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This year's James Beard Awards include a record number of Latino chefs, writers and culinary-minded personalities.

At the 2013 James Beard Awards, Latinos are the ones to watch

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It’s no secret that Latinos have steadily risen in prominence when it comes to our influence on the national culinary scene and at the 2013 James Beard Awards … Read More

A dim sum classic - shumai - is given a Latino makeover with the addition of chorizo and a habanero chile dipping sauce.

Hot Latin restaurant: China Latina

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At China Latina in New York City, you can start your meal with tiny shumai dumplings, stuffed with chorizo and served with a fiery habanero chile sauce for … Read More

Jessica Alba's first book has landed on the New York Times best-sellers list.

Jessica Alba’s first book becomes NY Times best seller

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Jessica Alba can now add the distinction of being a New York Times best-selling author to her impressive list of accomplishments as her first book, “The … Read More

Dominican red bean stew - sancocho de habichuelas.

How to make: Dominican red bean stew

By Carrol Luna

Dominican red bean stew, better known as Sancocho de habichuelas or Sopión, is a robust, hearty dish and a true favorite of mine. This rich and spicy stew is a … Read More

Break your Lenten fast with our round up of deliciously sweet Latin desserts.

Holy Week recipes: Latin sweets

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Lent is coming to an end, meaning for many, a return to sweet desserts given up in observance of the 46 days leading up to Easter Sunday. That’s right: if you … Read More

Cuban chef David Guas.

Chef Spotlight: David Guas on Cuban-Creole cooking

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Vitals: Born in New Orleans to a Cuban father and Louisiana native mom, David Guas is a chef whose food is as authentically southern as it is stick-to-your ribs … Read More

Celebrate National Paella Day with a very special recipe from esteemed Spanish chef José Andrés.

Celebrate National Paella Day with Chef José Andrés

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Latin cooks have made an art of creating sophisticated, flavorful one-pot meals from humble ingredients. In Mexico, pinto beans stewed with fragrant white onion … Read More

Brazilian pastry chef Raiza Costa creates classic desserts with a delicate flair, such as the napoleon with passion fruit mousseline and pastry cream pictured here.

Food blogs we love: Dulce Delight

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Who’s blogging: I'm Raiza Costa, a young artist and pastry chef originally from Brazil that likes to be creative. I believe in the power of a Good Morning … Read More

Dominican kipe, explains Clara Gonzalez, is a traditional Dominican appetizer made with bulgur wheat.

How to make: Dominican kipe

By Clara Gonzalez

Spend enough time in the Dominican Republic and at some point, most likely sooner than later, you will find yourself in a colmado somewhere, holding a fría in … Read More

From l-r: pollo guisado,chicken ropa vijeja and chicken empanadas.

A healthy idea: 3 easy chicken recipes to try tonight

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Maintaining a healthy lifestyle doesn’t mean abstaining from your favorite Latin dishes; instead, it’s about making practical choices about the foods you … Read More