Street Style Tomatillo Salsa

National Salsa Month: Street-Style Tomatillo Salsa

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Editor’s Note: May is National Salsa Month and we’re celebrating with a salsa that steps up the heat...in a delicious way. Enjoy! HOW TO MAKE STREET SALSA AT HOME The first time street salsa combusted in my mouth, I was standing in front…
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Memorial Day: Pizza a la Latina

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Pizza, pizza, pizza. The all-American, non-American favorite food. There was a time I was unimpressed with the idea of ordering one when friends gathered, let alone making my own. I’ve not had a mind-blowing pie in recent jaunts. And the…
Carbonell-Sautéed Scallions with Mushrooms

Spring: Sautéed Scallions with Mushrooms

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Editor’s Note: Scallions are in season and they’re a great springtime treat! Scallions are a lighter version of the onion, making them milder and sweeter to the palate. They aren’t overwhelming and don’t overshadow other ingredients…
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El Hamburger: Guacamole Burger Sliders with Tostones

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Editor’s Note: May is National Hamburger Month... Enjoy! In Puerto Rico, where I am from, there is a delicious trend! They make what are called Sandwiches de Platano. Basically they put everything, from steak to roast pork between two…
Carne Asada Salad

Carne Asada Salad (Ensalada con Carne Asada)

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This salad is a wonderful way to take leftover carne asada and salsa and transform them into an easy meal. The combinations of flavors and textures make this a fun dish to enjoy any time of year, but if it’s warm outside, put on some salsa…
Scrambled Eggs with Asparagus

Asparagus Season! Scrambled Eggs with Asparagus

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Scrambled eggs (revueltos), which are often combined with all sorts of vegetables and meats and are very popular in bars in Spain served as a tapa or as a main meal. Since it’s asparagus season, Revuelto de Esparragos Trigueros would be…
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Chicken Tacos 2 Ways: With Green Tomatillo or Red Chipotle Sauce

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I enjoy hosting Sunday family dinner. The entire familia together enjoying a meal. But of course when the family gets together there is sure to be trouble...food choices.  A DOUBLE TAKE ON TACOS Like with any gathering I host there…
Tellez-Most Perfect Dried Chile

Salsa Month Series: The Most Perfect Dried Chile

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Editor’s Note: May is National Salsa Month and the perfect time to introduce our newest Mamiverse Food Contributor, Lesley Tellez, who shares with us her thoughts and a recipe on what she considers “the most perfect dried chile in the…
Rodriguez-Corn Cake with Fruit & Whipped Cream

Sweet Corn Cake with Fruit & Whipped Cream for Mother's Day

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My Mami has never had much of a sweet tooth. She will indulge in a few buñelos over the Christmas Holidays or maybe a slice of cake on birthdays. She prefers savory over sweet when it comes to after dinner treats.  With Mother’s Day approaching…