How do you celebrate the Day of the Battle of Puebla? Although not widely celebrated in Mexico, Cinco de Mayo has become a popular holiday in the United States thanks in part to beer and alcohol companies. What I do love about Cinco de...
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ROTISSERIE-STYLED CITRUS CHICKEN WITH MI COCINA CASSEROLE + MORE BY PRINCESS HOUSE®
Pots and pans are the lifelines for every cook. We depend on quality cookware to make our favorite dishes for family and friends. When we got to work with Princess House's Mi Cocina Casserole + More, we instantly fell in love like...
RIDE THE HEATWAVE INTO SUMMER WITH THIS WATERMELON &TOMATILLO SALAD
In Southern California, we’ve been behaving like its summer. T-shirts, shorts and flip-flops with trips to the beach or lounging by the pool with cold beer or blended margaritas. Sure the nights and Pacific Ocean can be a little chilly, but we are moving...
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COSTILLAS DE PUERCO EN SALSA VERDE CON NOPALES — Gracias Tia Esperanza!
Although we have bookshelves bursting with cookbooks, I strongly believe that some of the best recipes come from the heart and family. Last week Art and I were visiting his tia Esperanza out in Compton. She has one of those classic Mexican homes with...
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CACIQUE QUESO QUESADILLA CORUNDAS #GOAUTENTICO
This is a sponsored post by Cacique Inc. All opinions are my own.
If you can close your eyes and imagine the sweet aroma of a steamed corn dumpling, you’ll have a pretty good idea about Corundas. Corundas come from the Mexican State...
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Braided Easter Bread, A Festive Addition to Holiday Menu
I was this close (pinching fingers together) to becoming a baker. But the 2 a.m. start times quickly swayed me into a culinary tract in school. Still, those two baking courses at Le Cordon Bleu aroused within me a yearning to bake.
The soft, fluffy...
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LATINOFOODIE VISITS COUNTRY’S LARGEST MEXICAN FRESH CHEESE COMPANY — CACIQUE #GOAUTENTICO
When faced with adversity, make cheese.
That's the story of a young immigrant couple back in the 1970s who began their journey making a life for themselves and their children in the United States. From selling cheese store to store in the back of their...
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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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DON’T SKIMP ON FLAVOR: EAT Chicken Tinga Tostadas
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...
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