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Cocido Madrileño: A Soup to Warm Hearts & Tummies

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My abuelita, who grew up in Valencia, Spain, started cooking at the age of five. She was the only daughter and her mother was ill and spent most of her time on bedrest. Every day, her father and brothers returned from a long day at work...starving.…
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Rajas Poblanas (Roasted Poblano Chile Strips) Recipe

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The holidays might have put a big dent in our daily food budgets but that doesn’t mean we have to skimp on flavor and ease of preparation. These Rajas Poblanas fit the bill perfectly! This very simple recipe has many applications. Try it…
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Crunchy Tostadas: A Low Calorie Recipe

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Lo-cal tostadas? Melissa Guerra says, “My husband and I figured out a long time ago that factory-made corn tortillas are great for making low-calorie tostadas.”  Melissa’s tostadas burst with flavor and have plenty of crunch! Read…
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Chayote-Green Bean Salad with Tomatoes & Cotija

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Like its family members zucchini and cucumbers, chayote can be eaten raw or gently cooked. When steamed, chayote has a natural sweetness. Chayote is inexpensive and picks up the flavors of whatever it’s cooked with. Mexican cooks use it…
Getting Kids To Cook: Easy Steps To Raising A Lil’ Chef

Cooking with Kids: Easy Steps To Raising A Li'l Chef

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The biggest influence on my cooking is my mother. From the early days of making peanut butter and banana sandwiches to learning how to slice plantains to using a pressure cooker and now managing a kitchen on my own, mi madre can take 100%…
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Warm Jalapeño Cheese Dip Recipe

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You can be a busy Mom, Santa’s helper, and successful party-giver with this dip that’s spicy and warm enough to chase away winter’s chill. All you have to do is team it up with your favorite chips and beverages. Plus, this affordable…
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Easy Roscón de Reyes Recipe

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The 6th of January, which is celebrated by many as the arrival of The Three Wise Men, is celebrated in Spain and most Hispanic countries. El Día de los Reyes Magos is also my abuelita’s birthday. She's turning 98 this year. As usual, she…

Happy New Year! 12 Grape Champagne Gelatina Recipe

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At the stroke of midnight, my family has always followed the 12 grapes tradition. Gobbling down 12 grapes and reminding all the young ones in the tribe that the grapes will bring you great luck in the New Year. GOING MODERN As an adult,…
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Diabetes-Friendly Recipes for Holiday Leftovers

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Editor’s Note: Living a healthier lifestyle and finding diabetes-friendly recipes can become more of a challenge when the holidays roll around. So Mamiverse Food met up with Chef and Author Leticia Moreinos Schwartz for some inspiration…