Aeromexico Inaugurates The New Boeing 787 Simulator

November 12, 2015

MEXICO CITY, Nov. 12, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Aeromexico, Mexico’s global airline, in partnership with Lockheed Martin Commercial Flight Training (LMCFT), presented its new Boeing 787 flight simulator today at the Aeromexico Training facility. This device will allow Aeromexico’s pilots to train under highly realistic operating conditions.

Logo – http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130315/MX77534LOGO

With the arrival of the new simulator, Aeromexico can optimize scheduling and control of the pilot training process, in addition to streamlining the availability and productivity of their employees.

The new device has been qualified by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGAC) to Level D, the highest recognition that a simulator receives from the authority in terms of aviation safety and operability. The simulator is equipped with more than 30 different specific visual scenes, including Mexico City International Airport, London and Paris.

The modern simulator offers the crews advanced technologies including real aircraft panels and a 200-degree field of view visual system. The Rockwell Collins EP8000 image generator with Eyevis projectors offer panoramic views and detailed airport scenes. The visual system combined with a state-of-the-art Instructor Operating Station and an industry leading electro-pneumatic motion system allows simulated flight scenarios in many different weather conditions.

Andres Conesa, CEO of Aeromexico, stated, “We are very proud to be the first airline in Mexico and Latin America that implements the Boeing 787 flight simulator, considered one of the most advanced training tools into the market. With the addition of this simulator, more than 200 pilots flying our nine Boeing 787s, and a total of 19 Boeing 787s in the future, can continue training using the best devices. ”

Sandy Samuel, vice president of LMCFT, said, “We’re honored to join Aeromexico in celebrating the Level D qualification for the first B787 simulator in their country. We have delivered a technologically advanced simulator, tailored for Aeromexico’s sophisticated flight training needs as their pilots and crews support the increasing marketplace for global travel and commerce.”

Thus, Mexico’s flag carrier continues its strategy of technological renovation to benefit not only external customers, but also its more important and demanding asset, its crews and employees. This action complements its constant fleet renewal, update and upgrade of its Boeing 737 and Embraer flight simulators, development of web platforms, mobile applications and use of social networks.

About Grupo Aeromexico
Grupo Aeromexico, S.A.B. de C.V. is a holding company whose subsidiaries are engaged in commercial aviation in Mexico and the promotion of passenger loyalty programs. Aeromexico, Mexico’s global airline operates more than 600 daily flights and its main hub is in Terminal 2 at the Mexico City International Airport. Its destinations network features more than 80 cities on three continents, including 46 destinations in Mexico, 16 in the United States, 16 in Latin America, three in Canada, three in Europe and two in Asia.

The Group’s fleet of about 130 aircraft is comprised of Boeing 787, 777 and 737 jet airliners and next generation Embraer 145, 170, 175 and 190 models. In 2012, the airline announced the most significant investment strategy in aviation history in Mexico, to purchase 100 Boeing aircraft including 90 MAX B737 jet airliners and 10 B787-9 Dreamliners.

As a founding member of SkyTeam, the airline alliance which this year celebrates its 15th anniversary, Aeromexico offers customers more than 1,000 destinations in 179 countries served by the 20 SkyTeam airline partners rewarding passengers with benefits including access to 636 premium airport lounges around the world. Aeromexico also offers travel on its codeshare partner flights with Delta Air Lines, Alaska Airlines, Avianca, Copa Airlines and Westjet with extensive connectivity in countries like the United States, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia and Peru. www.aeromexico.com www.skyteam.com

About Lockheed Martin
Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that – with the addition of Sikorsky – employs approximately 126,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services.

(Español) La exitosa serie Española “Dreamland” con la participación de Shakira y Ricky Martin llega a Mira TV

November 12, 2015

Sorry, this entry is only available in Español.

(Español) Vivir con diabetes: ¡digamos sí a la buena salud!

November 12, 2015

Sorry, this entry is only available in Español.

