We are always looking for new inspiration in the kitchen. The hubby and I love to take classic dishes whether Mexican, American or Italian or (well, you get the picture) and switch it up a bit. This is what we did wit our Sopes...
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About: Stephen Chavez
Recent Posts by Stephen Chavez
HATCH CHILE BUTTER
The other night I had gone to a #Hatch Chile cooking demonstration by Chef Marco Zapien of Zapien Salsa Grill & Taqueria in Pico Rivera, my home town. Chef Marco created a fabulous menu with Roasted Hatch Chile Tortilla Soup...
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EAST LA MEETS NAPA & RIOJA SHINES SPOTLIGHT ON TOP RESTAURANTS AND WINERIES
From the moment you entered the plaza area of LA Live where AltaMed's East LA Meets Napa event moved to this year, you could feel the beat of the flamenco music, which seemed appropriate given the new Rioja wine region twist to...
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TACOS AL PASTOR WITH BABY BOK CHOY
Taking a classic dish and making it your own. Now, that’s inspiration. This is what we’ve done here with our Tacos Al Pastor with Baby Bok Choy recipe. You can find our recipe at the Jade Asian Greens website.Art and...
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MOJITO-INSPIRED SUMMER BERRY SALAD – Sweet & Tart Goodness
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...
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HEART HEALTHY FATHER’S DAY RECIPE IDEAS
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...
Read moreA MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH MADE WITH LOVE
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
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...
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CHICKEN FAJITAS WITH A TWIST — Baby Bok Choy Adds Flavor & Nutrients
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
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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