KIKKOMAN ARROZ CON POLLO RECIPE
This is a sponsored post for Kikkoman, but all opinions are my own. From the 17th century to your 7 p.m. dinner, Kikkoman Soy Sauce has endured the test of time and taste. With Japanese roots, Kikkoman Soy Sauce weaves its way comfortably in many cuisines and has found a home in our Latino kitchen. […]
Continue ReadingCHIPOTLE POTATO SALAD WITH GRILLED HOT LINKS
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Farmer John. The recipe and opinions are my own. It’s hard to know how my parents exactly influenced me, especially in adulthood. But this I know for sure. My mom and dad attended many weekend afternoon fundraisers in Pico Rivera called “tardeadas.” Tardeadas are an afternoon spent with good […]
Continue ReadingSAUTÉED SHRIMP WITH SHALLOTS AND CHAMPAGNE GRAPES
If you never had champagne grapes, then you are in for a real treat. These tiny, tightly clustered seedless grapes possess a deep plum-black color when ripe. And do not let their size fool you because these petite grapes are bursting with bold sweetness. We love their highly decorative look. They’re perfect to drape a […]
Continue ReadingMEXICAN PICKLED RED ONIONS RECIPE
Everyone should learn how to make pickled red onions, or how they call them in Spanish, “Escabeche.” Have you ever tried them? Go to your local taqueria and you’ll find these Yucatan-style pickled red onions. Magenta tinted, vinegary and slightly sweet, these pickled onions go with your tacos, tortas, enchiladas, huevos rancheros, quesadillas, carne asada, […]
Continue ReadingWINE AND JAZZ — A PERFECT COMBO FOR SUMMER!
Its summertime and jazz is in the air. Last Tuesday LatinoFoodie experienced the sounds of Latin jazz, tasty nibbles and wines for every palate at Hollywood & Highland’s Wine & Jazz Fundraiser and Concert Series. It was a perfect evening for meeting up with friends, bumping into old friends and making new ones along the […]
Continue ReadingGRILLED WATERMELON SALAD WITH BALSAMIC CHERRY TOMATOES
What’s a Fourth of July celebration without a sweet, big wedge of dripping watermelon? Taking this sweet flavor note, we thought why not grill the fruit to add some lovely smoky flavor? Grilling the watermelon takes two minutes. Once you grill the watermelon, place it in the fridge, covered, until your ready to eat. The […]
Continue ReadingMix it up with Pink Moscato this Summer
Disclosure: Gallo Family Vineyards provided LatinoFoodie a bottle of Moscato wine in order to facilitate this post. However, all opinions are our own. Warm summer months call for cool summer wines, and nothing beats a glass of chilled Moscato wine. Moscato is a light-bodied and refreshingly sweet wine varietal that nobody will look twice at […]
Continue ReadingGRILLED TOMATILLO GUACAMOLE
Tomatillo, or “little tomato” in Spanish, is only related to the tomato by being in the nightshade family of flowering plants, but tomatillos are more closely related to ground-berries and Cape gooseberries. With that in mind, tomatillos like Cape gooseberries and Chinese lantern berries, have a paper-like husk which the berry grows into. The husk […]
Continue ReadingEASY CHORIZO MEATBALLS: So Spicy, and Oh So Good!
*This is a sponsored post for Olive Garden’s Cucina Mia menu. All thoughts and opinions expressed are our own. Hosting friends and family can be an intimidating task. You primp and preen, tweak and tease, hustle and flow just to provide a fun atmosphere and a delicious meal, so that you and your guests can […]
Continue ReadingBRAZILIAN CAIPIRINHA COCKTAIL Kicks-off World Cup 2014
Today kicks-off the 2014 FIFA World Cup and what better way to start the worldwide celebration than with a delicious and classic Brazilian cocktail — the Caipirinha. The sugar cane rum, Cachaca, is mixed with a lime and some sugar and poured over ice. Super easy and tasty! Brazilian Caipirinha Yields 1 cocktail Ingredients: 1 […]
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