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Traditional Mexican Guacamole

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Nothing says fiesta quite like a delicious bowl of guacamole. Ripe, buttery avocados, mashed with fresh cilantro, bright lemon juice, fiery jalapeños and crunchy white onions is appetizer heaven! Although guacamole is served as a dip with chips…
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Healthy Peruvian Ceviche

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There are as many variations of this healthy and refreshing dish as there are fish in the ocean. In Peru, ceviche has long been part of our culinary tradition and we eat it all the time. When we're hungover, we cure it with a ceviche, as strange…
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National Empanada Day: Sweet Potato Empanadas with Pecans

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Editor’s Note: April 8 is National Empanada Day and Mamiverse is celebrating with a sweet empanada that is sure to put you in a festive mood.   This South Texas weather has got me craving sweet earthy flavors y’all! Temperatures…
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Fulano’s Salsa Ranchera: A Fast & Delicious Dip

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  Here is a fast, delicious salsa that will really rev up your Huevos Rancheros and other South-of-the-Border recipes. Salsa ranchera, or ranch-style salsa, is pureed, served warmed and has a thinner, soup-like consistency than other…
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Top Trending Appetizers in 2013

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It is at this time of year when we start asking about trends in food for the coming months. CULINARY CRYSTAL BALL I see clearly that healthy and nutritious food is trending in 2013. This follows the latest innovations in the field; anywhere…
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Entertaining: Perfect for Super Bowl Munching—Meatballs

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Editor's Note:  Here's a great recipe for the upcoming Super Bowl Madness...Meatballs with a spicy kick and even a splash of Tequila!  This recipe makes two dozen but if you make them into mini-meatballs...they are perfect for game-time…
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Black Bean & Jalapeño Hummus with Fresh Herbs

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Black beans are one of the staple ingredients of South America because they are so very versatile, healthy, and affordable. In this recipe, the flavor of hummus is punched up with jalapeños, and traditional chickpeas are replaced with black…
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Festive Food: Chile-Lime Tequila Popcorn

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Here's a great idea for your year-round entertaining...pop up some festive corn with a punch. The heat of the jalapeño, the coolness of lime, and the pop! of tequila come together nicely in this adults-only treat. It’s a great snack for munching…
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Festive Guacamole & Spicy Baked Tortilla Chips

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Be the star of the Holiday potluck or party with this festive Christmas Guacamole and Spicy Tortilla Chips. ADD A POP & A KICK! Laced with Holiday cheer and bursting with flavor this appetizer is not only pretty to look at but tastes…