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Heritage Recipe: Abuelita’s Vegetable Cream Soup

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One of my abuelita’s secrets to make certain we had our daily serving of vegetables was this sweet, hearty, and creamy vegetable soup. SOUP GOES “SAILING” She used to top our soups with croutons which add crunchiness. The croutons…
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Lenten Recipe: Capirotada & Its Meaning

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UPDATED August 1st, 2016 For those of us observing Lent, this is a time to reflect, a time for penance and sacrifice, and the preparation for the Easter holiday. The 40 days of Lent begin with Ash Wednesday and end in Easter celebration.…
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Heritage Recipes: Receta de Goxua

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Goxua is a typical dessert of the Basque Country and comes from Vitoria. A well-known Chef, Lopez Sosoaga, was apparently inspired by the Catalan cream. Goxua means "sweet" in Euskera, the Basque language. Goxua, reminiscent of natillas,…
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Transitional Soups: Chilled White Asparagus & Ginger Soup

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I’m currently in Melbourne, Australia where it’s officially autumn and the weather should be amazingly inviting. Instead, it’s nearing 100° every day with the sun being completely unforgivable. Going from 28° on the East coast in the…
Baked Crispy Coconut Chicken Strips with Creole Honey Mustard Dip

Crispy Coconut Chicken Strips with Creole Honey Mustard Dip

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Have you ever had the urge to drive through a fast food restaurant because you craved crispy chicken? If so, you are not alone. When I was pregnant with my second child, I craved fried chicken all the time. Luckily, I didn’t always get…
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Frugal Foodie: Enfrijoladas (Bean Sauce Enchiladas)

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Editor’s Note: This recipe is a delicious, successful blend of economy with flavor. Black beans, onions, chiles, and seasoned tortillas all combine to create these Bean Sauce Enchiladas. ENFRIJOLADAS (Bean Sauce Enchiladas) Yield: 6 servings…
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Weekend Cooking: Easy Stews (Guisos)

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There’s this misconception about guisos or stews: they are hard to make. But guisos are extremely easy to prepare and not to mention economical to feed an entire hungry tribe. These easy stews just take a bit of time and patience until the…
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Comfort Food: Cuban Rice & Beans with Crispy Fried Plantains

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Meals in my family are not complete without rice, beans and plantains. Cuban Rice & Beans with Crispy Fried Plantains is comfort food at it greatest. Read Related: Gingerbread Spiced Sweet Potato & Plantain Mash CUBAN RICE &…
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The Lighter Side: Asian Cooking Tips

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One of my favorite Asian restaurants serves delicious lettuce wraps. The crispy lettuce, the warm chicken with the Asian glaze, and the water chestnut crunch makes it a delicious meal. I don’t frequent the restaurant often, since it’s…