Alex Sanchez, MS, RD, LDNSep 16, 2022Caribbean Root Vegetable Grain BowlTaste test "viveres" or Caribbean starchy vegetables with this tasty Caribbean Root Vegetable Grain Bowl!
Alex Sanchez, MS, RD, LDNMar 15, 2022Black Bean Mango Quinoa SaladThis eye-catching colorful salad features fiber-rich black beans, protein-packed quinoa, and nutritious mango for a tropical main meal!
Alex Sanchez, MS, RD, LDNFeb 17, 2022White Bean and Okra StewThis white bean and okra stew provides a wonderful opportunity to try okra with a budget-friendly and easy-to-prepare recipe!
Alex Sanchez, MS, RD, LDNOct 17, 2021Calabaza Squash Soup“Calabaza” is a tropical squash with a mild sweet and nutty taste, similar to butternut squash and acorn squash.
Alex Sanchez, MS, RD, LDNMar 11, 2021Stewed Eggplant ("Berenjena Guisada")This relatively inexpensive and easy-to-prepare dish is a great way to enjoy a rainbow of vegetables in one meal or as a side to an entrée.
Alex Sanchez, MS, RD, LDNMar 4, 2021Coconut Milk Fish Stew ("Pescado con Coco")Bring the taste of Northern Dominican Republic into your home with this tropical fish dish!
Alex Sanchez, MS, RD, LDNFeb 18, 2021Stewed Dominican Beans ("Habichuelas Guisadas")Rice and beans a staple dish of Dominican and Latinx culture, and a healthy one at that!
Alex Sanchez, MS, RD, LDNFeb 5, 2021Homemade Dried Sazon Spice Mix (Without MSG)Sazon is a wonderful seasoning blend and staple used in many Latinx meals! The term "sazon" means "seasoning" in Spanish.
Alex Sanchez, MS, RD, LDNDec 3, 2020Homemade Green Sofrito (Fresh Veggie Seasoning Base)Homemade "sofrito" also known as "recaito" is an aromatic, herbaceous seasoning paste that is a base for many Latinx recipes.
Alex Sanchez, MS, RD, LDNNov 19, 2020Brown Rice ("Arroz Integral")Learning how to cook brown rice in a way that all will enjoy is an essential kitchen technique.