There’s something brave playing with traditional ethnic dishes. Only a few chefs seem to pull it off successfully. Executive Chef Thomas Ortega, raised in Cerritos, Calif., takes a brazened approach to his restaurant style and menu and guess what? He nails it at his new restaurant in his hometown called Amor y Tacos. Good-natured and […]
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Diageo World Class Bartender of the Year David Rios from Spain shares tips for creating a perfect holiday punch to celebrate with family and friends Special gatherings call for special beverages and nothing makes a party more festive than punch. A New Year’s Eve punch satisfies your guests, relieves some party planning stress and saves […]
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At the Chavez-Rodriguez household, we’re in recovery mode. Thankfully, a hearty chicken soup with roasted vegetables came to the rescue! Sometimes all of the hullabaloo of Christmas wears a body down. Not to mention the increased interaction with people (and their germs) in stores, malls, and countless parties. It’s bound to happen. People get sick […]
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This is part of a sponsored campaign with the California Milk Processor Board and Latina Mom Bloggers. However, all opinions expressed are our own. Who remembers that old disco tune, “Another Cha Cha” from Santa Esmeralda? This holiday season Art and I are getting our cha cha on with a new drink – Horchata. Every […]
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Lifting a lyric from The Sound of Music, “These are a few of my favorite things!” Mexican Wedding Cookies crumble and the powder sugar makes a mess, but they are oh so good, especially with cafecito or Mexican hot chocolate. This recipe uses pecans, but I’ve also made them with walnuts or almonds. The small, […]
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I absolutely love the holidays, just hate all the carb-loaded foods I inhale, from cookies, tortillas, potatoes, dinner rolls, pan dulce, and sugar-laden dessert after dessert. Don’t even get me started on the egg nog! The Mashed Cauliflower with Roasted Garlic is creamy, smooth, and rich in flavor with roasted garlic, cream cheese and fresh […]
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It’s a dish my mom whipped up como nada. Steak Picado, a spicy beef stir fry that melds together beautifully onions, green peppers, garlic and other seasonings and transforms even the toughest cuts of beef into mouthwatering bites. This dish is also popular in Guatemala, Panama and Cuba. Differences among countries are slight. In the Mexican […]
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There’s an ongoing debate in the Latino community about how the U.S. “celebrates” Dia de los Muertos. Has it gone too far with people dressing in costumes almost like a carry-over from Halloween? Should we be more somber in our remembrance of loved ones on that day? Who knows? I feel like most things in […]
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Over the years, I’ve made mental notes of interesting recipes I’ve read for pork shoulder rubbed with various combinations. Since our wedding where we served a beautiful mole negro, I’ve been craving various kinds of moles and thinking of different ways to enjoy it. In this recipe, I wanted the pulled pork to have a […]
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Food truck burn out? We’ve got a great alternative. The 8th Annual “East LA Meets Napa & Beyond” food & wine fundraiser is an exclusive pairing event that brings the community together to celebrate the richness of Mexican food and success of Latino-owned restaurants and vineyards in California and beyond. The proceeds benefit AltaMed Health Services […]
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