Stephanie’s Spanish (Mexican) Rice
Stephanie’s Spanish (Mexican) Rice
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
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
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
[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
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
[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
[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
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
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
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 […]