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Richard Plasencia

Healthy Versions of Popular Thanksgiving Side Dishes

With the average Thanksgiving meal packing 4,500 calories, it's no wonder why we are full to the point of immobility after eating it. Avoid feeling...

November 19, 2015 / 2 min read

Back-to-School Dinner Recipe: Caramelized Chicken Cutlets With...

When school is in session, easy dinners and quick breakfasts are essential for staying on a tight schedule and making school days easier. Easy meals...

August 19, 2015 / 2 min read

Packing Healthy Summer Camp Lunches

Making healthy school lunches can often be a task. Here are few tips to help get through the process.

July 9, 2015 / 2 min read

Chef Richard Offers Healthy Eating Advice for...

    South Miami Hospital’s Chef Richard Plasencia demonstrated healthy eating for employees’ children today who visited their parents’ workplace for Take Your Child to...

April 10, 2015 / 1 min read

Healthy Salad Recipes: Quinoa and Fruit, and...

When it comes to healthy recipes using whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables and delicious spices, these two dishes have all the ingredients. During this...

February 20, 2015 / 3 min read

Healthy Holiday Recipes

While menu planning during the holidays can seem daunting with an ever-growing to-do list, it can be much easier with these easy-to-make, better-for-you, side-dish options....

December 18, 2014 / 3 min read

Healthy Thanksgiving Leftover Recipes

The recipes below - Turkey and Green Bean Salad and Turkey Sweet Potato Chili - take some of the common Turkey Day leftovers and turn...

November 20, 2014 / 2 min read

Watch Now: Grilled Pineapple and Roasted Squash...

Grilled Pineapple and Roasted Squash with Pumpkin Seed Pesto recipe

October 23, 2014 / 2 min read

Recipes for Fun: Cooking With Kids

Cooking together can be a delicious learning experience for children and their parents. Your kids can explore new foods. You can even incorporate some fruit...

July 10, 2014 / 4 min read

Grilled Pineapple Spears for Memorial Day

 Memorial Day cookouts are the perfect kickoff to summer and a great way to get together with friends and family. These gatherings center around eats,...

May 22, 2014 / 2 min read