Got a taste for grilling this Father’s Day? We certainly do. Art and I are hosting my family this Sunday for Father’s Day, giving my father, brother and sister-in-law a break from cooking and cleaning. Our menu will include an assortment of salads, corn on the cob, fresh fruit, a signature cocktail and, of course, […]
Continue Reading“Always look on the bright side of life…” LOVE that song from Monty Python’s award-winning musical Spamalot. But it’s true. We always have a choice on how we view things and respond to what life hands us. For example, so your tortillas break when trying to make enchiladas. Don’t sweat it. Turn the dish into an enchilada […]
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We were recently asked to create a recipe using avocados from Mexico. Below is one of our favorite shrimp cocktail recipes that has just the right amount of heat and zest. Here’s a snippet of information that our contributing writer Norma Vega posted a few months back about the delectable avocado: Yet another fruit from […]
Continue ReadingDo you ever feel totally out of sorts after eating baked goods or other processed foods? Perhaps you are gluten intolerant or more seriously, may have celiac disease. People live for years not knowing and living with the discomfort.
Continue ReadingThere are some who see Cinco de Mayo as somewhat of a joke because they feel their culture is being exploited by U.S. beer and alcohol companies. I see it a bit differently and let me explain why. You see, I grew up in Pico Rivera, Calif., a mostly working, middle-class, Mexican-American community that commemorated the holiday […]
Continue ReadingCalabicitas (zucchini) are fantastic on the grill or cooked with a creamy white cheese and corn in a delicate chicken broth. However, we wanted to honor National Zucchini Bread Day by using the calabacita in a delicious loaf. We know that to a diabetic, dietary constraints are a constant concern. Latinos continue to get hit hard with […]
Continue ReadingWhen LatinoFoodie was invited to lead the Latino Food Blogger Panel at Hispanicize 2012 in Miami last week, we were humbled and honored. Who wouldn’t want to visit Miami? The heat of South Beach, beautiful people everywhere, fabulous night life, and of course for us, the idea of eating delicious, authentic Cuban and Caribbean cuisine had us […]
Continue ReadingConfetti eggs. Jelly beans. Easter Baskets. It’s a fun time this week for the family to enjoy yummy goodies while being thankful for their blessings. These nifty Easter egg nests are made with rice krispies. The gooey, marshmallow mixture makes a perfect dessert to take to the park for your family picnic. Best of all, they are easy to make […]
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This morning I woke up hungry and craving red chilaquiles: fried corn tortilla strips that are crispy to the crunch, red chile sauce that burns on the way in and on the way….well, you get the point, onions, and cheese. I’m talking lots and lots of cheese. Now, typically for chilaquiles people use more pungent […]
Continue ReadingDo you ever go to your refrigerator and see small pieces of vegetables that by themselves would not make a meal? I’m talking about half an onion in a plastic sandwich bag, a peeled zucchini that has already been diced, a half cup of spinach sitting lonely in a bag that you didn’t use the night before. I […]
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