Entries by Mar Jennings

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Houseguest Lessons From the Holidays: Pizza Night

Many people really enjoy doting on their houseguests and get special satisfaction catering to their every whim. Good for you! I, too, am always delighted to entertain and love to play “the host with the most.” I’m always ready for clever alternatives that allow me to spend my time with my guests rather than on […]

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Rosa Mexicano’s Guacamole Delight

Unlike any guacamole you may have had before, the signature version from New York’s famed Rosa Mexicano restaurants is made in a molcajete, which is a traditional Mexican lava stone bowl used for grinding and mixing. You can also use a mortar and pestle for similar results at home, but if you should be in the […]

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Mar Jennings’ Black Bean Salad

TV host and lifestyle expert Mar Jennings sure knows his way around Latino-flavored food. Here is his summer salad that combines a staple of Latino cuisine—black beans—with cilantro, lime juice, and an array of other warm weather favorites. Plus, it makes great friends with grilled fish, chicken, or beef! Mar Jennings tells Mamiverse Food, “There […]

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Summer Shrimp! A Quick Grilling Gives Great Taste

Lifestyle and entertaining expert Mar Jennings treats Mamiverse to a grilled shrimp delight that doubles as either an appetizer or entrée. SUMMER GRILLED SHRIMP Serves: 4 for dinner or 6-8 as an appetizer Ingredients 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined with the tail left on 1½ t ancho chili pepper powder 2 t brown […]