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...
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Cinco de Mayo: A Moment in Time to Celebrate Food and Culture
There 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...
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Celebrate National Zucchini Bread Day With This Diabetic-friendly Recipe
Calabicitas (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...
Chile Rellenos: Pasilla Peppers Stuffed with Supremo’s Queso Chihuahua
Easter Egg Rice Krispy Nests — Delicious Fun for the Family
Confetti 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...
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Red Chilaquiles: A Favorite Mexican Breakfast Dish
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....
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Take a Break from Traditional Capirotada with These Spiced Apple-Mango Bars
First, who doesn’t love capirotada? Piloncillo melted into a thick syrup, layers of raisins, nuts, and cheese all being soaked up by bolillo bread. Seriously, what’s not to like?
But after making capirotada over the weekend, we were looking at the...
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Quinoa and Grilled Shrimp: Orange You Glad We’re Cooking with Cara Cara?
Recently, Sunkist invited a group of Los Angeles-area food bloggers to a cooking demonstration at the Sur la Table Kitchens with Chef Robert Dahni to celebrate the Cara Cara orange harvest. We made a pico de gallo, a...
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Everything but Your Kitchen Sink, Homemade Veggie Pizza
Do 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...
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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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