Picadillo with California Raisins
I worked together with the California Raisin Marketing Board to create this recipe and was compensated for my time. The opinions below are mine and mine alone and do not represent those of the California Raisin Marketing Board. The day after our holiday gathering, I packed up all the Christmas sugar cookies, biscotti and tamales, […]
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HOLIDAY BREAKFAST RECIPE: ENFRIJOLADAS WITH A FRIED EGG
This is a compensated campaign in collaboration with BUSH’S Cocina Latina™ and Latina Bloggers Connect. Recipe, ideas and opinions are our own. We thank you for supporting the brands who help keep our blog alive. Days before Christmas my household becomes a flurry of activity from cookie decorating to wrapping of presents. As soon as […]
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GORDITAS DE PILONCILLO
Gorditas mean “little fat ones” in Spanish, and during the holidays Santa may not be the only one who fits in that category. Calorie counting aside, gorditas are a great traditional Mexican dish that is made year round in Latino households. Cousin to the chalupa, sope, Salvadorean pupusa, and the Colombian/Venezuelan arepa, these corn meal […]
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GALLETAS de COCO — COCONUT COOKIE RECIPE FOR A TROPICAL HOLIDAY CELEBRATION
Better than just a regular old sugar cookie. Galletas de Coco or Coconut Cookies bring a little bit of the Caribbean Islands to your kitchen. How does a furry, brown, hard shell ball when cracked open transform into yummy goodness? Yes, I just said the word yummy to describe these cookies because they are addictive. […]
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Brigaderios: Brazilian Chocolate Truffles for Christmas
In our home, the holidays are not complete without chocolate: mole, tamales, champurrado and plenty of chocolate desserts. Despite our arsenal of flourless chocolate cake, chocoflan, chocolate sugar cookies, chocolate biscotti, and homemade chocolate mousse, there is always room for a little more chocolate decadence. This year we have made Brigaderios, or Brazilian-styled chocolate truffles. […]
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CHUNKY PERSIMMON SALSA BRIGHTENS ANY PLATE OF CHICKEN OR FISH
There’s nothing better than seeing the appearance of my beloved fuyu persimmons while driving around Los Angeles. From persimmon bread to even flan made with persimmon, working with persimmons is easy, fragrant and delicious. Like the tomato, persimmons are not popularly considered to be berries, but the fruit is in fact from the berry familia. […]
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WARM UP WITH TURKEY TORTILLA SOUP
Our first dish using the leftover turkey we ventured into the world of soups. Not just any soup, but a turkey tortilla soup with a beautiful stock strutting layers of flavor from the roasted carcass, celery, carrots, and fresh sprigs of rosemary and lemon thyme. After straining and seasoning the broth to taste, I swear, […]
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THANKSGIVING RECIPE INSPIRATIONS WITH A LATIN TWIST
The focus of our blog has been to share either traditional Mexican recipes or add a Latin twist to others. So, Thanksgiving always presents interesting exchanges with our family – both sides being stubborn with their familiar dishes of turkey, mashed potatoes, canned corn, and string beans. G’ forbid we introduce a new way of […]
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Butternut Squash Soup with Golden Beets and Crumbled Mexican Chorizo
The slight chill in the fall air beckons for a night of warm soup and cuddling. This butternut squash soup has a complexity of flavors with the golden beets, white wine, and cream. Yet, it is the Mexican-style chorizo crumbled on top for the finishing touch that makes it a crowd-pleaser. Your loved ones will […]
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Thanksgiving Stuffing with Blueberries, Rosemary and Almonds
Thanksgiving dinner would not be complete without the stuffing. Whether you are stuffing your foul or serving the moist bread mixture alongside your bird, making your own stuffing for the holidays is easier than you think. In this recipe we cut up old cornbread into small cubes, but any day old bread will do. Simply cube […]
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