2016 Honda Civic Named ‘Overall Best Buy of the Year’ by Experts at Kelley Blue Book

November 12, 2015

2016 Honda Civic Named 'Overall Best Buy of the Year' by Experts at Kelley Blue Book

TORRANCE, California, Nov. 12, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Honda vehicles took home top accolades in multiple categories at the 2016 Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Awards, with the all-new, sporty and aggressively styled 2016 Civic taking home the ‘Overall Best Buy Award.’ According to the expert team of editors and evaluators at KBB.com, ‘the 2016 Honda Civic is the Overall Winner in our Best Buy Awards because it sets a new standard in a segment already known for delivering great value, providing an up-level experience to drivers and passengers in every facet of the driving and ownership experience.’

2016 Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Award Winners: Honda

Overall Winner: 2016 Honda Civic
Small Car: 2016 Honda Civic
Small SUV/Crossover: 2016 Honda CR-V
Mid-Size SUV/Crossover: 2016 Honda Pilot
Minivan: 2016 Honda Odyssey

In addition to the Overall Best Buy of the Year Award for Civic, Honda secured accolades from The Trusted Resource^® for three vehicles in its light truck lineup including CR-V, Pilot and Odyssey in their respective categories.

The Honda CR-V is the best-selling SUV over the past two decades and continues to offer incredible value to customers. The sleek and sophisticated 2016 Pilot is all-new and fully redesigned from the ground up with more trim levels, features and options than ever before. The 2016 Odyssey continues to be the only minivan to offer an in-vehicle vacuum and class-leading fuel economy.

“We are incredibly confident in the value, quality and design of the all-new 2016 Civic,” said Jeff Conrad, senior vice president and general manager of the Honda Division. “This prestigious award from KBB.com helps current and future buyers with their purchase decisions and further solidifies the notion that for customers who purchase a Honda, be it a car or a light truck, they are making an ‘overall’ smart choice.”

“We believe the all-new Honda Civic is a game-changer in the compact vehicle class,” said Jack R. Nerad, executive editorial director and executive market analyst for Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com. “While the previous-edition Civic was a market leader in a very important segment, the newest version ups the ante in every category – interior and exterior style, safety, feature set – the new Civic takes them all to a new level.”

About Honda
Honda offers a full line of reliable, fuel-efficient and fun-to-drive automobiles for American car buyers through approximately 1,000 independent U.S. Honda dealers. The Honda lineup includes the Accord, Civic, Fit and CR-Z, along with the HR-V crossover and Pilot and CR-V sport/utility vehicles, as well as the Odyssey minivan.

Honda has the longest-lasting cars¹ of any mainstream automotive brand in America, and more models achieving an IIHSTOP SAFETY PICK+ rating than any other automotive nameplate.

Honda has been producing automobiles in America for more than 30 years and currently operates 16 major manufacturing facilities in North America. In 2013, more than 94 percent of all Honda vehicles sold in the U.S. were made in North America, using domestic and globally sourced parts.

About Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Awards
The Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Awards are designed to provide a significant service to American new-car buyers by identifying the cream of the crop of all available 2016 model-year vehicles. The awards are the culmination of a year-long regimen of expert vehicle evaluation and testing of nearly every new vehicle available in America, along with analysis of a broad swath of vehicle-related data, including vehicle pricing/transaction prices, 5-Year Cost to Own data (which includes depreciation, insurance, maintenance, financing, fuel, fees and taxes for new cars), consumer reviews and ratings, and vehicle sales/retail sales information. Of more than 300 new-car models available for 2016, Kelley Blue Book’s expert editors initially narrowed the field to 49 Best Buy Award Finalists in 12 major vehicle categories, and then spent several weeks testing and evaluating all of the finalists head-to-head to ultimately determine the winners. For more information, visit http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/best-buy-awards/2000011397/.

¹ Longevity based on IHS Automotive, Polk U.S. vehicles in operation registration statistics 1988-2012 for Honda and non-luxury competing brands.

Photo – http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20151111/286535

Logo – http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20140415/73520LOGO

Oklahomans Now Get to Choose Their High School Equivalency Test

November 12, 2015

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Nov. 12, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Nineteen percent of Oklahomans over the age of 25 haven’t finished high school, leaving large populations of the state underprepared to meet workforce demands. Studies also show those who lack a high school credential are more likely to live in poverty or be incarcerated.

Logo – http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120110/DC33419LOGO

In June, Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin signed House Bill 1687 allowing adult learning centers to offer multiple test options to test takers, including the HiSET^® exam. The purpose of the bill is to bolster education attainment by giving students the autonomy to be active participants in their educational progress.

