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Tequila Lime Chile Caramel Popcorn

03-02-2014 Stephen Chavez 0

We can't wait for this year's 86th Academy Awards because the competition is fierce. Unlike most years when Hollywood insiders have a clear idea of who will take home that handsome boy named Oscar, this year the race for best picture is quite close...

What’s Perfect for LA’s Stormy Weather? Albóndigas Soup!

02-28-2014 Stephen Chavez 1

It's raining in Los Angeles and people are acting like the world is coming to an end. I love the rain and think it's perfect weather for a warm, hearty bowl of Albóndigas or meatball soup. Albóndigas originated in Spain and means a meatball soup...

Absolutely Love Lobster? This Valentine’s Day Treat Your Sweetie to the #BestLobsterFest at Red Lobster

02-10-2014 Stephen Chavez 0

*This is a sponsored post, but all of our opinions are our very own. It's always hard to hear, see or eat a lobster without thinking about Julia Child's famous "Lobster" episode. [caption id="attachment_4983" align="alignnone" width="665"]

Lentil Soup with Chorizo

02-06-2014 Stephen Chavez 0

For some reason I've been craving lentils lately as I have been searching for meals that have more fiber and less carbs. I wanted to create a heartier dish that would feel more like an entire meal than merely a side dish. The heat...

No One is Scolding Chef Thomas Ortega for Playing with his Food

02-02-2014 Stephen Chavez 0

Born and raised in Southern California a Latino can gain an identity crisis. You're not quite 100% accepted as a "true Mexican" by the Mexicans and not seen as an American by los gringos. What Chef Thomas Ortega, 35,did to overcome the complexities of this...

Score a Touch Down with LatinoFoodie’s #SuperBowl Sunday Appetizers

01-31-2014 Stephen Chavez 1

Ready for the Big Game this Sunday? Since the Rams aren't playing (no heckling) Art and I had to figure out who to root for this game. Considering he is from Colorado and it is the Year of the Horse we chose the Broncos....

Pom Poms and Potato Salad — All You Need for a FAB Super Bowl Sunday

01-29-2014 Stephen Chavez 0

Another season passes and my poor Rams just couldn't muster up enough wins to even make the playoffs, forget about the Super Bowl. The Big Game is on Sunday, making it the biggest tailgate party of the year. The past few years we have been...

Red Enchiladas Stuffed with Mushrooms and Onions

01-28-2014 Stephen Chavez 0

Sometimes we take for granted where we live and the foods we eat. Growing up in a typical Mexican-American household, my mom would make red chile enchiladas on a regular basis. We ate them so frequently that honestly I "could take them or leave...

Amor y Tacos’ Playful Menu Amuses and Delights

01-15-2014 Stephen Chavez 2

There's something brave playing with traditional ethnic dishes. Only a few chefs seem to pull it off successfully. Executive Chef Thomas Ortega, raised in Cerritos, Calif., takes a brazened approach to his restaurant style and menu and guess what? He nails it at his...

Menudo Rojo — From Peasant Food to a Mexican Classic

01-03-2014 Stephen Chavez 1

A traditional Mexican dish, menudo rojo is a spicy soup made with beef tripe. You either love it or hate it. Luckily, I grew up loving the red menudo my mom would make. I guess people are thrown off with the tripe ingredient. Makes...

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