Holiday Latino Recipe Roundup
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As a child, I remember looking forward to a holiday table laden with delicious food almost as much as I anticipated unwrapping gifts. Holiday celebrations and winter weather do have a way of conjuring up hearty, delicious, and soul-warming…
Christmas Desserts & Treats Recipes with Latin Flair
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If you are searching for Latin recipes for Christmas desserts and treats, we’ve got you covered. From flan to poundcake, here is a round-up of our best recipes for the Holidays that will wow your guests while satisfying their sweet tooth.
Best…
Tamale Secrets From the Experts
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During the holiday season, tamales are a must in any Latin household. This is the time when the mamis and the abuelitas go all out and make tamales that turn the neighbors green with envy. As a matter of fact, I still remember my friend Elena's…
Fresh Baked Bread for the Holidays
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I bake fresh bread once or twice a week. At first, the process of producing a loaf of fresh baked bread sounded absolutely intimidating. However, I found a great, easy-to-make recipe from Jim Lahey at Sullivan Street Bakery.
Here, I will…
Hosting: Easy Childrens' Party Food
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Very soon most of the kids around the States will be on winter vacation. This means day-in-and-day-out of entertaining them (and maybe some of their friends as well.)
Since they’ll be out of school, hosting a themed kids’ party where…
CIA Bootcamp Graduation Holiday Recipes
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Mario Bosquez shares with us a CIA Bootcamp Holiday Recipe.
There is so much learning and hands-on cooking time in the Culinary Institute of America’s professional kitchens that time really flies by during your Boot Camp experience. They…
Cooking Crema: 4 Easy Ways To Make Yours
Kid-Friendly, Recipes
A favorite condiment around my dinner table is fresh Crema Mexicana. Or crema from Guatemala, Honduras, or El Salvador. Wherever you call home, this creamy saucecan be used on everything from fish tacos (my favorite) and enchiladas to guacamole…
Crab Enchiladas with Green Mole (Enchiladas de Cangrejo con Mole Verde)
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Now that lump crabmeat is more readily available, a great way to enjoy it is with the aromatic spiciness of green mole. This is a rich dish and will go well with a side salad. Of course, you can also use any other kind of enchilada sauce that…
Hint of Fall Food Italian-Style with Chef Donato De Santis
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Editor’s Note: Utilisima Chef Donato De Santis, born in Italy and a nationalized Argentine, is an award-winning Chef who definitely knows his way around pasta. Here are two wonderful examples of Italian-flavored dishes that definitely offer…