State-approved tests measure high school equivalent skills, and are accepted for college or job applications and the U.S. military. Oklahomans with a high school credential are from diverse backgrounds. Having more options lead to meeting more of everyone’s needs.

The Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education, also referred to as CareerTech, oversees a system of vocational and certification initiatives for disadvantaged adults. In 2014, CareerTech took over responsibility for the state’s high school equivalency diploma program.

The HiSET exam, developed by Educational Testing Service (ETS) and Iowa Testing Programs, first became a test option in 2014, and is currently offered in 16 other states and four U.S. territories. The test is offered in computer- or paper-delivered formats and is cheaper than previous options.

“The way we speak and think about high school equivalency has really changed now that there are options available,” said Amy Riker, National Executive Director of the HiSET program at ETS. “It’s our mission to empower test takers with correct information on how to reach education goals, and we’re looking forward to working with Oklahoma educators to make that happen.”

For more information about the HiSET program from ETS, please visit www.hiset.ets.org.

For more information about the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education, please visit www.oklifelonglearning.com.

About ETS
At ETS, we advance quality and equity in education for people worldwide by creating assessments based on rigorous research. ETS serves individuals, educational institutions and government agencies by providing customized solutions for teacher certification, English language learning, and elementary, secondary and postsecondary education, and by conducting education research, analysis and policy studies. Founded as a nonprofit in 1947, ETS develops, administers and scores more than 50 million tests annually — including the TOEFL^® and TOEIC ^® tests, the GRE^® tests and The Praxis Series^® assessments — in more than 180 countries, at over 9,000 locations worldwide. www.ets.org

William Grant & Sons Releases Grant’s Ale Cask Finish Blended Whisky

November 12, 2015

NEW YORK, Nov. 12, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — William Grant & Sons, the independent family owned spirits company, is thrilled to announce the launch of Grant’s Ale Cask Finish Blended Whisky, the only blended Scotch whisky available in the US finished for up to four months in barrels that have previously held ale.

Logo – http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20151111/286362LOGO

Created by the Grant’s blending team, led by renowned Master Blender, Brian Kinsman, together with a small Scottish brewing company, the ale casks give the whisky a distinctively creamy, malty and honeyed taste. The inspiration behind the blend was derived from Kinsman’s observation that whisky lovers enjoyed pairing a pint alongside their Scotch whisky. The team decided to marry the two flavors in a blend and brokered a partnership with a local brewing company to develop the first ever ale cask finish whisky.

Grant’s Master Blender Brian Kinsman commented, “I thoroughly enjoy working with different finishes on our blended whiskies – it’s a fascinating process to monitor the evolution as the casks work their magic on the liquid. We have the end result in mind as we craft all our whiskies, but there is something special about adding the final touch with an interesting finish. The resulting flavor of the whisky is so reminiscent of the liquid previously held in the cask, it takes the drinker’s palate on a really remarkable journey.”

Rob Allanson, Grant’s Global Brand Ambassador said, “The Grant’s Ale Cask truly demonstrates our innovation pedigree and blending skills that have been handed down through generations of Master Blenders. No other blended Scotch available on the market has been finished in ale casks, and we’re proud to be known as the makers of such a unique, award-winning whisky.”

Grant’s Ale Cask Finish won a silver medal at the recent Global Scotch Whisky Masters 2015. It will be available in select local markets in a 750ml bottle with an ABV of 40%. Recommended MSRP is $19.99.

Tasting notes for Grant’s Ale Cask Finish
Nose: Clean and fresh, with creamy maltiness. Subtle elderflower and heather.
Palate: Maple syrup, red apples and honey. Hints of oak in the background.
Finish: Long, fresh with bags of fruit notes and hints of citrus.
Tasting Video: https://www.grantswhisky.com/en-gb/our-blends/grants-ale-cask-finish/

ABOUT GRANT’S
They say no man grows great alone. And at Grant’s we know this better than anyone. It all began back in 1887 when William Grant, his seven sons and two daughters began building their own distillery. Five generations later, the same family is still at the heart of everything we do. Today, we sell over 54 million bottles each year in over 180 countries, which make us one of the world’s most enjoyed whiskies. But we didn’t get here on our own. It’s taken years of passion, hard work and independent thinking. The expert skills of the dedicated craftsmen making our award-winning whisky now are staying true to a 100-year-old recipe. And we are still working with people around the world to innovate and grow the Grant’s range, while never forgetting our heritage roots. Stand together. Drink Grant’s responsibly.

