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What do I like about food? Everything! Food is my passion. At breakfast, I’m thinking about lunch. At lunch, I’m thinking about dinner. I like the shopping (going to local Farmers’ Markets and exploring any ethnic grocery stores that cross my path) the prepping and most importantly I like the eating. I come from a long line of Latino cooks. I grew up with espresso, black beans and rice, dark rum, roasted chickens, olive oil, garlic, lemon, cilantro etc.etc... Big family gatherings centered around food were a common ritual in my home. There was never a lack of loud music; loud talk; and loud, colorful food. When I was four, my mother gave me an easy bake oven. She ... (more...)

There’s nothing like a lettuce wrap to bring you into spring. The perfect balance of hot and cool, these lettuce wraps make you feel light and satiated at the same time.You can serve these as a starter, or, when paired with brown rice and salsa, as a main dish. Serves 4 as an appetizer or 2 as a main course.What you’ll need:2 tablespoons olive oilTwo 8-ounceboneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1/2-inch dice8 lettuce leaves (preferably green leaf lettuce)Soy Joy sauce (recipe below)1 avocado, dicedHeat the oil in a large sauté pan over ... (more...)