Mother's Day. A time of year to honor the gifts and love your mother has unselfishly offered you all these years.
Latinofoodie would like to acknowledge our mothers...
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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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GREEN CHILE ENCHILADAS RECIPE MADE WITH NOPALES AND MUSHROOMS
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...
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Nopales and Fried Tofu in Red Chipotle Sauce
Lenten season is upon us and I am always scrambling to figure out how to have a meatless day. I'm a true carnivore. I can't help it. Without meat in my meal I often find myself feeling deprived.
Nopales (cactus paddles) is...
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Frittata de Nopalitos — A Delicious Meatless Friday Breakfast Choice
LatinoFoodie has been determined to incorporate more vegetables, especially nopales, into the dishes we prepare. This breakfast frittata is the perfect way to do just that. Plus, we're now officially in Lent and we know many folks are looking for meatless meals...
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Inspiring Nopal Menu Sets Juan’s Restaurante in Baldwin Park Apart from Typical Mexican Restaurants
Seven years ago, Juan Mondragón, owner of Juan’s Restaurante in Baldwin Park, said his sister Sandy Mondragón was diagnosed with stage four stomach cancer. Her family insisted on a diet of nopales (cactus paddles). Convinced of the health...
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