Stephen Chavez - Latino Foodie

Dulce de Leche Cocadas Recipe

10-10-2018 Stephen Chavez 0

Happy World Dulce de Leche Day!! We are celebrating with a simple sweet treat. Cocadas are a type of coconut confection found throughout Latin America. Mounds of soft and chewy coconut held together with sweetened condensed milk are pretty good, but adding...

GREEN CHILE PORK RECIPE (RECETA DE CARNE DE PUERCO EN SALSA VERDE)

10-08-2018 Stephen Chavez 7

Carne de Puerco en Salsa Verde or Green Chile Pork is absolutely one of my favorite dishes in the world. The tender pork simmers in a slightly tangy green tomatillo sauce that has a nice spicy kick to it. The combination is magical. Warm...

HOW TO MAKE STEAK PICADO WITH HATCH CHILE

08-25-2018 Stephen Chavez 0

Our Steak Picado with Hatch Chile epitomizes the best of home Mexican cooking. The onions, garlic, and tomatoes meld heavenly with the Hatch chile. There's something unique about the flavor of the green Hatch chile. We used a hot Hatch chile so this recipe...

BRAISED OXTAIL IN A GUAJILLO SAUCE

08-06-2018 Stephen Chavez 4

This is part of a sponsored collaboration with Rumba Meats. However, all opinions expressed are our own. Thank you for supporting Rumba Meats.Have you ever cooked with Oxtail before? In many countries, oxtail can either be seen as a delicacy or comfort food. At one...

ALTAMED SHOWCASES THE BEST OF LATIN FOOD AND WINES

08-01-2018 Stephen Chavez 0

If you love sipping wine while enjoying rich, bite-sized tastings of a citrus forward shrimp ceviche or tostadas topped with a smokey birria and pickled red onions topped with tiny bits of freshly minced habanero peppers that pack a punch, then you have to...

HOW TO MAKE BEEF PICADILLO

06-20-2018 Stephen Chavez 9

The best part of writing a food recipe blog with someone is that you can sit and compare family recipes like this Beef Picadillo. Both of our moms were tremendous cooks but rarely used written recipes. Most of the meals came from...

RAJAS CON CREMA — Creamy and Delicious

06-20-2018 Stephen Chavez 0

Mexican Rajas con Crema are flame roasted poblano chiles, cut into strips and cooked with onions and garlic and Mexican crema. Depending on the heat of the poblano pepper, the dish can be spicy or slightly spicy.People eat Rajas con Crema simply in a corn tortilla...

HOW TO MAKE MILANESA DE RES

05-31-2018 Stephen Chavez 3

The other day I had a craving for Milanesa de Res that just wouldn't go away. What's milanesa? It is beef pounded thin, lightly breaded and fried quickly on both sides. A friend of mine said, "It's like the Mexican version of chicken-fried steak."...

CINCO DE MAYO RECIPE IDEAS

05-04-2018 Stephen Chavez 0

By now, we hope most people in the United States understand that Cinco de Mayo is not a major holiday in Mexico. Yet, here in the U.S., we take this opportunity to demonstrate our love affair with Mexican culture and heritage. A big part...

Raisin Coconut Bread Pudding Recipe

12-19-2017 Stephen Chavez 2

THIS IS PART OF A SPONSORED COLLABORATION WITH MILKPEP AND DIME MEDIA. However, ALL OPINIONS EXPRESSED ARE MY OWN. #HERENCIALECHEAs the song lyrics say, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year!”https://youtu.be/Xztvj8UBKwkWhat better way to bring cheer and goodness into your home this holiday...