead of time, for convenience. I love the tangy and sweet dressing. I Hope you all enjoy it too. Buen provecho!

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Picadillo Cubano (Cuban Ground Beef Dish)

15 comments July 5, 2012

Picadillo Cubano is a simple, but satisfying popular Cuban dish. I like it because it’s easy to prepare and tastes brilliant. The flavors of this dish are incredibly intense and rich. You’ll just have to go and make it yourself to see what I mean. You’ll love every bite of this dish, I promise. Buen [...]

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Salmón con Salsa de Alcaparras (Salmon with Capers Sauce)

12 comments June 26, 2012

This Salmon with Capers Sauce is delicious and easy enough to make as a weeknight meal. If you’re not into salmon, just use your favorite fish. This delicious sauce would be fabulous on whatever you pour it, such as chicken, turkey, tofu or pork. I served the salmon on top of white rice with avocado [...]

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Quinoa salad with Avocado, Tomato and Cucumber

9 comments June 23, 2012

I love this Quinoa salad because it is light, fresh and easy to toss together, yet it’s so delicious that you can serve it at your next party or picnic with family and friends. I don’t add the cucumber until serving time, so they retain their crunch. Buen provecho! Ingredients:
(4-6 serving) Quinoa: 1 tablespoon olive [...]

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