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Alex Sanchez, MS, RD, LDN, CDCES
Sep 16, 2022
Caribbean Root Vegetable Grain Bowl
Taste test "viveres" or Caribbean starchy vegetables with this tasty Caribbean Root Vegetable Grain Bowl!


Alex Sanchez, MS, RD, LDN, CDCES
Mar 15, 2022
Black Bean Mango Quinoa Salad
This eye-catching colorful salad features fiber-rich black beans, protein-packed quinoa, and nutritious mango for a tropical main meal!


Alex Sanchez, MS, RD, LDN, CDCES
Feb 17, 2022
White Bean and Okra Stew
This 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, LDN, CDCES
Oct 18, 2021
Calabaza 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, LDN, CDCES
Mar 11, 2021
Stewed 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, LDN, CDCES
Mar 4, 2021
Coconut 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, LDN, CDCES
Feb 18, 2021
Stewed 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, LDN, CDCES
Feb 5, 2021
Homemade 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, LDN, CDCES
Dec 3, 2020
Homemade 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, LDN, CDCES
Nov 19, 2020
Brown Rice ("Arroz Integral")
Learning how to cook brown rice in a way that all will enjoy is an essential kitchen technique.
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