First, who doesn’t love capirotada? Piloncillo melted into a thick syrup, layers of raisins, nuts, and cheese all being soaked up by bolillo bread. Seriously, what’s not to like?
But after making capirotada over the weekend, we were looking at the...
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My Foodie Valentine — A Special Tasting of Five Courses Inspired by Nestle Products
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LatinoFoodie hosted its first "My Foodie Valentine" at our home with a special five course tasting menu inspired...
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Just in Time for Valentine’s Day: Red Hot Velvet Cake
Valentine's Day is upon us! It's not too late to surprise your love bug with this red velvet cake. It has some spice but it's not hot. The chili...
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I Heart Valentine’s Sugar Cookies: From a Love Affair to a Family Affair
I heart sugar cookies and these soft pillows of sugary goodness are not just for Christmas. These cookies are so easy and yummy you’ll never use another recipe again. ...
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MEXICAN CHOCOLATE TOFU PUDDING
February is National Chocolate Month and what better way to enjoy a dessert without all the guilt than with a Mexican Chocolate Tofu Pudding.
MEXICAN CHOCOLATE TOFU PUDDING
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients:
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Mexican Chocolate Tamales with a Kick; Yummy Fun for the Whole Family
As part of reviving the holiday traditions that have defined our families and communities for years, LatinoFoodie set out to make tamales this season with a sweet twist. Earlier...
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No Guilt Holiday Treat:Spiced Pumpkin Muffins
For most of us, pumpkin is something we only cook with at Thanksgiving so make it count. While pumpkin pies and cheesecakes may be yummy, this year do not limit yourself. Pumpkin biscotti or scones? Maybe pumpkin & Mexican hot chocolate? Pumpkin...
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Día de los Muertos – Mexican Day of the Dead Celebration
Día de los Muertos brings back many fond childhood memories for me -- from the making of sugar skulls to the annual bus ride to Evergreen Cemetery in East Los Angeles for the night time procession. Sometimes, when people of other cultures...
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Strawberry Icebox Pie
Strawberry Icebox Pie
Okay LatinoFoodie Nation, I love to bake, but I’ll be honest with you: I’m still learning the science of baking. Make no mistake, the temperature of your kitchen, the moisture in...
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No Bake Bliss
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I love to bake, but the last place I want to be in this heat is baking in a...
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