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QUESO ENCHILADO AND RAJAS GORDITAS

02-25-2015 Art Rodriguez 3

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...

DON’T SKIMP ON FLAVOR: EAT Chicken Tinga Tostadas

02-05-2015 Stephen Chavez 0

I am not sure why I don't make tostadas more at home? Think about it. You have a crispy corn tortilla that carries frijoles, juicy meat, and host of fresh and delicious ingredients. And, if you're thinking about your waistline and incorporating more greens...

GREEN CHILE ENCHILADAS RECIPE MADE WITH NOPALES AND MUSHROOMS

02-05-2015 Stephen Chavez 0

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...

AH, FRIED PORK RINDS HOW WE LOVE THEE! Fried Chicken Recipe with A Chicharron Crust

01-19-2015 Stephen Chavez 3

In this fried chicken recipe below, I have flavored the egg wash with a Louisiana-style hot sauce to marinate and season the chicken. The meat turns out so juicy and tasty from the vinegar and heat of the hot sauce. The key is...

CALDO DE RES — A Hearty Mexican Beef Soup

01-09-2015 Art Rodriguez 9

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...

POLLO ALMENDRADO — Oaxacan-style Almond Raisin Sauce

12-30-2014 Stephen Chavez 0

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...

Picadillo with California Raisins

12-29-2014 Art Rodriguez 0

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. Read more

CHUNKY PERSIMMON SALSA BRIGHTENS ANY PLATE OF CHICKEN OR FISH

12-09-2014 Stephen Chavez 0

There's nothing better than seeing the appearance of my beloved fuyu persimmons while driving around Los Angeles. From persimmon bread to even flan made with persimmon, working with persimmons is easy, fragrant and delicious. Like the tomato, persimmons are not popularly considered to be...

THANKSGIVING RECIPE INSPIRATIONS WITH A LATIN TWIST

11-26-2014 Stephen Chavez 0

The focus of our blog has been to share either traditional Mexican recipes or add a Latin twist to others. So, Thanksgiving always presents interesting exchanges with our family – both sides being stubborn with their familiar dishes of turkey, mashed potatoes, canned corn,...

Brussels Sprouts with Mexican Chorizo

10-22-2014 Art Rodriguez 0

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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QUESO ENCHILADO AND RAJAS GORDITAS

DON’T SKIMP ON FLAVOR: EAT Chicken Tinga Tostadas

GREEN CHILE ENCHILADAS RECIPE MADE WITH NOPALES AND MUSHROOMS

AH, FRIED PORK RINDS HOW WE LOVE THEE! Fried Chicken Recipe with A Chicharron Crust

CALDO DE RES — A Hearty Mexican Beef Soup

POLLO ALMENDRADO — Oaxacan-style Almond Raisin Sauce

Picadillo with California Raisins

CHUNKY PERSIMMON SALSA BRIGHTENS ANY PLATE OF CHICKEN OR FISH

THANKSGIVING RECIPE INSPIRATIONS WITH A LATIN TWIST

Brussels Sprouts with Mexican Chorizo

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