Simple, Yummy Zucchini And Poblano Soup

Simple, Yummy Zucchini And Poblano Soup

Mary Mata January 11, 2012

I never realized how much I missed soups, and my mom’s food, until I went back to Mexico during the holidays. I am kind of lazy when it comes to making soups, especially […]

Easy To Make Croquetas De Jamón Y Queso

Mary Mata January 6, 2012

By Melissa Pitts I love croquetas. They are easy, require only a handful of ingredients (most you already have) and can be made with any thing. This recipe uses Manchego […]

My Memories Of El Día De Los Tres Reyes Magos

Mary Mata

When I was a little girl, the arrival of the Tres Reyes Magos meant something very special to me — a second chance at getting more gifts after Christmas. The […]

I Love To Eat, But This Year I’m Cutting Down For My Health

Mary Mata January 5, 2012

I am the kind of girl who can proudly out-eat anyone. “Hey, look at me eat this burrito the size of a toddler!” “Fried pig skins? Bring it!” “Chicago style […]

Rosca De Reyes

Mary Mata January 4, 2012

By Melissa Pitts and Abigail Garcia It’s that time again- Dia de los Reyes (King’s Day)! On January 6, people from all over Latin America celebrate this day with a […]

The New Year’s Grapes Of Hope

Mary Mata December 31, 2011

By La Cosmopolatina One of the most widely spread traditions in Latin America is that of eating 12 grapes at the stroke of midnight on New Year’s Eve. We’ve all […]

Heavenly Christmas Cod

Mary Mata December 30, 2011

By Abigail García I must admit that this time, it wasn’t me who cooked cod for the holidays, but I wrote down every single detail and ingredient my mom uses […]

My Mean Aunt Socorro Ruled With A Mix Of Fear And Shame

Mary Mata December 28, 2011

There is one person I always feared when I went to visit relatives in Mexico – my Aunt Socorro. She is married to my father’s brother, Rafael, and always insisted […]

Shrimp Soup — Nayarit Style

Mary Mata December 23, 2011

My family is from Nayarit, located on the northwest part of Mexico, where people mainly eat seafood. Although Narayit is a very hot region, nobody will refuse a delicious and […]

Ponche Salvadoreño A La Miel

Mary Mata

By Deysi Alvarez, for the National Honey Board Makes 4 servings. Ingredients: 5 tbsp honey (for infusion of honey, clove and chamomile tea) 1 pineapple 1 red or green apple 1 […]