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Richard Plasencia

Quick, Tasty Fish and Seafood Holiday Recipes

This week I thought I’d put together a few quick, tasty fish and seafood recipe ideas for you to enjoy with friends and family over...

April 10, 2014 / 3 min read

Healthy Farro con Pollo

Recently I decided to make a healthier version of a very popular Latin dish, Farro con Pollo.  Farro is a whole grain that is an...

March 27, 2014 / 3 min read

Five a Day, the Baptist Health Way...

After receiving great feedback about the healthy and delicious fruit and vegetable combination I created for the South Beach Wine & Food (SoBe) Festival’s “Fun...

February 27, 2014 / 2 min read

Fuel Up for the Marathon with Penne...

As the Miami Marathon and Half Marathon quickly approach, what should you eat before the big event? The fueling strategy used differs from person to person, although...

January 30, 2014 / 2 min read

Heirloom Tomato Stack – A Healthy Side...

With the New Year comes the opportunity for a fresh start. For many people, this means leading a healthier lifestyle and losing weight. If this...

January 16, 2014 / 2 min read

Healthy Holiday Pork Medallions and Coquito

There are many wonderful Christmas traditions—mom’s flan, roast turkey, turrónes (this almond or nougat candy that always seemed to be at my grandmother’s but nobody...

December 19, 2013 / 2 min read

Latkes de Papa, manzana y calabaza

Este año, Hanukkah y el Día de Dar Gracias coinciden por primera vez en más de 100 años. Por lo que para éste poco común...

November 29, 2013 / 2 min read

Potato, Apple and Squash Latkes

This year, Hanukkah and Thanksgiving overlap for the first time  in over a hundred years. So on this uncommon Thanksgivukkah, I hope the following latke recipe twists...

November 29, 2013 / 2 min read

Healthy Twist on Thanksgiving Favorites

It’s that dreaded belly-busting time of year again, Thanksgiving.  Most people can tell you their favorite Thanksgiving dish, and often struggle to narrow down the...

November 25, 2013 / 3 min read

Chef Richard’s Roasted Chicken with Cherry and...

One of the latest culinary trends is the use of “whole grains.”  Whole grains have great nutritional benefits, which is why we are embracing them...

October 17, 2013 / 2 min read