By Admin, on May 19th, 2012% 
Salad Dressing (Photo: Margarita Persico) This is a versatile salad dressing that can be used on any protein such as meats, chicken, fish and tofu. Recipe by: M. Persico Ingredients 8 garlic cloves, minced 12 twist peppercorns, more or less to taste 4 teaspoons oregano ½ teaspoon sea salt 8 teaspoons olive oil 4 teaspoons lemon juice ½ cup lemon juice 1-cup olive oil ¼ cup water Instructions Crush garlic cloves and place in the blender. . . . → Read More: Adobo Salad Dressing Adobo Salad Dressing
By Admin, on May 16th, 2012% 
Quinoa Salad (Photo: Margarita Persico) Quinoa Salad By Margarita Persico Serves: 4 to 5 Ingredients 2 cups quinoa, cooked 2 cups lettuce leaves, mixed baby greens, romain or Boston lettuce 1/4 cup red onion slices ¼ cups mango, diced ¼ cup pineapple 8 each olives, large Spanish, stuffed with red peppers, slice 1/4 cup dried cranberries, chopped (optional) 1/8-cup currants, raisins or small dried fruits of choice 2 tablespoons basil, fresh, minced 1/4-cup walnuts or pecans . . . → Read More: Quinoa Salad Quinoa Salad
By Admin, on May 12th, 2012% 
Majarete (Photo: Margarita Persico) Majarete is a coconut rice porridge similar to a coconut flan. It is believed that the “majarete” originated in Spain. In the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico and Venezuela the majarete is a dessert, though my mother also made it for breakfast. Cooks in countries such as the Dominican Republic and Latin America use corn meal for their majarete. Venezuelans use wheat and Puerto Ricans use rice flour. My mother’s majarete, similar to a . . . → Read More: The “Majarete” The “Majarete”
By Admin, on May 9th, 2012% 
Tropical Smoothie (Photo: Margarita Persico) This is a quick and easy breakfast or snack. Just three ingredients and water or juice of choice. I also like to add my supplements such as calcium to this mix. I don’t like adding anything that will be too strong and change the taste. To this smoothie I added calcium, milk thistle and an enzyme. When in a rush, I rather use coconut flakes. For other smoothie recipes, check here . . . → Read More: Tropical Smoothie Tropical Smoothie
By Admin, on February 27th, 2012% 
Cabbages (Photo: Margarita Persico) This recipes is not only tasty, but quick, simple and healthy. Ingredients 2 tablespoons Olive oil 1 small organic cabbage, halved, cored and thinly sliced ½ small habanero, minced 2 garlic cloves, sliced 1 onion, medium, diced ¼ cup bean sprouts (optional) 1 small carrot peeled (with potato peeler continue to peel strips to add to this recipe) 1-tablespoon instant soup mix or gluten-free tamari or soy sauce 2 tablespoons peanuts . . . → Read More: Cabbage Patch, The Side Dish Cabbage Patch, The Side Dish
By Admin, on February 9th, 2012% [View the story "Raw Fooders -- what some eat and what they are saying" on Storify] http://www.facebook.com/groups/165878310089440/ Share on Linkedin Share on mrwong Subscribe to the comments on this post Print for later Bookmark in Browser Tell a friend
By Admin, on January 16th, 2012% 
Juan Carlos’ Melon Tropic’s Juice Juan Carlos, from the Intercontinental Hotel in Escazú, Costa Rica, made for my husband and me a fusion juice mixing melons with a tropical flair. The most wonderful fruits and juices Juan Carlos and his coworkers have offered us during our long stay there. Below is a recipe inspired by Juan Carlos’ juice. Enjoy! Margarita Serves 2 Ingredients ½ cup Pineapple 1 cup Watermelon ½ Cantaloupe 1 cup water Instructions: . . . → Read More: Juan Carlos’ Melon Tropic Juice Juan Carlos’ Melon Tropic Juice
By Admin, on January 14th, 2012% 
Veggie Juice (Photo: Margarita Persico) The following juice I like to drink when I’m feeling under the weather, weak or during a juice fast. My husband at first did not like it, but whenever he feels he might get a cold or too many people around him have a cold or the flu, he will ask me to make this juice. It might be the garlic, which is strong and has medicinal uses, one of them for . . . → Read More: Veggie Juice Veggie Juice
By Admin, on January 10th, 2012% 
Picadillo de Chayotes (Photo: Margarita Persico) INGREDIENTS 2 chayotes 1 ½ cup water 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons cilantro, chopped 1 stalk celery stalk, diced 1 red pepper, chopped ½ cup onions, diced ¼ cup vegetable broth or the broth of choice 2 garlic cloves, minced Sea salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste INSTRUCTIONS Wash and peel the chayotes. Discard seed. Cut into small pieces. Cook with some water until it softens. In a skillet, sauté . . . → Read More: Picadillo de Chayotes Picadillo de Chayotes
By Admin, on December 25th, 2011% 
“Agua de Sapo” (Photo: Margarita Persico) Agua de Sapo is a typical Costa Rican drink in the region of Limon on Atlantic side. Though the translation in English for Agua de Sapo means Frog Water, believe me, there is no frog among the ingredients in this wonderful drink, only cane sugar, water, ginger and lemon. Below is the recipe. Enjoy! Serves 10 – 12 Ingredients 1 gallon water 3/4 cup brown cane sugar (or . . . → Read More: Agua de Sapo Agua de Sapo
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