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Feeling thirsty this Memorial Day weekend? We have you covered with a variety of great drinks to make by the pitcher.

Stir up some fun this Memorial Day with cocktails by the pitcher

by 12:00 pm on 05/24/2013

The thing about weekends is that they’re usually too short. The glorious exception is, of course, the much anticipated holiday weekend. There’s something … 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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A classic Dominican spirit - mamajuana - gets an urban makeover.

Weekend Cocktail: Dominican mamajuana gets a mojito makeover

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Nearly every culture has their version of moonshine, a high-proof homemade spirit whipped up with whatever is handy. In the Dominican Republic, mamajuana fits … Read More

Television personality Ingrid Hoffman shares her best tips for preparing your favorite Latin foods in a healthy way.

Chef Spotlight: Ingrid Hoffmann shares tips for cooking light and eating healthy

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Vitals: Raised in both Colombia and Curaçao, Ingrid Hoffmann represents a melting pot of Latin cuisines: Her mother is Colombian of Spanish descent, she has … Read More

Porto's Bakery

Porto bakeries, where you can taste the love

By Diana Alvear, NBC News

Video by Olivia Santini and Stephanie Longmire The moment you walk into a Porto's Bakery... it's a celebration for the senses.  This chain of bakeries boast … Read More

Blogger Carrol Luna shares Dominican foods both sweet and savory on her blog. And if you needed a reason to think of her as an absolute authority on baking, look no further than her recipe for pan de canela, which is shared on her blog.

Food blogs we love: Carrol Luna

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Who's blogging: My name is Carrol Luna and I’m food blogger from the Dominican Republic, currently living in NYC. I’m often referred to as a woman of many … Read More

Ecuador’s classic locro de papa—a hearty potato and cheese soup—is a comforting antidote to April’s shower-filled days. (Photo/Betty Cortina)

The cure for April showers? Ecuador’s classic potato and cheese soup

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Winter’s frigid temperatures may be gone, but that doesn’t mean soup season’s over yet. There’s nothing like April’s soggy, rain-filled days to leave … Read More

This Brazilian-style palmitos salad is creamy and rich but still healthy and light.

Lighter Latin recipe: Brazilian-style palmitos salad

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If you’ve ever been to a Brazilian steakhouse—that carnival of grilled meats that begins with the mother of all salad bars—then you’ve likely tasted … Read More

The traditional pisco sour is given a tropical twist in Raymi's signature cocktail.

Weekend Cocktail: the pisco sour gets a warm weather makeover

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Classics are called classics for a reason: They’re perfect just as they are, regardless of season. And while the allure of a classic pisco sour never fades … Read More

PBS cooking show personality Patricia Jinich shares how her Mexican-Jewish heritage has inspired her in the kitchen and beyond.

Cookbooks we love: “Pati’s Mexican Table”

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The popularity of Mexican food is an all-time high and there’s a book (or two) for nearly every type of variation on the cuisine imaginable, whether it’s … Read More

Javier Cabral blogs about homestyle foods and unique restaurant finds throughout Los Angeles on his blog, The Glutster.

Food blogs we love: The Glutster

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Who’s blogging: My name is Javier Cabral. I was born and raised in both Alhambra and East Los Angeles in California. My parents are from ranchitos in … Read More

Texas queso may be far from fancy, but it's an addictive guilty pleasure that's grounded in the marriage of Mexican and American cuisines. (Photo/Courtesy Molina's of Houston)

How to make: Chile con queso

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Walk into any self-respecting, real deal Tex Mex restaurant in the Lone Star State and you’ll most certainly find it at the top of the menu. Chile con queso … Read More