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From Ingrid Hoffmann international food and television personality restaurateur and host of the Cooking Channels Simply Delicioso and Univisions Delicioso comes a fully illustrated easy-to-follow cookbook that offers a healthy spin on modern Latin cuisineLatin Dlite features more than classic Latin recipes all with Ingrids signature touchesAdding bright bold flavor to every dish with herbs spices and chilesIntroducing readers to ingredients such as pumpkin seeds green and ripe plantains aj amarillo Peruvian yellow chile pepper and malanga a popular South American root vegetable along with how and when to use themOffering healthful ingredient substitutions and cooking tips such as using lime juice as a coleslaw dressing instead of mayonnaise Or making codfish balls from fresh rather than dried cod then baking them instead of frying them Using frozen mango and a touch of rosewater and white wine for a light sorbetTime-saving prep secrets and presentation ideasAt the end of each chapter there is one indulgent recipe to allow the occasional splurge while maintaining these healthy changes Delicious dishes such as Latin-style Fried Chicken or Ingrids take on a decadent lobster sandwich should be enjoyed every once in a whileA serious food lover who also understands the importance of balancing a healthful lifestyle Ingrid offers a fresh energetic take on Latin foodsfrom breakfast to appetizers and snacks to soups and salads to entres cocktails and desserts.