Avocado

Quinoa Salad with Pineapple,Mango and Avocado

17 comments May 24, 2012

Quinoa, or quinua in Spanish, is a nutritious grain that is popular in South America. The cooking method is similar to rice, where the quinoa is simply simmered in water until the liquid is evaporated. This Quinoa Salad with Pineapple and Avocado is great for picnics and potlucks, and it also makes a wonderful accompaniment [...]

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Hummus de Aguacate y Limón (Avocado and Lime Hummus)

12 comments May 22, 2012

Hola Everyone, Classic Hummus is one of my favorite dips and I love making my own variations of it. This Avocado Hummus is creamy and tangy, and the perfect snack or appetizer served with plantain chips. You can also add this hummus to roasted vegetables, spread it on bread to make a sandwich, or even [...]

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Tacos para el Desayuno (Breakfast Tacos)

10 comments May 19, 2012

Hola Everyone, May always marks the beginning of the “warm weather” season in my mind. Summer is in the air, what a wonderful time for my kids and me. To celebrate the season, here’s a Breakfast Taco, and the best part is, it’s a super easy recipe. It’s perfect for breakfast, lunch, a weeknight dinner, [...]

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Aguacate Relleno de Salmón (Avocado Filled with Salmon)

15 comments May 16, 2012

Avocado is one of my favorite ingredients, and I could eat them daily! This was a quick lunch and I enjoyed every bite of it. Easy and simple, yet a gorgeous dish that can be served as an appetizer for dinner, or as a main meal for lunch. The salmon harmonizes perfectly with the avocado. [...]

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Quesadilla para el Desayuno (Breakfast Quesadilla)

7 comments April 9, 2012

Corn and flour tortillas are a staple in my pantry. I love making quesadillas, enchiladas, tacos, homemade chips with salsa, burritos, etc. Quesadillas are a quick and delicious lunch, and the variations are endless. I made these quesadillas for breakfast just the other day and they were absolutely fantastic. Buen provecho!

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Arepa Dominó con Plátanos y Guacamole (Arepa with Black Beans, Fresh Cheese, Plantains and Guacamole)

11 comments April 2, 2012

I enjoy taking time on the weekends to prepare a good, hearty breakfast. Very often I let my imagination take control and start playing with ingredients. It had been sometime since I last made a real tasty and satisfying arepa and I was craving one! I wanted to make a meatless arepa though so my [...]

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Salmon con Salsa de Mandarina y aguacate (Salmon with Tangerine and Avocado Salsa)

8 comments March 29, 2012

The salmon in this dish is marinated in a tangerine-honey sauce, cooked in the oven and topped with a fresh tangerine, cilantro and avocado salsa! I love the way the flavors from the salmon complement the flavors of the tangerine and avocado salsa. This dish is easy to make and really great for spring and [...]

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