Chocolate has a place in my kitchen and my heart because that is where my chocolate desserts are born: for my friends, family and my beau. Stephen has his favorite desserts that aren’t always chocolate, such as cheesecake, tres leches cake, crème brûlée, etc. And while he has had his far share, it’s important not […]
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This Valentine’s Day surprise your honey with a beautiful dessert we are calling a Concha Tart. Please note this recipe blog post is for the Dulce de Leche Pastry Cream and the assembly of the concha tart. Our recipe for homemade conchas is here. But, you can easily make the Concha Tart with store-bought Mexican […]
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Conchas. Everybody’s favorite pan dulce, or Mexican sweet bread. Enjoying a concha with your morning cafecito is the best way to start your day. Most panaderias will have soft, warm conchas available first thing in the morning, but every once in a while you want something a little extra…like homemade conchas. Conchas are made with […]
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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 many years ago — A Latinofoodie Valentine’s Day party for some family and some close friends. The five […]
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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 Tallarin Verde. Interesting to note the Italian immigrant influence of pesto to Peru. IT’S ALL […]
Continue ReadingValentine’s Day is upon us! It’s not too late to surprise your love bug with this red velvet cake. It has some spice but it’s not hot. The chili powder adds a unique layer of flavor. We made this cake for our My Foodie Valentine Tasting with help from the Nestle Kitchens.
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