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AGUA de SANDIA (WATERMELON)

05-21-2014 Stephen Chavez 3

Heaven. That's how I felt when I sipped the watermelon agua fresca today. The drink is so refreshing, sweet, and brings a smile to my face every time. Beautiful in color and taste, Aguas frescas are a refreshing beverage and mostly found in Mexico, Central...

Chef Q&A with Natalie Curie of Award-Winning El Coraloense Restaurant

05-15-2014 Stephen Chavez 0

I've always wondered what life would be like working for a family-owned business. Would we argue constantly? What about opportunity for growth and candid feedback? I wonder if my parents would be just as stubborn in the workplace as they were at home? I...

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...

Capirotada with Rum Soaked Raisins and Apples

04-15-2014 Stephen Chavez 10

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...

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...

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...

Pom Poms and Potato Salad — All You Need for a FAB Super Bowl Sunday

01-29-2014 Stephen Chavez 0

Another season passes and my poor Rams just couldn't muster up enough wins to even make the playoffs, forget about the Super Bowl. The Big Game is on Sunday, making it the biggest tailgate party of the year. The past few years we have been...

Red Enchiladas Stuffed with Mushrooms and Onions

01-28-2014 Stephen Chavez 0

Sometimes we take for granted where we live and the foods we eat. Growing up in a typical Mexican-American household, my mom would make red chile enchiladas on a regular basis. We ate them so frequently that honestly I "could take them or leave...

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AGUA de SANDIA (WATERMELON)

Chef Q&A with Natalie Curie of Award-Winning El Coraloense Restaurant

Easter Ham with Pineapple Chile Glaze

Capirotada with Rum Soaked Raisins and Apples

A Tale of Two Lobsters with LatinoFoodie #Giveaway #Spon

Absolutely Love Lobster? This Valentine’s Day Treat Your Sweetie to the #BestLobsterFest at Red Lobster

Lentil Soup with Chorizo

No One is Scolding Chef Thomas Ortega for Playing with his Food

Pom Poms and Potato Salad — All You Need for a FAB Super Bowl Sunday

Red Enchiladas Stuffed with Mushrooms and Onions

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