“Arroz Con Dulce” (Sweet Coconut Rice Pudding)

“Arroz Con Dulce” -- Coconut Rice Pudding (Photo: Margarita Persico)

“Arroz Con Dulce” — Coconut Rice Pudding (Photo: Margarita Persico) “Arroz Con Dulce” literally means sweet rice in Spanish. This is a very popular dessert in Puerto Rico during the holidays. Rice puddings are popular throughout Central America year round, and are prepared in a variety of ways, though made with dairy. But in Puerto Rico and in the Dominican Republic, cout milk is used instead of cow’s milk making it dairy free, cholesterol free and . . . → Read More: “Arroz Con Dulce” (Sweet Coconut Rice Pudding) “Arroz Con Dulce” (Sweet Coconut Rice Pudding)

Orange-Ginger Carrot Soup

Carrot Soup (Photo: Margarita Persico)

  Carrot Soup (Photo: Margarita Persico) This is a wonderful soup year-round. During the summer this soup is refreshing due to the orange and the carrots, and during the winter this soup is great due to the ginger’s warming properties. The first time I made this soup, I loved it so much that I brought to work to share with coworkers. Everyone loved it except one, my boss, who said it was too “girly” and then . . . → Read More: Orange-Ginger Carrot Soup Orange-Ginger Carrot Soup

Chocolate Coconut Almond Date Truffles — Pure Joy!

Chocolate Almond Date Truffles (Photo: Margarita Persico

Almond Date Truffles (Photo: Margarita Persico For the almond, , dates and lovers, here is a great treat for you. And this one is truly special. The ingredients are easy to find. And as with the Date recipe I concocted during my stay in Costa Rica, this one too is guilt free. Or at least, I like to think so since I can eat one truffle for a little over 100 calories. * That is, if . . . → Read More: Chocolate Coconut Almond Date Truffles — Pure Joy! Chocolate Coconut Almond Date Truffles — Pure Joy!

Eleven breakfast ideas

Breakfast recipes at The Healthy Dish (Photo: Margarita Persico)

More Breakfast Recipes at The Healthy Dish (Photos and Recipes: Margarita Persico) Eleven breakfast ideas check below: CREAM OF YAM WITH QUINOA Breakfast cream of quinoa Ultra Breakfast Smoothie French Toasts Sweet Potato Pancakes with Apple-Strawberries Sauce Easy Breakfast — leftovers Sunday Breakfast Colorful Breakfast Smoothie Carrot-Avocado Smoothie Green Smoothie Cream of Oatmeal   Don’t miss a beat, LIKE our Facebook Page, click here, or join our group: And subscribe to The Healthy Dish on top . . . → Read More: Eleven breakfast ideas Eleven breakfast ideas

Milk – non dairy

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Animal source milk may be considered a good source of calcium, but many people due to allergies are reducing or avoiding dairy products. Others are trying to reduce fat and cholesterol intake, which ever may be the reason to avoid dairy there are many options that are also healthy ones. Many people are substituting with rice, sesame, soy or almond milk. I make my own at home. Below are my two favorite recipes. Click on the . . . → Read More: Milk – non dairy Milk – non dairy