Ed: These baked ground beef empanadas are one of my most beloved comfort foods. I remember my school days, when my mom used to put one or two empanadas in my lunch box, and I would enjoy them at recess. I don’t recall what other kids were eating, but I loved my lunch! Every time I…
Appetizers
Fresh Pineapple and Bean Salsa
(c) Ed Valdizan Ed: This is a funtastic, refreshing salsa for when you have the craving for something savory and sweet, cool, and delicious, but with relatively few calories and plenty of fiber. I am so happy to share the recipe with you because I know that you will enjoy preparing this pineapple and black…
Basic Cream of Vegetable Soup
Robin: This soup is so easy to make and produces a much tastier (and nutritious) soup than the kind you find in a can. You’ll use sufficient actual vegetables that you won´t even need to thicken the soup after you blend it, saving calories and making this dish gluten-free. At the time and place where…
Hearts of Palm Ceviche (Ceviche de Palmitos)
Ed: Ceviche is traditionally made with raw fish soaked in lime juice, but here’s a version for those who prefer to follow a vegetarian/vegan diet or those who simply do not like to eat fish. This exquisitely fresh ceviche contains only ingredients of vegetable origin. It is made with hearts of palms, a tropical vegetable consisting…