Blackberry Ice Cream Mariel Lewis September 20, 2015 Dairy Free, Desserts, Dietary Restrictions, Gluten Free, Latin American, Nut Free, On a Budget, Paleo, Paleo-Vegan, Soy Free, Summer, Treats, Vegan, Vegetarian If there is one thing I can have over and over again is a good waffle. And I think it shows, as I keep sharing Paleo-friendly waffle recipes over and over again with you guys. :) And now that you have...
World Famous Guacamole Mariel Lewis July 17, 2015 Appetizers, Dairy Free, For the Fit, Gluten Free, International Cooking, Latin American, Low Sugar, Nut Free, On a Budget, Paleo, Paleo-Vegan, RAW Vegan, Soy Free, Treats, Vegan, Vegetarian, Veggie Sides Whenever we have a family event or get-together, it is very likely that my mother-in-law and sister-in-law will ask me to bring my Guacamole. They loooove my Guacamole. It is really cute to see them eat and...
Colombian Cornbread Mariel Lewis February 18, 2015 Latin American, Nut Free, Soy Free, Vegetarian My family and I are now back from the beach (if you follow me on Instagram, you probably were able to tell I was somewhere tropical) -- we came back up to the Andean mountains yesterday, climbing somewhere...
Torta de Maqueño (Banana Cake) Mariel Lewis February 12, 2015 Breakfast, Desserts, Latin American, Nut Free, Soy Free, Treats, Vegetarian When I think back of meals with my family while growing up, a very vivid sweet smell comes to mind right away. A scent powered by Ecuadorian bananas, sugar and cheese. I remember coming home from high...
Heart of Palm (Vegetarian) Ceviche Mariel Lewis February 7, 2015 Appetizers, For the Fit, Gluten Free, Latin American, Low Carb, Nut Free, On a Budget, Quick and Easy, Soy Free, Vegan, Vegetarian Okay you guys...today I have an oldie, but a goodie for you! It's a traditional Ecuadorian appetizer, which all Ecuadorians ADORE. We eat this while at the beach, highlands, jungle, Galapagos...you name it;...
Coconut Flan Mariel Lewis February 5, 2015 Desserts, Gluten Free, Latin American, Nut Free, Soy Free, Treats, Vegetarian Yesterday was one of those days where I felt like devouring everything and anything I could get my hands on (watch out kitchen!) -- I had the appetite of a lioness, and could not control it. Wrawr! I know...
Pie de Limon (Lemon Meringue Pie) Mariel Lewis February 2, 2015 Desserts, Latin American, Treats, Vegetarian I am sharing another one of my mother’s specialties today (I am still in Ecuador and I am loving every second of learning more and more of my mother’s little kitchen secrets!) This pie is to die for....
Frozen Blackberry Meringue Dessert Mariel Lewis January 28, 2015 Desserts, Latin American, Nut Free, Vegetarian I have a the recipe of the year for you! Sweet and deliciously satisfying. It is my mother's recipe, so I cannot take any credit for it. She has been making this dessert all of my life...since I can...
Stuffed Avocados Mariel Lewis August 1, 2013 Appetizers, Dairy Free, Fish, For the Fit, Gluten Free, Latin American, On a Budget, Paleo, Protein, Quick and Easy, Soy Free, Summer This is what I had for lunch today. So light, refreshing and filling. I have a deep love and respect for avocados; I usually will incorporate them as much as I can on a daily basis. I use them in my salads,...
Ecuadorian Shrimp Ceviche Mariel Lewis June 22, 2013 Appetizers, Dairy Free, Fish, For the Fit, Latin American, Low Carb, Low Sugar, Nut Free, Paleo, Protein, Soy Free, Summer 6 Comments My husband and I had one of his friends from work (and his beautiful wife) over for dinner a few nights ago. We had such a good time with them! We drank wine, ate delicious food, and talked the night away....