New Cookbook Features 50 Most Nutrient-rich Fruits and Vegetables
We all know what we’re supposed to do to stay healthy. Eat more fruits and vegetables and exercise on a regular basis. It’s common sense, right? Sometimes I’ll go into my fridge with the intention to make smart food choices, but the flour tortillas and butter look up at me and say, “Warm me up and smother […]
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RECIPE FOR CHAMPURRADO – Hot Mexican Beverage
Mexican hot chocolate or Champurrado? Believe it or not, growing up that was a major decision for me. I preferred Mexican hot chocolate as I was always leery from the thickness of Champurrado. Oh, how times have changed. And, on holidays like Diá de los Reyes (Three Kings Day) celebrated on January 6, Champurrado is […]
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Orange Cranberry Pistachio Biscotti
Biscotti? On LatinoFoodie? Sure! This twice baked Italian bread is perfect for any time of the year, but they are especially suited to holiday gift giving. For the second year in a row we baked off dozens of scrumptious biscotti as gifts to our friends and family. The Italian cookie is ideal for packing and […]
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Chorizo and Bean Fried Plantain Cups Will be a Hit on New Year’s Eve
During the holidays we make a lot of pinto beans for our tamale dinners. I always freeze the left-overs for future use like when I am looking for appetizers to serve our New Year’s Eve guests. The fried platano cups have the flavor, weight and heartiness of a fried potato skin. You can find these, […]
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Abuelita Chocolate Enhances Flavor of Traditional Buñuelos
Making buñuelos during the holidays warms up the kitchen and home perfectly. What I like about the soft doughy pillows is how they fluff up when you fry them. Don’t worry about the shape. It is not worth fretting about, believe me. At first I tried to make them perfectly round, but quickly gave up. There are bigger […]
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Chocolate Walnut Rum Ball Recipe — Don’t Skimp on the Booze!
These dense, moist treats are irresistible. Wrapped in a pretty box, they make a great gift, too. We recently served these at a holiday party and people gobbled them up. Like the headline reads, don’t skimp on the booze. You want these little balls to be potent. Chocolate Walnut Rum Balls Makes about 40 Ingredients […]
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For One Night Only Playa Restaurant Hosts “Foods from Chile”
With fertile land and pristine waters stretching across the long Latin American country, Chile features some of the world’s best produce and cuisine. We had a chance to experience the richness of flavors recently at Playa Restaurant in Beverly Hills. Launching a new campaign in the U.S. called “Foods from Chile,” Playa Chef John Rivera Sedlar […]
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Apple and Roasted Sweet Potato Salad
The first time I tried to make sweet potatoes, I made chips. I did not know what I was doing. The slices where unseasoned, too thick, and raw. I felt awful when my good friend Sabby spit it out, after she spit out my roasted eggplant. My sweet potatoes were a far cry from my […]
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Grandma Dolly’s Arroz con Leche Recipe
Sometimes the simplest things bring me joy in the kitchen. One of them for sure is my personal recipe box. Memories of good times or loved ones come to mind as I go through 3×5” cards. Each card is adorned with handwritten notes of family treasured recipes or ones I had cut and pasted from some […]
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Calabaza en Tacha — A Candied Pumpkin Treat
Calabaza en Tacha or candied pumpkin is a popular dessert during the holidays for many Latino families. The sweet aroma from the pumpkin, brown sugar and cinnamon while baking in the oven permeates the entire home of its goodness. It’s a great way to use up the pumpkin you had from Halloween and enjoy the […]
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