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Easter Ham with Pineapple Chile Glaze

04-19-2014 Stephen Chavez 0

Although our family's Easter dinner consists of BBQ steaks, beans and rice, I still love a good ham for breakfast with eggs over easy during the holiday weekend. Most of the grocery stores have great deals this weekend on hams. Plus, the Easter Ham...

A piece of Capirotada, one of the most popular desserts eaten during the Lenten season.

Capirotada with Rum Soaked Raisins and Apples

04-15-2014 Stephen Chavez 4

One of the most beloved desserts to eat during the Lenten season is Capirotada. It was brought over by the Spaniards and quite possibly had its roots in Roman cuisine (remember that Spain was part of the Roman Empire), but it seems Mexican home...

St. Patrick’s Day Slow Cooked Corned Beef Tacos Recipe

03-16-2014 Stephen Chavez 0

Oh, how I love me some Corned Beef Tacos. I know. I know. I don't have a tad of Irish blood in me, but for some reason I absolutely love celebrating St. Patrick's Day. As a kid, I liked to...

A Tale of Two Lobsters with LatinoFoodie #Giveaway #Spon

03-15-2014 Stephen Chavez 26

UPDATE: Contest is now closed. We finally had our Julia Child moment as we prepared lobster two ways to celebrate Red Lobster's #BestLobsterFest happening now until April 13, 2014. The restaurant chain sent us four, live, one-and-a-half pound lobsters, allowing us to experiment with different...

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....

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