It's finally cold...ish in California, so we get a chance to enjoy hot, steaming bowls of soups. All kinds of soups! Thick soups, thin soups, chunky soups, soups with tripe, bone-in short ribs and even grilled cheese croutons. What more, January also is designated...
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About: Art Rodriguez
Recent Posts by Art Rodriguez
CALDO DE RES — A Hearty Mexican Beef Soup
Growing up I had no shortage of hearty Mexican soups thanks to my mom. I had my favorites like menudo and pozole, and when I conjure these memories I always think of my mama. But with caldo de res, or beef soup, I always...
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Picadillo with California Raisins
I worked together with the California Raisin Marketing Board to create this recipe and was compensated for my time. The opinions below are mine and mine alone and do not represent those of the California Raisin Marketing Board.
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GORDITAS DE PILONCILLO
Gorditas mean “little fat ones” in Spanish, and during the holidays Santa may not be the only one who fits in that category. Calorie counting aside, gorditas are a great traditional Mexican dish that is made year round in Latino households. Cousin to...
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Brigaderios: Brazilian Chocolate Truffles for Christmas
In our home, the holidays are not complete without chocolate: mole, tamales, champurrado and plenty of chocolate desserts. Despite our arsenal of flourless chocolate cake, chocoflan, chocolate sugar cookies, chocolate biscotti, and homemade chocolate mousse, there is always room for a little more chocolate...
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Thanksgiving Stuffing with Blueberries, Rosemary and Almonds
Thanksgiving dinner would not be complete without the stuffing. Whether you are stuffing your foul or serving the moist bread mixture alongside your bird, making your own stuffing for the holidays is easier than you think. In this recipe we cut up old cornbread into...
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WORKING WITH WHAT’S IN SEASON NOW: KALE & BRUSSELS SPROUTS
When dreaming up recipes for the fall, our minds automatically go the old-faithful pumpkin. But, the earth offers so much more bounty during a season where the days grow colder and the night's grow longer, and the leaves shift to shades of yellow and...
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Halloween Fun with Fanta Orange Sugar Cookies
This shop has been compensated by #CollectiveBias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone.
We live on a steep (haunted?) hill, therefore trick-or-treaters tend to stay away, but we're suckers for Halloween. With a small group of friends and fiends coming to our...
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#NationalPotatoDay – A Round Up of Our Favorite Dishes con “Papas”
A few weeks ago we partnered with Potandon Produce Klondike Brands to create delicious potato recipes for you, with a Latin twist. Klondike Brands has been truly wonderful to work with, especially since we got to try all of their spuds, plus their new...
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Brussels Sprouts with Mexican Chorizo
I probably would not have considered Brussels sprouts for breakfast had it not been for chorizo. Good old Mexican chorizo (beef or pork) is a sausage made with spices like garlic and paprika and of course powdered chile. While chorizo has a number of applications we...
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Recent Comments by Art Rodriguez
- February 19, 2021 on GRANDMA’S CAPIROTADA RECIPE – Simple and Classic
- February 19, 2021 on GRANDMA’S CAPIROTADA RECIPE – Simple and Classic
- February 13, 2021 on CHORIZO CON HUEVOS
- February 13, 2021 on GRANDMA’S CAPIROTADA RECIPE – Simple and Classic
- July 6, 2020 on A Recipe to Make Summer Memories with Your Family; Balsamic Strawberries and Honey-Ricotta Cream