Healthyish Global and Latin-Inspired Recipes!

Having lived on or near the border my entire life, and traveled extensively in Peru, you'll find an emphasis on Peruvian and Mexican... I focus on local, seasonal, and sustainable (whenever possible) ingredients and creative recipes in all categories!

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Reader favorites (and some of mine too!)

🎆 Healthy Lenten Favorites

My husband Mark and I are members of St. John's Episcopal Church in McAllen, TX. However, we came out of an Evangelical faith tradition, and we're still learning about Lent. These are some of our favorite main dishes for fasting days.

St. Patrick's Day Favorites

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👩🏻‍🍳 Recent Recipes

The most recent recipes published on Beyond Mere Sustenance...

👩🏻‍🍳 Recently Updated

These recipes recently got a little love and an update because they're worth the effort! These recipe posts may have new feature photos, process photos, additional tips, and/or troubleshooting...

🌮 By Cuisine

While I emphasize Mexican and Peruvian recipes, some of my most popular are American/Eclectic and Global...

🍲 Main Dishes by Protein

You'll find breakfast, lunch, and dinner mains grouped by protein...

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🍸 Beverages

Cocktails (of course!), non-alcoholic drinks, and smoothies... anything in a glass or cup!

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🍚 Side Dishes

Healthy, delicious, and unique sides to pair with your fabulous mains!

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🥗Salads

This category includes both main and side salads with vibrant flavors and healthy ingredients...

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🍿 Appetizers and Snacks

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🍨 Desserts

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🥣 Soups and Stews

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