(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…
Chili Powder vs. Ground Chile
(Robin:) Are chili powder and ground chile the same thing? The short answer is a resounding NO. While they both add flavor and “heat” to a recipe, chili powder and ground chile are very different things, and it’s important to know the difference. The two ingredients are definitely not interchangeable in recipes. Chili Powder Chili powder…
Cilantro Chicken
Robin: Though cilantro is usually used raw (sprinkled onto or stirred into a salsa or salad, for example), this chicken recipe brings out the herbs´s “star power” and makes it shine as one of the main ingredients in a hot entree. With cilantro, there is usually no middle ground—people either love it or hate it….
Watermelon and Strawberries Salad
Ed: For every moment of summer relaxation and recreation there are always one or two dishes that go very well, and I have one of them for you today. This simple, fresh, delicious salad is made with chunks of watermelon, romaine lettuce, and slices of strawberries. It is finished with the delicious help of a…
Gelatin Marshmallow Spirals
Robin: Don’t you just love it when something is super easy to make but looks like it took great skill and all day to do? This is one of those things. You start with just a box of jello powder (any brand and flavor) and some mini marshmallows, and end up with attractive two-toned spiral…
Pineapple Slices with Coconut Gelatin
(c) Robin Grose[/caption] Robin: Way back in the mid-1950s, an ad came out for Dole pineapple that consisted of a recipe in which a sweet dish was created by replacing the juice in a can of pineapple slices with gelatin. Once gelled, the contents of the can were emptied onto a platter and sliced. This…
Locos for Jello
Gelatin desserts are easy to make, tasty, versatile, and suitable for all ages and most occasions. Here’s why it is time to make jello cool again!
Basic Cream of Vegetable Soup
You can forget the canned stuff—you can easily make your own healthful, creamy soup with this recipe and the fresh veggies of your choice.
Hearts of Palm Ceviche (Ceviche de Palmitos)
An exquisitely fresh ceviche salad made entirely from ingredients of vegetable origin: canned hearts of palm, celery, hot peppers, ginger, herbs, and fresh lime juice.
Shrimp in Curry Sauce
This quick Caribbean-style entrée of shrimp in a sauce made with curry powder and tropical fruit will be a party in your mouth.