ABOUT WILLIAM GRANT & SONS
William Grant & Sons, Ltd. is an independent family-owned distiller headquartered in the United Kingdom and founded by William Grant in 1887. Today, the luxury spirits company is run by the fifth generation of his family and distills some of the world’s leading brands of Scotch whisky, including the world’s most awarded single malt Glenfiddich®, The Balvenie® range of handcrafted single malts and the world’s third largest blended Scotch Grant’s® along with iconic premium spirits brands Hendrick’s® Gin, Sailor Jerry® Rum, Tullamore D.E.W. ® Irish Whiskey and Milagro® Tequila.

William Grant & Sons has been honored as “Distiller of the Year” by the prestigious International Wine & Spirit Competition and International Spirits Challenge eleven times over the past 15 years, and most recently named “International Spirits Producer of the Year” by the IWSC in 2014.

Founded in 1964, William Grant & Sons USA is a wholly-owned subsidiary of William Grant & Sons, Ltd. and features one of the fastest growing spirits portfolios in the USA with brands including Glenfiddich, The Balvenie, Hendrick’s Gin, Sailor Jerry Rum, Tullamore D.E.W. Irish Whiskey, Milagro Tequila, Flor de Caña, Drambuie, Grant’s, Hudson Whiskey, Gibson’s Finest, Monkey Shoulder, Clan MacGregor, Reyka Vodka, Solerno Blood Orange Liqueur, Montelobos Mezcal, Ancho Reyes Chile Liqueur, Lillet, Art In The Age, The Knot, and Raynal French Brandy. For more information on the company and its brands, please visit www.grantusa.com.

Honda Named “2016 Best SUV Brand” by U.S. News & World Report for CR-V, all-new HR-V and Pilot

November 12, 2015

TORRANCE, California, Nov. 12, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Honda today was named “2016 Best SUV Brand” by U.S. News & World Report, tied to the excellent scores earned by the Honda HR-V crossover and CR-V and Pilot SUVs in the U.S. News & World Report Best Cars Rankings.

Photo – http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20151111/286534
Logo – http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20140415/73520LOGO

“Honda wins the Best SUV Brand award on the strength of its entire SUV lineup,” said Jamie Page Deaton, Managing Editor, U.S. News Best Cars. “The HR-V, CR-V and Pilot are all consistently ranked at the top of their respective classes, as automotive journalists are impressed with the utility, comfort and family-friendly features that all three offer. No matter what class SUV shoppers are searching in, Honda has a model worth considering.”

This accolade comes as Honda continues to strengthen and expand its light-truck lineup, which began with the launch of the refreshed 2015 CR-V in the fall of 2014, followed by the spring arrival of the all-new HR-V crossover and summer introduction of a redesigned, third-generation Pilot. On the strength of these products, Honda is on track for record results in 2016, with light truck sales reaching a new high of 550,210 units through October, a 13.6 percent gain over year-ago results; with CR-V on track to earn the title of America’s best-selling SUV for the 4^th consecutive year.

“This recognition of Honda as the Best SUV Brand validates our effort to produce world-class SUVs to meet the needs and desires of families of any size,” said Jeff Conrad, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Honda Division. “Honda is committed to providing fuel efficient, safe and fun products with the quality and reliability to meet the needs of our discerning customers.”

The awards recognize the brands whose vehicles perform the best on an overall basis within four major categories of the U.S. News vehicle rankings: Cars, SUVs, Trucks and Luxury. The Best Vehicle Brands methodology uses the combined overall scores from the U.S. News Best Cars rankings across all models in each of the award classes. The overall rankings score is based on an analysis of published, credible reviews of a given model from the automotive press, as well as safety and reliability data.

