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WORKING WITH ANCIENT GRAINS — RED QUINOA SALAD WITH AVOCADO AND GRILLED CORN

02-21-2015 Stephen Chavez 0

There are times when people introduce me to friends as a "foodie" and I feel somewhat of an impostor. It happens especially when I think of my relationship and knowledge of ancient grains. Let's face it, growing up the extent of grains served were...

ENTER TO WIN A BASKET OF HERDEZ BRAND COOKING SAUCES AND SALSAS #GIVEAWAY

02-18-2015 Stephen Chavez 71

Updated 2/24/15 -- CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNER: Connie Kmiec from Wisconsin!! We'll be sending you a basket of Herdez Brand salsas this week! ENJOY!!! Everything happened so fast and for not being a "morning person" waking up at the crack of dawn to be...

DON’T SKIMP ON FLAVOR: EAT Chicken Tinga Tostadas

02-05-2015 Stephen Chavez 0

I am not sure why I don't make tostadas more at home? Think about it. You have a crispy corn tortilla that carries frijoles, juicy meat, and host of fresh and delicious ingredients. And, if you're thinking about your waistline and incorporating more greens...

GREEN CHILE ENCHILADAS with Nopalitos and Mushrooms

02-05-2015 Stephen Chavez 0

As a big boy who sometimes feels like a tamal in certain clothes, I often seek out a healthier version of traditional Mexican dishes. I want all the flavor, but realized I need to make smarter choices in the preparation and ingredients. I developed...

SPLIT PEA SOUP WITH HAM

01-29-2015 Stephen Chavez 0

In my quest to add more fiber to my diet, I've been looking at various dishes with legumes. I ran across an old recipe from a magazine that I had cut out YEARS AGO for Split Pea Soup with Ham. The soup's texture becomes...

MEXICAN-FUSION APPETIZERS SCORE A TOUCH DOWN EVERY TIME!

01-23-2015 Stephen Chavez 1

Ready for the Big Game? Super Bowl 2015 promises to be an exciting day for football fans across the country, especially those of us who are wrapped around the drama of #deflategate. Although I (Stephen) love watching football, Art's a bigger fan of the...

AH, FRIED PORK RINDS HOW WE LOVE THEE! Fried Chicken Recipe with A Chicharron Crust

01-19-2015 Stephen Chavez 1

In this fried chicken recipe below, I have flavored the egg wash with a Louisiana-style hot sauce to marinate and season the chicken. The meat turns out so juicy and tasty from the vinegar and heat of the hot sauce. The key is...

POLLO EN ALMENDRADO — Oaxacan-style Almond Raisin Sauce

12-30-2014 Stephen Chavez 0

I worked together with the California Raisin Marketing Board to create this recipe and was compensated for my time. The opinions below are mine and mine alone and do not represent those of the California Raisin Marketing Board. The genius for this sauce comes from...

HOLIDAY BREAKFAST RECIPE: ENFRIJOLADAS WITH A FRIED EGG

12-23-2014 Stephen Chavez 0

This is a compensated campaign in collaboration with BUSH’S Cocina Latina™ and Latina Bloggers Connect. Recipe, ideas and opinions are our own. We thank you for supporting the brands who help keep our blog alive. Days before Christmas my household becomes...

GALLETAS de COCO — COCONUT COOKIE RECIPE FOR A TROPICAL HOLIDAY CELEBRATION

12-17-2014 Stephen Chavez 0

Better than just a regular old sugar cookie. Galletas de Coco or Coconut Cookies bring a little bit of the Caribbean Islands to your kitchen. How does a furry, brown, hard shell ball when cracked open transform into yummy goodness? Yes, I just said...

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