Stephanie’s Spanish (Mexican) Rice

Stephanie’s Spanish (Mexican) Rice

Mary Mata March 28, 2011

My sister and I spent many afternoons at my Tía Lupita’s house when we were kids. We were always welcomed by a hot Mexican meal that was usually accompanied by […]

Huevos A La Carrera, Or, Quick Tacos

Mary Mata March 18, 2011

If you’re like me, you like to eat — especially in the morning. You know, before you have your coffee and as you’re getting ready for work, you start thinking […]

Why Latinos Need To Become Vegetarian

Mary Mata March 17, 2011

By Sandy Ordonez, Courtesy Veglatino.com I don’t want to sound like a preacher with this post. However, I care too much about my community to not be direct with you. You […]

Chef Michael Recipe: Chile Ancho Chicken

Mary Mata March 16, 2011

[Editor’s Note: This recipe comes from Chef Michael Flores] Ingredients: 6 chile anchos, stemmed and seeded 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar ½ cup avocado oil 1 teaspoon ground […]

The Latino Catholic Challenge: Go Veggie For Lent

Mary Mata March 8, 2011

By Lucy M Fel, Courtesy Veglatino.com Many people who practice Catholicism will be faced with the question every Friday for 40 days, “What will I eat on Friday?” I know folks […]

Cook Book Review: Oaxaca Al Gusto

Mary Mata March 3, 2011

[Editor’s Note: This story by Roberto Ontiveros was originally published in the Texas Observer.] MY LATE GRANDMOTHER MARTHA made mole—which I knew as a dark peanut and chocolate sauce over chicken—for […]

Chef Michael Recipe: Tomatillo Salsa For Green Enchiladas

Mary Mata March 2, 2011

[Editor’s Note: Yummy! Tomatillo salsa, with its tanginess is one of my favorite salsas, check out this recipe from Chef Michael.] Ingredients: 1 jar Michael Flores Tomatillo Salsa (regular or […]

Tía Rosita’s Arroz Con Leche Recipe

Mary Mata February 25, 2011

I’m not a huge rice fan, but seriously, who doesn’t love arroz con leche? That’s what I thought. My Tía Rosita shared her scrumptious recipe from her Cuban friend with […]

Sara’s Lazy Fish And Tomato Soup

Mary Mata February 11, 2011

Okay, so yesterday it’s cold, right? And I want something warm to eat, so I think “Soup!” Only problem is I neither have soup at my house, nor do I […]

Jenny’s Mexican Hot Chocolate

Mary Mata February 8, 2011

When I was a kid, my father would frequently visit Reynosa and Progreso, México for his haircuts and shoe shines. When he came home he usually brought us some gifts […]