The 2015 Honda CR-V, with its new direct-injected engine, more refined interior and first application of Honda Sensing™ safety and driver-assistive technologies, was named as 2015 Motor Trend Sport Utility of the Year. The Honda HR-V brought Honda’s packaging magic to a new and growing market segment, and quickly became the subcompact SUV segment’s hottest selling model. On the heels of HR-V came thee redesigned 2016 Pilot, Honda’s flagship SUV, offering more top-in-class efficiency and safety ratings performance in a sleek new design.

The CR-V, HR-V and Pilot are all produced exclusively in North America at Honda’s plants in Lincoln, Alabama (Pilot), East Liberty, Ohio (CR-V) and Celaya, Mexico (HR-V). Honda R&D Americas, Inc. is also responsible for development of the Pilot, Ridgeline and Odyssey models and led development of the all-new 2016 Civic Sedan and Civic Coupe.

About U.S. News Best Cars
Since 2007, Best Cars, the automotive channel of U.S. News & World Report, has published rankings of the majority of new vehicles sold in America. U.S. News annually publishes the Best Cars awards, including Best Cars for the Money and Best Cars for Families. Best Cars had over 45 million unique visitors over the past year, with over 65 percent of visitors actively shopping for a car. Close to 80 percent of active shoppers reported that the U.S. News Best Cars site influenced their car purchasing decision.

U.S. News & World Report is a digital news and information company that empowers people to make better, more informed decisions about important issues affecting their lives. Focusing on Education, Health, Personal Finance, Travel, Cars and News & Opinion, www.usnews.com provides consumer advice, rankings, news and analysis to serve people making complex decisions throughout all stages of life. 30 million people visit www.usnews.com each month for research and guidance. Founded in 1933, U.S. News is headquartered in Washington, D.C.

Honda has the longest-lasting cars¹ of any mainstream automotive brand in America, and more models achieving an IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ rating than any other automotive nameplate.

Honda has been producing automobiles in America for more than 30 years and currently operates 17 major manufacturing facilities in North America. More than 90 percent of all Honda vehicles sold in the U.S. are made in North America, using domestic and globally sourced parts.

¹ Longevity based on IHS Automotive, Polk U.S. vehicles in operation registration statistics 1988–2012 for Honda and non-luxury competing brands.

Dominicanos USA registers over 100,000 voters

November 12, 2015

NEW YORK, Nov. 12, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — In a triumph for the Dominican-American community, Dominicanos USA (DUSA) blew past its goal and announced it had registered more than 100,000 Dominican-Americans in New York and Rhode Island in their first year of voter registration efforts as part of their “Road to 100k” campaign. “It puts our community on the political map in a huge way, it’s a home run,” said Natalia Rosa, DUSA Rhode Island State Director. “This is a remarkable milestone for Dominicanos USA,” said Rhode Island Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea. “I applaud their efforts to engage more Rhode Islanders in the civic process.”

Onida Coward Mayers, Director of Voter Assistance at the NYC Campaign Finance Board and supporter of DUSA’s efforts, echoed sentiments saying “this community-driven, cutting-edge campaign to mobilize citizens serves as a model to empower all underrepresented groups throughout our country to register and vote.”

This news caps DUSA’s successful inaugural year as the nation’s first and only voter registration, mobilization, and education organization geared towards Dominican-American voters. “We’re thrilled with this momentous achievement on behalf of the Dominican-American community and all our community partners who helped make this a reality. A special thank you to all of you” remarked Eddie Cuesta, DUSA’s New York State Director.

“DUSA is answering this call to elevate the voice of Dominicans and we recognize that the work does not end with voter registration alone. We look forward to helping Dominican-Americans become the architects of their own futures and that of their families in this great country,” said Manuel Matos, attorney, community leader, and DUSA board member who serves as the group’s spokesperson.

“It’s incredible, the success of what Dominicanos USA has done as a leader in the Latino community in such a short time, utilizing the first ever Dominican voter model,” said Manuel Matos, attorney, community leader, and DUSA board member who serves as the group’s spokesperson. “DUSA is answering this call to elevate the voice of Dominicans and we recognize that the work does not end with voter registration alone. We look forward to helping Dominican-Americans become the architects of their own futures and that of their families in this great country.”

About Dominicanos USA: Dominicanos USA is a 501C-3 non-profit and nonpartisan organization that seeks to empower, educate and mobilize Dominican American voters. We are the first ever Dominican-American Voter model to yield more than 75,000 registered voters in America.

