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4 Simple Recipes to Beat the Heat!

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4 Simple Recipes to Beat the Heat!

By Stacey Rivera | 06/08/2011 - 13:00 | 0 Comments

The entire country is experiencing record heat this week, leaving us all wondering: Whatever happened to Spring?

But Latin food is perfect for this kind of weather. Here are four simple, heat-busting recipes. ¡Buen Provecho!

Agua de Piña

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On Pati's Mexican Table: Ancho Chile Hamburger with Lime Aioli.

On Pati's Mexican Table: Ancho Chile Hamburger with Lime Aioli

By Pati Jinich | 05/20/2011 - 14:02 | 0 Comments

We are so excited to be able to get outside and grill again so we asked food contributor Pati Jinich for one of her favorite summer recipes:

American food is very popular in Mexico, as Mexican food is here. When you think about it, once an ingredient or a dish of a country enters another country...

Pollo Asada

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Flanboyant Eats with Bren: A Healthy Pollo Asado

By Bren Herrera | 03/12/2011 - 13:00 | 0 Comments

Amigas, with Spring just around the corner (believe it or not!) we're going to be sharing healthy alternatives to Latin staples we love all month! We'll start with pollo asado.

Pollo asado is great because the citrus marinade starts the cooking process, allowing you to minimize cooking in oil. When you make the asado, use chicken breast and serve with brown...

Margarita Day

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Happy National Margarita Day!

By Latina Staff | 02/22/2011 - 13:00 | 0 Comments

Mexican in origin, but completely American in consumption (the US consumes more tequila than any other country!), the margarita gets it day in the sun today, February 22. We aren’t really sure how or when we started to celebrate the margarita in the middle of February, but hey, do we really need a reason?

Here are two recipes to help you celebrate today...

Valentine's Day Recipe

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Flanboyant Eats with Bren: Sweets for Your Sweetheart!

By Bren Herrera | 02/14/2011 - 12:00 | 0 Comments

It's Valentine's Day so why not cook up an extra special treat for your sweetheart tonight? This lovely postre will only leave him wanting you even more!

Chocolate Fudge Mini Cakes with Peppermint Icing

Ingredients:
1 box of fudge cake (per directions)
2 eggs
1/2 cup oil
2 cups hot water

Preparation:
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Super Bowl Recipes

Flanboyant Eats with Bren: Super Bowl Super Snacks!

By Bren Herrera | 02/02/2011 - 14:07 | 0 Comments

In anticipation of this Sunday's Super Bowl, foodies will spend the weekend trying to create an accessible and yummy menu for their party, while party-goers will scramble to decide what to bring to the hyped-up fiesta. If you're charged with serving food, no matter what team you're rooting for, consider these party staples — now is not the...

Flanboyant Eats with Bren: Potaje de Garbanzos

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Flanboyant Eats with Bren: Potaje de Garbanzos

By Bren Herrera | 01/14/2011 - 17:00 | 0 Comments

Chickpeas are one of my favorite beans. They're super rich in protein and fiber, making them a great diet food. This hearty meal will help keep you warm during this wintry weather. Turn a chilly home into a cozy casa with this easy and robust recipe for a garbanzo and chorizo potaje.

Potaje de Garbanzo con Chorizo

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A Tres Reyes Menu Fit for a King!

Flanboyant Eats with Bren: A Tres Reyes Magos Menu Fit for a King!

By Bren Herrera | 01/06/2011 - 10:46 | 1 Comment

All across Latin America the 12th day of Christmas (the epiphany) is celebrated by acknowledging Los Tres Reyes Mago, or the Three Kings. Not only does Three King's Day give us an excuse to get together with family and friends, we also tend to get some serious eating in.

Here are three easy dishes for a complete Three King’s Day dinner. Go ahead...

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