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SASSY SHRIMP COCKTAIL
My good friend Jorge Chavez shared this recipe with me and all I can say is.... DELISH! Weather is getting hot so this one is a perfect...

Paulina Magdaleno
May 8, 20211 min read
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CHILES RELLENOS OH MY
I grew up eating chiles rellenos on a weekly basis. Couple of years ago I found a recipe that did not involve the process of battering...

Paulina Magdaleno
May 1, 20211 min read
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SALMON'S SUPER SUPPER
Save some time by prepping the salmon ahead. Then just work on the rice and the green beans while the fish is in the oven. INGREDIENTS...

Paulina Magdaleno
Apr 17, 20211 min read
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Why I have never played the race card...
(Or any other card, for that matter) First of all, let me state the obvious: I belong to an ethnic group, not a race. There is a...

Paulina Magdaleno
Apr 13, 20213 min read
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INSALATA CAPRESE AMORE MIO
This salad is so fresh, so simple, so delicious and so EASY to make! All you need is FRESH ingredients and enjoy right after you prepare...

Paulina Magdaleno
Apr 3, 20211 min read
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Are you grateful for who YOU are?
How many times have you been told you are unique and special? Tons I bet. And it is true but, the most important thing is that you...

Paulina Magdaleno
Apr 2, 20211 min read
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ENDEARING ENCHILADAS
These are addictive. Period. The sauce's creamy texture comes from the combination of the salsa verde and some sour cream. Avoid a dry...

Paulina Magdaleno
Mar 5, 20211 min read
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GRANDIOSE GUMBO
First time I cooked gumbo was such a complicated task I almost scratched the dish from my list... but then, I found a slow-cooker recipe...

Paulina Magdaleno
Feb 27, 20211 min read
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Gratitude does not discriminate
"You should be grateful for everything in your life". Um, really? Yes, really. How can you be grateful for a loved one dying or losing...

Paulina Magdaleno
Feb 26, 20212 min read
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Yep, emotions can make or break your health
"Stress can kill you". If you had a nickel for every time I heard that phrase. And even though no one has really died of stress, millions...

Paulina Magdaleno
Feb 22, 20211 min read
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QUICKEST. MEAL. EVER.
This is my go-to meal when I need a fulfilling, nutritious dish without the cooking hassle. INGREDIENTS 1 bag of frozen, organic quinoa,...

Paulina Magdaleno
Feb 20, 20211 min read
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New year, new things to… be mad about?
Y’all, I’m exhausted. It’s not even March and I’m already feeling I can’t keep doing “this” anymore. I am talking about the amount of...

Paulina Magdaleno
Feb 19, 20212 min read
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Give Brown Rice a chance!
Higher in fiber, may help lower the risk of heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes? I’m sold!

Paulina Magdaleno
Feb 17, 20211 min read
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Health is not about the weight you lose. It’s about the life you gain.
Health is not about the weight you lose. It’s about the life you gain. Think about this statement for a minute. It is catchy, witty… it...

Paulina Magdaleno
Feb 15, 20212 min read
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PRETTY PLEASANT PASTA
Oh my, the carbs. Oh my, red meat. This is why this plate is on the indulging list. Nothing wrong with enjoying an Italian classic once...

Paulina Magdaleno
Feb 13, 20211 min read
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Never forget those who paved the way before you
When eating fruit, remember who planted the tree; when drinking clear water, remember who dug the well. – Vietnamese Proverb Today I...

Paulina Magdaleno
Feb 12, 20212 min read
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They go together like lettuce and tomato!
Set yourself up for daily success by creating nighttime and morning habits as part of your daily routine. #healthyisthenewbeautiful

Paulina Magdaleno
Feb 10, 20211 min read
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Eat crappy, feel crappy. Eat healthy, feel healthy.
We have all been there. We are starving, we grab whatever is in front of us. We are craving some Ruffles (my weakness), we give in after...

Paulina Magdaleno
Feb 8, 20212 min read
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RISE AND SHINE BREAKFAST!
I came up with this idea after I started my 20 minute morning walks. This avocado/homemade hummus toast, grilled tomato and an egg is...

Paulina Magdaleno
Feb 6, 20211 min read
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Class vs. Grace: Is there a difference?
I have been thinking about the concept of Class. A LOT. I also have been thinking about the concept of Grace. Obsessively. Is there a...

Paulina Magdaleno
Feb 5, 20212 min read
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