Calabacitas are a traditional Mexican dish that has grown in popularity throughout the Southwest and embraces the warm flavors of zucchini, corn, and melted cheese. Over the summer, Art and I traveled through Arizona, and New Mexico and I tasted many dishes with roasted...
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Recent Posts by Stephen Chavez
HATCH SALSA VERDE RECIPE
I embrace the end of summer for so many reasons. Living in Los Angeles, I am usually completely done with the heat waves that can last all the way through October. Climate change is real people.
Yet, when I start seeing announcements at local grocery...
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KITCHENS OF THE SOUTHWEST: SEDONA, ARIZONA #SaborSW
When I think about southwest cuisine, bowls of thick, red chile pozole from Santa Fe comes to mind, or soft pillowy sopapillas drizzled with sweet honey from Albuquerque. It's food associated with a certain city. But as we were planning our tour of the...
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WINE, GOOD FOOD & FRIENDS — East LA Meets Napa & Bordeaux Fundraiser Delivered It All
When we first got into the business of writing the food blog, admittedly, Art and I were both like little boys (Baby Hueys are more like it) in a candy shop. We'd wait in a line with other anxious foodies waiting to taste an...
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Spicy Skillet Lasagna with Mushrooms and Jalapeños #Saucesome
Quick and easy. No, that's not what they used to call me in college. I'm talking about those weeknight dinner meals that you whip up after a long day at work.
When I am too pooped to be standing in the kitchen cooking a gourmet...
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LATINOFOODIE FEATURED ON KABC-TV ON DIVERSITY OF LATIN PRODUCTS NOW AVAILABLE AT GROCERY STORES
HERE'S THE STORY THAT WAS RECENTLY FEATURED ON KABC-TV. YOU CAN WATCH THE VIDEO AT THE END OF THIS ARTICLE.
From panela cheese to tostones, mainstream grocery stores are now stocking the aisles and refrigerated/frozen sections with Latin food beyond the "Hispanic Aisle."...
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CELEBRATE FREEDOM, FAMILY AND FRIENDS WITH A SPICY SANGRIA SPARKLER #CelebraSangria
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What an incredible week of news we've had in the...
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CRISPY, TENDER CARNITAS
Some people like them crunchy, others like them tender and moist. Like many things in life, I want the best of both worlds when it comes to homemade carnitas. I want the chunks of pork to be fork-tender, moist and flavorful, but there’s something...
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ENTER A MILK JUG ART CONTEST AND WIN $2,000
This is part of a sponsored collaboration with the California Milk Processor Board and DiMe Media . However, all opinions expressed are our own.
Our kitchen is our playground. We spend a lot of time there so FUN IS A MUST. Especially when family or friends...
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5 TRADITIONAL MEXICAN RECIPES FOR CINCO DE MAYO
How do you celebrate the Day of the Battle of Puebla? Although not widely celebrated in Mexico, Cinco de Mayo has become a popular holiday in the United States thanks in part to beer and alcohol companies. What I do love about Cinco de...
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- April 10, 2024 on GRANDMA’S CAPIROTADA RECIPE – Simple and Classic
- April 10, 2024 on GRANDMA’S CAPIROTADA RECIPE – Simple and Classic