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Flanboyant Eats with Bren: Hello Fall! A Soup to Welcome the Season!
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Flanboyant Eats with Bren: Hello Fall! The Perfect Seasonal Soup

By Bren Herrera | 09/14/2010 - 15:15 | 0 Comments

Fall is just about here and the leaves aren't the only things that change with the new season. Our diet changes too!

While it may seem a bit premature, hot soup is one of the first delightful treats of the season. It's the perfect comfort food and any bit of time devoted to making it is well worth it. I recently received a few recipe cards, one of them was for a...

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Flanboyant Eats with Bren Herrera: The Secret to a Simple Kidney Bean Salad
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Flanboyant Eats with Bren: The Secret to a Simple Kidney Bean Salad

By Bren Herrera | 09/09/2010 - 11:15 | 0 Comments

Beans are a huge staple in Latin American cuisine. In guizado, potaje, or even refried in traditional Mexican dishes—they're tasty, healthy and a great source of protein.

For a soiree I hosted some time ago, I had a good Latina friend make a red bean salad. I wasn't expecting much—after all you can use canned beans! But, between the crunch of the green pepper, the...

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Flanboyant Eats with Bren: Add Latin Flavor to Your Labor Day BBQ
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Flanboyant Eats with Bren: Add Latin Flavor to Your Labor Day BBQ

By Bren Herrera | 09/01/2010 - 10:00 | 3 Comments

Labor Day is this weekend, and most of America will find itself begging to get in at least one more outdoor party, smokey bbq or evening soiree. No doubt all of summer's best dishes will make a strong cameo appearance. The grilled steak,  the amazing sauces those bisecs ...

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3 Dessert Drinks to Sweeten Your Palette

3 Dessert Drinks to Sweeten Your Palate

By Bren Herrera | 08/26/2010 - 15:00 | 0 Comments

In my relentless effort to enjoy a few more of the joys summer brings before the season changes, it occurred to me that frosty drinks are a simple way to stay attached to that airy feeling. For me, anything with a hint of sweetness and unexpected aromatic infusions help me get through an otherwise sticky day.

But instead of sipping on the average cocktail, why not...

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Tell Us: How Do You Entertain and What's Your Favorite Recipe?
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Tell Us: How Do You Entertain and What's Your Favorite Recipe?

By Elayne Fluker | 08/19/2010 - 15:00 | 1 Comment

Cocktail party, passed hors d'ouerves, sit-down dinner—though summer is winding down we know that you continue to get together with your friends and family to enjoy good food and good times! So tell us your party-planning secrets!

The editors of Latina want to know how you entertain! Click...

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Flanboyant Eats with Bren: A Gazpacho Fit for a First Lady
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Flanboyant Eats with Bren: A Gazpacho Fit for a First Lady

By Bren Herrera | 08/17/2010 - 13:00 | 1 Comment

There was a lot of political debate last week about the First Lady's use (or not) of her better judgment when she decided to take a summery vacation with friends to España. I personally thought the timing of the trip was a bit suspicious, as it took place during her husband's birthday week. But, who knows if he padded her puffy skirt pockets with lots of dough for her...

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Flanboyant Eats with Bren: The Perfect Summer Salad

By Bren Herrera | 07/27/2010 - 13:00 | 1 Comment

The weather right now is stifling in most parts of Eastern U.S., which, for me, means eating and drinking chilly offerings. Hot main entrees are okay; but adding a room temperature or chilled dish will cool down the collective heat. This summer salad fits the bill perfectly. 

When I teach cooking classes in Atlanta, one of the challenges is coming up with...

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Flanboyant Eats with Bren: Cuban Pastelitos de Carne

By Bren Herrera | 07/20/2010 - 08:00 | 3 Comments

I have to admit that one of the best things about being Cuban is our cuisine. Recently, a renowned chef and instructor based in Las Vegas sent me a message on Facebook to get my thoughts on food accessibility on my native island.

I sighed and told him that the best place to get the real deal and authentic Cuban food is actually here in the States—not at a restaurant...

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