Stephen Chavez - Latino Foodie

MOJITO-INSPIRED SUMMER BERRY SALAD – Sweet & Tart Goodness

06-14-2017 Stephen Chavez 0

Sweet & Tart, just like me (or so I've heard).In early summer, berries are plentiful at farmers markets and local grocery stores. The warm weather also has us yearning for refreshing cocktails. Can you guess where we got our inspiration for this salad/dessert...

HEART HEALTHY FATHER’S DAY RECIPE IDEAS

06-14-2017 Stephen Chavez 0

Recently we had a minor scare with both of our fathers and their hearts. One had to have a pacemaker inserted and the other was rushed to the hospital for chest pains. The enormity of the experience have Art and I rethinking our recipes...

A MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH MADE WITH LOVE

05-12-2017 Stephen Chavez 0

Mother's Day. A time of year to honor the gifts and love your mother has unselfishly offered you all these years. Latinofoodie would like to acknowledge our mothers...

Creamy Mango-Chile Ice Pops with Nestlé® La Lechera® – A Perfect Family Treat

04-03-2017 Stephen Chavez 1

Winter has come and gone and the warmer weather is hitting Southern California with a vengeance. On days like today where temperatures are reaching close to the 90s, I want to treat my family with a cool and refreshing snack. We created these new...

CHICKEN FAJITAS WITH A TWIST — Baby Bok Choy Adds Flavor & Nutrients

03-30-2017 Stephen Chavez 1

While we love our carb-loaded dishes, Art and I will from time to time place a limit on the "bad" carbs and increase our vegetable intake. You know, the "good carbs." Don't you just hate that some carbs get a bad rap?Our "go-to"...

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National Margarita Day Should Be Every Day! Try Our Margarita de Tamarindo

02-22-2017 Stephen Chavez 0
The headline says it all! It's National Margarita Day -- time to break out the cocktail shaker. We have tamarindo candy and tamarindo paste. Why not a tamarindo margarita? The sweet and sour flavor of the tamarindo pairs wonderfully with Azuñia Tequila to create...
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POZOLE ROJO

01-11-2017 Stephen Chavez 0
This Pozole Rojo, or “red” pozole, is made with pork shoulder or shanks, red chiles, and lots of hominy corn. Although in our photos, the soup looks loaded with goodness, the soup itself is quite simple with pork and hominy and a light broth....
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HOMEMADE BEEF CHILE COLORADO RECIPE -True Mexican Comfort Food

01-11-2017 Stephen Chavez 10
Beef Chile Colorado is one of those dishes that not only makes my taste buds sing but also provides a sense of security and comfort during these trying times by taking me back to a more nurturing place -- my mother's kitchen.One of...
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Caldo de Pollo (Chicken Soup) – LOW CARB VERSION

01-09-2017 Stephen Chavez 0
I don't know about you, but after feasting all through the holidays on tamales, pozole, pan dulce, and champurrado, my body craves lighter fare in the new year. I decided to look at some traditional Mexican dishes and figure out a way to make...
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CHULETAS CON NOPALITOS EN SALSA GUAJILLO – Smoky, Spicy, Flavorful!

11-22-2016 Stephen Chavez 0
Our Chuletas con Nopalitos en Salsa Guajillo recipe will carry you to that magical place in your kitchen where you know everything is good and nurturing. And, in today's fearful political climate, who of us doesn't need some comforting? Right?Chuletas en Salsa Roja...
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