Alicia Maher on CNN Latino Sin Limites with Elizabeth Espinosa, PART 1

masa harina

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while cornmeal is often less expensive.

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: turkey

Chicken is leaner and often more affordable than pork.

salsa

🥗Healthier: fresh pico de gallo

💰Cheaper: canned salsa

Pico de gallo is fresher and healthier, while canned salsa is more economical.

Discuss the preparation of buñuelos made with yuca flour and raspberry jam.

Mention the traditional dish 'casamiento' which combines rice and beans.

Introduce the dish carne guisada and pupusas as traditional Salvadoran foods.

Explain that pupusas are easy to make and are a staple in Salvadoran cuisine.

Talk about the importance of making traditional recipes accessible and easy to prepare.

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