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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...

Apple and Roasted Sweet Potato Salad

11-18-2012 Art Rodriguez 0

The first time I tried to make sweet potatoes, I made chips. I did not know what I was doing. The slices where unseasoned, too thick, and raw. I felt awful when my good friend Sabby spit it out, after she spit out my...

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...

Baked Veracruz-Style Tilapia

11-13-2012 Stephen Chavez 0

The other day I was at the grocery store and they had whole tilapia on sale. Typically, I purchase fillets, but have always felt that tilapia is so mild in flavor that if I cooked it with the bones and skin still intact, the fish flavor would...

Sangrita — Sweet and Spicy

10-29-2012 Stephen Chavez 0

As you're throwing together your menu for a wicked Halloween party, don't forget the Sangrita. We're not talking about the wine and fruit drink. No, Sangrita is a traditional Mexican...

Chicken and Apple Empanadas

10-25-2012 Stephen Chavez 0

Not a day goes by that I don't think about my mom and other loved ones dear to me that have passed. I'll catch glimpses of them in other people's smile, the flowers, the wind, and the stars at night. Still, I enjoy...

Stacked Red Enchiladas Inspired by the Muy Bueno Cookbook

10-04-2012 Stephen Chavez 0

Last week we received our copy of the "Muy Bueno Cookbook -- Three Generations of Authentic Mexican Flavor." From the beautiful food photography to the simple, easy to follow recipes, we enjoyed reading the stories of...

Homemade Sofrito Adds Perfect Flavor to Many Dishes from Around The Latin World

09-17-2012 Stephen Chavez 0

As diverse as the U.S. Latino community, so, too, are the recipes for sofrito. Whether you are from Cuba, Mexico or Colombia, every country and region has its own version of...

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Abuelita Chocolate Enhances Flavor of Traditional Buñuelos

Chocolate Walnut Rum Ball Recipe — Don’t Skimp on the Booze!

Apple and Roasted Sweet Potato Salad

Grandma Dolly’s Arroz con Leche Recipe

Calabaza en Tacha — A Candied Pumpkin Treat

Baked Veracruz-Style Tilapia

Sangrita — Sweet and Spicy

Chicken and Apple Empanadas

Stacked Red Enchiladas Inspired by the Muy Bueno Cookbook

Homemade Sofrito Adds Perfect Flavor to Many Dishes from Around The Latin World

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