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Adriana Martin shares her favorite tips and tricks for recreating traditional Mexican dishes on her blog, Adriana's Best Recipes. Pictured here is her recipe for shrimp ceviche, inspired by her memories eating by the ocean in Mexico.

Food blogs we love: Adriana’s Best Recipes

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Who's blogging: My name is Adriana Martin and I’m a Latina, born in Mexico, immigrant with a story and US citizen as a choice. I’m a wife, friend, step … Read More

In honor of Cuban Independence Day, a classic frita

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Today marks the 111th anniversary of Cuba’s independence from Spain, and what better way to celebrate than with...a burger? Okay, not just any burger—a … Read More

Weekend cocktail: muddled fruit meets its tequila match

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Chef Spotlight: Maria Mazon shares why great tacos can represent the best of Mexican cuisine

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Cookbooks we love: Daisy Martinez’s “Daisy: Morning, Noon And Night”

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How to make…30-minute Latin dinners!

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Eric Ripert’s culinary inspiration: Peruvian fermented corn beer

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Esteemed chef Eric Ripert may be best known for his classic French cooking, but he recently revealed to the Today Show that Peruvian chicha – a beer made of … Read More

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Tex-Mex food is the stuff of legends: sure, you can buy it neatly wrapped in a box complete with refried beans (Old El Paso, we’re looking at you) or dig … Read More

Lubomira Simickova loves making delicious Mexican food, swearing that she must have been Latino in her previous life. Pictured here: traditional Mexican pozole.

Food blogs we love: Colores, sabores, olores

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Who's blogging: Lubomira - a Slovak girl who decided to change her life and moved to Mexico, lived there for two years, fell in love with the culture and food … Read More

Mexican style, homemade (and very decadent) braised pork shoulder is otherwise known as carnitas. (Photo/Betty Cortina)

How to make: carnitas

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Warning: today’s recipe is not for the faint of heart. Nor for those trying to eliminate—or even slightly reduce—fat from their diet. Nor for anyone who … Read More

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8 easy recipes chock-full of veggies

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Vegetables – full of good-for-you vitamins and an important part of a healthy diet – are something we could all use more of. And despite certain stigmas … Read More

Ecuadorian-born Joaquin Simo is without a doubt, one of New York City’s most esteemed mixologists.

Weekend Cocktail: Mixologist Joaquin Simo on sherry’s allure

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Joaquin Simo can shake, mix, stir and deliver a completely unique cocktail within seconds and does so every night with a smile. Simo serves up creative … Read More

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Cool off with Jose Andres’ sweet cocktail ice pops

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You don't have to wait until happy hour for a buzz! Beat the heat with mojito pops, mango chile and key lime paletas, courtesy of Jose Andres. Read More

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Chef Spotlight: José Mendín

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Vitals: Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico; the second of three brothers; father, Jorge, is a lawyer; mother, Zayda, is a stay-at-home mom. Earned a Bachelor’s in … Read More

Leslie Harris de Limón has a keen sense for recipe development, which she's used to create delicious Mexican recipes both traditional and contemporary. Featured here is a Mexican shrimp cocktail.

Food blogs we love: La Cocina de Leslie

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Who's blogging?  Leslie Harris de Limón, a blue-eyed, Spanglish-speaking California girl.  I was raised by my Mexican grandparents, who introduced me to my … Read More

The secret to a great tortilla española? Thinly sliced potatoes and onions, cooked slowly is Spanish olive oil. (Photo/Betty Cortina)

How to make: Tortilla española

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Meet the other tortilla. Not the one made of corn or flour on a comal in Mexico, but the one that hails from Spain that's made with a few simple … Read More