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
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Hot Latin restaurant: Chicago’s Chilam Balam
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When diners sit down and open a menu at Chilam Balam in Chicago, Illinois, offerings beyond the usual burritos and taquitos await. Instead, regional specialties … Read More
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It is widely accepted that the Culinary Institute of America is the country’s most prominent cooking school, one of the world’s largest repositories of … Read More
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From creamy arroz con leche to velvety rich flan, Latin American desserts are known for being insanely rich and extremely delicious. And while Latin American … Read More
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Vitals: Award-winning chef Aarón Sánchez – he with the big personality and friendly demeanor – seems to be on the Food Network nearly every hour these … Read More
Making the perfect: Black beans
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Whether you’re Cuban and call them frijoles negros or Puerto Rican and call them habichuelas, black beans have been a sacred part of the Hispanic diet for … Read More
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Who’s blogging: T’s Tasty Bits is written by me, Tamara Lukens. I was born and raised in Guayaquil, Ecuador, and immigrated to the United States over 15 … Read More
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This weekend marks the beginning of Carnival fun and excitement in Brazil. Held annually in Brazil since 1641, it’s a raucous festival held before Lent, a … Read More
Recipe for romance: Chiles en Nogada
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