Latest FAU Poll Finds Hispanics Expect to Spend More Money this Holiday Season and More Will Go Online to Buy Gifts

November 12, 2015

BOCA RATON, Fla., Nov. 12, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Hispanics will be spending more on holiday shopping this year and are more likely to buy gifts online than in the past, according to a national survey by the Florida Atlantic University Business and Economic Polling Initiative (FAU BEPI).

Logo – http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20150508/214770LOGO

Numbers were up across the board from last year’s survey, with 30.7 percent saying they expect to spend more on holiday shopping this year, compared with 28.9 percent in 2014. The number of respondents who said they would not be doing any holiday shopping dropped nine points from 20.1 percent in 2014 to 11.1 percent in 2015, suggesting Hispanics are doing better financially.

The number of Hispanics who plan to shop on Black Friday went up four points from last year (56 to 60 percent), while those who plan to shop online on Cyber Monday increased from 52 percent in 2014 to 58 percent this year. Females are more likely than males (67 percent to 54 percent) to shop on Black Friday, while Hispanics in the highly prized 18 to 34 age brackets (72 percent) are most likely to surf the web for deals on Cyber Monday. Additionally, more Hispanics expect to do most of their holiday shopping before Thanksgiving, increasing from 21.5 percent in 2014 to 27.7 percent this year.

Overall, spending appears to be on the rise in 2015 with 13 percent of respondents saying they will spend more than $1,000 compared with 8 percent in 2014.

“With the buying power of Hispanics, retailers should be more focused than ever on attracting this lucrative segment of the population to their brands,” said Monica Escaleras, Ph.D., director of the BEPI.

Another indication of an improving economy, Escaleras noted, can be found in the 5 percent increase among Hispanics who said they would use cash for their purchases, up to 64 percent from 59 percent in 2014. Females are more likely to use cash than males (69 percent to 58 percent), while Hispanics in the northeast are significantly more likely to pay for their holiday purchases with credit (45 percent compared to 25 percent nationally).

The Hispanic Consumer Sentiment Index dropped to 92.67, down four points from September. The survey was conducted nationally Oct. 1-31.

Spice Up The Holidays With Latin ‘Super Sides’

November 12, 2015

CHICAGO, Nov. 12, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Prepare a fiesta this holiday season with healthy side dishes inspired by the Latin kitchen. CanolaInfo’s “Super Sides” recipe collection draws on regional ingredients, such as chile peppers, cilantro, yuca and quinoa, to amp up flavor and bring Latin American style to holiday tables.

Experience the interactive Multimedia News Release here: http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7401552-canolainfo-holidays-latin-super-sides/

“These recipes are a delicious change of pace to more traditional holiday menus and they are also good for you with an average of only 125 calories per serving,” says Manuel Villacorta, R.D., an award-winning dietitian and author of “Whole Body Reboot,” who developed the collection.

Green Bean Saltado is Villacorta’s healthy twist on the Peruvian classic lomo saltado, showcasing the popular holiday vegetable with cumin, cilantro and aji amarillo, a mild chile paste. In Fiesta Rice, he combines a Latin trio of bell peppers, walnuts and raisins with nutrient-packed wild rice. Marsala-Quinoa Gravy is a gluten-free alternative to most gravies that relies on quinoa flour for thickening and canola oil to keep saturated fat to a minimum.

Each delicious and festive recipe in the “Super Sides” collection is made with heart-healthy canola oil, including:

Fiesta Rice
Green Bean Saltado
Marsala Quinoa Gravy
Quinoa Salad with Aji Amarillo Dressing
Roasted Winter Veggies and Tri-Colored Potatoes
Yuca-Coconut Patties

“These ‘Super Sides’ have all the Latin flavors I love plus an extra measure of nutrition thanks to canola oil,” says Villacorta, a native of Peru. “Canola oil’s mildness lets the taste of other ingredients shine and it contains the least saturated fat and most plant-based omega-3 fat of all common vegetable oils.”

For more recipes and facts about canola oil, visit www.canolainfo.org.

For an interview with Manuel Villacorta or high-resolution recipe photos, e-mail [email protected].

1...2,7882,7892,790...3,072 Page 2,789 of 3,072