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Passion Fruit Dressing

02-04-2013 Stephen Chavez 0

Art and I absolutely love the tropical, sweet tartness of passion fruit. We found this recipe in the new cookbook "50 Best Plants on the Planet," by Chef Cathy Thomas and Melissa's Produce. The dressing has chipotle chile in it....

Buick Food & Wine Discovery Tour

01-21-2013 Stephen Chavez 0

While all my friends were scarfing chicken wings and carne asada nachos watching the NFL championship games on Sunday, I was being schooled by some top celebrity chefs. Greek-American culinary star Michael Psilakis showed us how to make a gyro spice of cumin, coriander, yellow...

Quit Loafing Around; Wake up Your Meatloaf Recipe with Roasted Pasilla Peppers

01-14-2013 Stephen Chavez 3

Believe it or not, sometimes Art and I don't agree on the food we like. He doesn't care for meatloaf. He feels it's boring, plus he has an aversion to ketchup. He remembers his mom making it once or twice and each time it...

New Cookbook Features 50 Most Nutrient-rich Fruits and Vegetables

01-07-2013 Stephen Chavez 0

We all know what we're supposed to do to stay healthy. Eat more fruits and vegetables and exercise on a regular basis. It's common sense, right? Sometimes I'll go into my fridge with the intention to make smart food choices, but the flour tortillas...

RECIPE FOR CHAMPURRADO – Hot Mexican Beverage

01-05-2013 Stephen Chavez 1

Mexican hot chocolate or Champurrado? Believe it or not, growing up that was a major decision for me. I preferred Mexican hot chocolate as I was always leery from the thickness of Champurrado. Oh, how times have changed. And, on holidays...

Chorizo and Bean Fried Plantain Cups Will be a Hit on New Year’s Eve

12-27-2012 Stephen Chavez 0

During the holidays we make a lot of pinto beans for our tamale dinners. I always freeze the left-overs for future use like when I am looking for appetizers to serve our New Year’s Eve guests. The fried platano cups have...

Abuelita Chocolate Enhances Flavor of Traditional Buñuelos

12-17-2012 Stephen Chavez 0

Making buñuelos during the holidays warms up the kitchen and home perfectly. What I like about the soft doughy pillows is how they fluff up when you fry them. Don't worry about the shape. It is not worth fretting about, believe me. At first I...

Chocolate Walnut Rum Ball Recipe — Don’t Skimp on the Booze!

12-11-2012 Stephen Chavez 0

These dense, moist treats are irresistible. Wrapped in a pretty box, they make a great gift, too. We recently served these at a holiday party and people gobbled them up. Like the headline reads, don't skimp on the booze. You want these...

Grandma Dolly’s Arroz con Leche Recipe

11-16-2012 Stephen Chavez 0

Sometimes the simplest things bring me joy in the kitchen. One of them for sure is my personal recipe box. Memories of good times or loved ones come to mind as I go through 3x5” cards. Each card is adorned with handwritten notes of family...

Calabaza en Tacha — A Candied Pumpkin Treat

11-14-2012 Stephen Chavez 0

Calabaza en Tacha or candied pumpkin is a popular dessert during the holidays for many Latino families. The sweet aroma from the pumpkin, brown sugar and cinnamon while baking in the oven permeates the entire home of its goodness. It’s a great...

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Passion Fruit Dressing

Buick Food & Wine Discovery Tour

Quit Loafing Around; Wake up Your Meatloaf Recipe with Roasted Pasilla Peppers

New Cookbook Features 50 Most Nutrient-rich Fruits and Vegetables

RECIPE FOR CHAMPURRADO – Hot Mexican Beverage

Chorizo and Bean Fried Plantain Cups Will be a Hit on New Year’s Eve

Abuelita Chocolate Enhances Flavor of Traditional Buñuelos

Chocolate Walnut Rum Ball Recipe — Don’t Skimp on the Booze!

Grandma Dolly’s Arroz con Leche Recipe

Calabaza en Tacha — A Candied Pumpkin Treat

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