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CALABACITAS CON RAJAS (Zucchini Squash with Green Chile)
Calabacitas are a traditional Mexican dish that has grown in popularity throughout the Southwest and embraces the warm flavors of zucchini, corn, and melted cheese. Over the summer, Art and I traveled through Arizona, and New Mexico and I tasted many dishes with roasted...
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Summer of the Potato Salad: Red Chimichurri Potato Salad
With Father’s Day just a few days away, I wanted to do something special for my dad, since this is the first Father’s Day we would have spent together in six years. Unfortunately he will be leaving back to Colorado so he can spend...
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JICAMA & WATERMELON SALAD RECIPE WITH TUTORIAL VIDEO
There are few things more refreshing than the clean, crisp bite of a summer salad. I’m talking about plain, fresh produce that is cut in bite sized pieces that you can eat with your hands in a park, at a ballgame or your own...
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QUESO FUNDIDO WITH PORK SAUSAGE
This is a compensated campaign in collaboration with Farmland® and Latina Bloggers Connect but all opinions are all my own.
When Queso Fundido comes to the table bubbling hot, my eyes open wide and my mouth begins to water. It’s my automatic response to cheese....
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THANKSGIVING RECIPE INSPIRATIONS WITH A LATIN TWIST
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,...
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Thanksgiving Stuffing with Blueberries, Rosemary and Almonds
Thanksgiving dinner would not be complete without the stuffing. Whether you are stuffing your foul or serving the moist bread mixture alongside your bird, making your own stuffing for the holidays is easier than you think. In this recipe we cut up old cornbread into...
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WORKING WITH WHAT’S IN SEASON NOW: KALE & BRUSSELS SPROUTS
When dreaming up recipes for the fall, our minds automatically go the old-faithful pumpkin. But, the earth offers so much more bounty during a season where the days grow colder and the night's grow longer, and the leaves shift to shades of yellow and...
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Brussels Sprouts with Mexican Chorizo
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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Ancho Chile Roasted Klondike Rose®
This is a sponsored post for Klondike Brands but all opinions are my own.
Fall is here, and with it comes holiday entertaining. Skip the bland potatoes and be bold with these spicy spuds. This dish of ancho chile roasted Klondike Rose® potatoes can be made ahead of time...
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