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Latino Christmas Recipe: Abuelita's Mazapán de Toledo

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Christmas would not be Christmas without sugary treats. Turrón and mazapán are two traditional holiday sweets enjoyed in many Latin countries. Mazapán, or marzipan, is a typical Spanish Christmas delight that is easy to make at home with…
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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…
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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…
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Christmas Cookies with Latin Flair

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I fell in love with these christmas cookies the first time I visited Mexico City. I attended a December wedding and, along with lots of delicious, fresh food, these little cookies were served at each table. They called the cookies Polvorones…
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How to Throw a Healthy Holiday Party

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The holidays are supposed to be a time of joy and connection; for eating, drinking, and being merry. Yet, many of us feel stressed and overwhelmed just by thinking about the holidays. So here are some tips with a healthy spin to end this year…
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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…

Holiday Treats: The Best Buñuelos Recipe

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I love sweets! They have always been my favorite. It doesn’t really matter what kind they are, as long as they are sweet, I’m pretty much a happy camper. When I was younger I actually used to help my mom make buñuelos on special occasions.…
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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…
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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…