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It has been a tough year and...
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BRAZILIAN CHAYOTE “XUXU” SALAD
We absolutely love this chilled Brazilian Chayote Salad for its simple flavors. The soft garlic kissed squash really is the star in this dish.
Where does the name come from?
Xuxu or chuchu, pronounced shoo-shoo in Brazil, is also known as a chayote. This popular squash...
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Tropical Chipotle Cranberry Sauce
Below you will find our recipe for a Tropical Chipotle Cranberry Sauce or as we sometimes refer to it as a Cranberry Salsa.
DO YOU DARE CHANGE A FAMILY FAVORITE DISH?
Holiday time can be sensitive for many people, especially when you are near family...
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AMOR y QUESO – How to Make a Heart-cuterie Board
We've got three fantastic ideas for what we are calling Heart-cuterie boards.
Heart, soul and pansa - the trinity of our lives nourished by friends, family and food. As foodies and Latinos, we often show our love through food. And looking at me and Stephen,...
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HOW TO MAKE ESQUITES WITH HATCH CHILE
Here's our inspiration for Esquites with Hatch Chile.
A favorite street food vendors sell in parts of Mexico and here in Southern California is corn in a cup with mayonnaise and Mexican cream. This is called...
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RAJAS CON CREMA — Creamy and Delicious
Mexican Rajas con Crema are flame roasted poblano chiles, cut into strips and cooked with onions and garlic and Mexican crema. Depending on the heat of the poblano pepper, the dish can be spicy or slightly spicy.
People eat Rajas con Crema simply in a corn tortilla...
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Cornbread and Ham Recipe
Cornbread is food for the soul and the cornerstone of Soul Food. Tex-Mex has made adding jalapeños, fresh corn kernels, and shredded cheese a popular accessory in the hearty bread. Cornbread in a skillet, or skillet bread, made with lard or bacon...
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FRIJOLES CHARROS
You'll discover there are a variety of ways Mexican cooks prepare frijoles/beans. They are a staple in my household and one of the best ways I like to prepare them are with bacon or salted pork, onions, tomatoes, garlic, and a pinch of cumin....
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Digging the Idaho Potato Harvest 2015
Towards the end of summer, while Los Angeles was baking, I took a trip to Idaho. Yup, Idaho. The Idaho Potato Commission invited a group of bloggers and food professionals to experience the Idaho Potato Harvest firsthand. Short of driving a tractor, we got...
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