Cooking school changed my life. Lost, lonely, confused and living in my Ford Escape part-time, I went to an open-house at Le Cordon Bleu in Pasadena and the rest is history. And let me tell you, the culinary classes were a lot...
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QUESO ENCHILADO AND RAJAS GORDITAS
This is a sponsored post by Cacique Inc. All opinions are my own.
Gorditas mean “little fat ones” in Spanish, and during big family dinners it also means full, satisfied pansas. Making gorditas with Cacique's Queso Enchilado is a special treat that does...
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WORKING WITH ANCIENT GRAINS — RED QUINOA SALAD WITH AVOCADO AND GRILLED CORN
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
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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GREEN CHILE ENCHILADAS RECIPE MADE WITH NOPALES AND MUSHROOMS
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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QUESO FUNDIDO WITH PORK SAUSAGE
This is a compensated campaign in collaboration with Farmland® and Latina Bloggers Connect but all opinions are all my own.
When Queso Fundido comes to the table bubbling hot, my eyes open wide and my mouth begins to water. It’s my automatic response to cheese....
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MEXICAN-FUSION APPETIZERS SCORE A TOUCH DOWN EVERY TIME!
Ready for the Big Game? Super Bowl 2015 promises to be an exciting day for football fans across the country, especially those of us who are wrapped around the drama of #deflategate. Although I (Stephen) love watching football, Art's a bigger fan of the...
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POLLO ALMENDRADO — Oaxacan-style Almond Raisin Sauce
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.
The genius for this sauce comes from...
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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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