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SABOR LATINO FOOD SHOW — Defining the Taste of California’s New Majority

04-29-2015 Stephen Chavez 0

Food companies are quickly waking up to the fact that Latino consumers want more than chips and salsa. Local grocers, buyers, and food companies will convene May 12-13 for the 2nd Annual Sabor Latino Food Show at the Pasadena Convention Center. Tickets are $40...

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COSTILLAS DE PUERCO EN SALSA VERDE CON NOPALES — Gracias Tia Esperanza!

04-19-2015 Stephen Chavez 2

Although we have bookshelves bursting with cookbooks, I strongly believe that some of the best recipes come from the heart and family. Last week Art and I were visiting his tia Esperanza out in Compton. She has one of those classic Mexican homes with...
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BEEF AND CHORIZO BAKED PASTA WITH TOMATO CREAM SAUCE #Saucesome

04-16-2015 Stephen Chavez 0

This is a sponsored post. All opinions are our own. Thank you for supporting the brands we love and who make LatinoFoodie possible. If you love Italian food like me, but don’t have the time to make a homemade sauce that can take hours,...
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LATINOFOODIE VISITS COUNTRY’S LARGEST MEXICAN FRESH CHEESE COMPANY — CACIQUE #GOAUTENTICO

03-21-2015 Stephen Chavez 2

When faced with adversity, make cheese. That's the story of a young immigrant couple back in the 1970s who began their journey making a life for themselves and their children in the United States. From selling cheese store to store in the back of their...
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REDISCOVER A LOS ANGELES HISTORIC LANDMARK – THE SAN ANTONIO WINERY

03-06-2015 Stephen Chavez 0

I have lived in Los Angeles my entire life, minus the few years working as a reporter back east in my early 20s. Still, there are times I visit hidden gems around the City and I sit back and think to myself, “Now, why...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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GREEN CHILE ENCHILADAS RECIPE MADE WITH NOPALES 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...
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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...
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Recent Posts by Stephen Chavez

SABOR LATINO FOOD SHOW — Defining the Taste of California’s New Majority

COSTILLAS DE PUERCO EN SALSA VERDE CON NOPALES — Gracias Tia Esperanza!

BEEF AND CHORIZO BAKED PASTA WITH TOMATO CREAM SAUCE #Saucesome

LATINOFOODIE VISITS COUNTRY’S LARGEST MEXICAN FRESH CHEESE COMPANY — CACIQUE #GOAUTENTICO

REDISCOVER A LOS ANGELES HISTORIC LANDMARK – THE SAN ANTONIO WINERY

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

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

DON’T SKIMP ON FLAVOR: EAT Chicken Tinga Tostadas

GREEN CHILE ENCHILADAS RECIPE MADE WITH NOPALES AND MUSHROOMS

SPLIT PEA SOUP WITH HAM

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