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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...

Gingersnap Cookies and Milk Make Bedtime a Sweet Time

09-13-2012 Stephen Chavez 0

Sending your kids to bed early with a glass of milk may help them to be more awake and alert the following morning, so we hear from the California Milk Processor Board. To heck with the kids, a restful night’s sleep is...

Blueberry Granita

08-21-2012 Art Rodriguez 0

With the sun beating down our house with its Southwestern exposure, it seemed there would not be any time to make dessert for dinner. But the ripe blueberries nesting in the refrigerator, graciously provided by the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council, were...

Sensational Strawberries — Sweet and Good For You

08-10-2012 Stephen Chavez 0

California strawberry peak season is officially here and last night Art and I had an opportunity to sample all of the red berry's deliciousness. Thanks to our good friend Yolanda Machado from Sassy Mama in LA and the California Strawberry Commission for inviting us!...

No Bake Cup Cakes: Keeping You Cool with a Summer Treat

07-17-2012 Art Rodriguez 0

With the temperature rising, it is getting harder to stay in the kitchen for any length of time. The blazing sun fills our LatinoFoodie kitchen with its warmth to the point of broiling our potted house plants. The doggies pant for relief...

Celebrate National Zucchini Bread Day With This Diabetic-friendly Recipe

04-25-2012 Stephen Chavez 0

Calabicitas (zucchini) are fantastic on the grill or cooked with a creamy white cheese and corn in a delicate chicken broth. However, we wanted to honor National Zucchini Bread Day by using...

Easter Egg Rice Krispy Nests — Delicious Fun for the Family

04-04-2012 Stephen Chavez 0

Confetti eggs. Jelly beans. Easter Baskets. It's a fun time this week for the family to enjoy yummy goodies while being thankful for their blessings. These nifty Easter egg nests are made with rice krispies. The gooey, marshmallow mixture makes a perfect dessert to take to...

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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

Gingersnap Cookies and Milk Make Bedtime a Sweet Time

Blueberry Granita

Sensational Strawberries — Sweet and Good For You

No Bake Cup Cakes: Keeping You Cool with a Summer Treat

Celebrate National Zucchini Bread Day With This Diabetic-friendly Recipe

Easter Egg Rice Krispy Nests — Delicious Fun for the Family

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