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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Cafe de olla is life. You may think that is an exaggeration, but you probably haven't seen me in the morning. we are a coffee household. We have an old fashioned drip coffee maker, an espresso machine when we're feeling fancy, a French press...
Read moreAgua Fresca de Jamaica
There is nothing better to quench your thirst on a hot summer day than a cold glass of Agua Fresca de Jamaica. Made from dried Hibiscus flowers, the crimson or deep magenta-colored flowers infuse the cold drink with a beautiful hue. People drink Agua de...
Read moreTEPACHE: A Lightly Fermented Pineapple Cider
Cool off in this warm weather with this recipe for an effervescent and refreshing Tepache, a lightly fermented pineapple drink. Tepache has similar qualities to a light alcohol cider. Although Tepache comes from the Mexican state of Jalisco, various types of fermented beverages have been...
Read moreA Recipe to Make Summer Memories with Your Family; Balsamic Strawberries and Honey-Ricotta Cream
Think of Strawberries and Cream but with an adult twist. This lovely Balsamic Strawberries and Honey-Ricotta Cream recipe will elevate your dessert game, that's for sure! See what summer memories come up for you while you and your family are preparing this recipe for a...
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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,...
Read moreHeat Things Up This Valentine’s Day with Red Hot Velvet Cupcakes
Love is in the air, so why not in our bellies? We've got Red Hot Velvet Cupcakes for you just in time for Valentine's Day.
The Red Hot Velvet Cupcakes recipe comes from a party we hosted...
Read morePERUVIAN TALLARIN VERDE – Perfect with Bistec, Fish or Breaded Chicken
PERUVIAN TALLARIN VERDE Peruvian food has emerged as one of the hottest food trends for the U.S., especially here in Los Angeles. While searching for a Peruvian recipe that we could make in our own kitchen, we stumbled upon the...
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