Quinoa is an amazing “grain” with so much value and potential, but what is it really? And more importantly… What do you do with it? This simple how to approach will cover one of the many techniques you can use to transform this nutritional grainy mystery into your next best favorite meal.

The atmosphere in our house pleasantly shifted with the aromatic perfume of mellow smokiness and savory flavor. It was after I started cooking the forbidden rice. Our palates were whetted and our interests piqued waiting for our bowl of this new rice to be plated.

The other day I had a hankering for something new; something sweet, savory, smoky, and tangy all at once. Armed with a skillet, pineapple and mango chunks and a healthy appetite, this is what I did.

I love shortcuts! The convenience, the accessibility, and the speed are always attractive; however, I've never been a big fan of the health sacrifices of pre-packaged foods. Here's my recipe for fresh and healthy tomato paste.

I've always been a fan of Sloppy Joe's ever since I was a kid and my Aunt introduced it to me and my cousins on one of our summer family outings. I always like to relive those dishes with vegetarian ingredients and, of course, my own twist. Here's my take on it.

I love avocados and I love tomatillos; and what better way to eat them than in a mouthwatering soup, gazpacho-style! In this recipe I'm going to walk you through my simple steps to making a soup that's second to none and bursting with flavor.

Brazil nuts are an interesting, somewhat mysterious nut. We see almonds, pistachios, pecans and walnuts used on a more regular basis, but brazil nuts? Curiosity got the best of me and I saw that there are a ton of brazil nut recipes online and here's one of mine.

I've gotten literally thousands of questions over the years on vegetarianism and how to successfully navigate the ever-growing labyrinth of information. I figured it would be a great idea to create a series focused on the ins and outs of vegetarianism and the 'how tos' around it.

We may have all been to the shopping centers or to the occasional Jamba Juice where there's a whole selection of smoothies to choose from; but do you know how to make your own? I'm talking massive flavor AND incredible nutrition. Here's one that'll knock your socks off.

Kim Chi is a spicy dish of fermented cabbage and/or radish. Koreans eat Kim Chi on a daily basis, and they're renowned for living to a ripe old age!