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America's appetite for salsa seems unsatiable. Today, on National Salsa Day, we share a classic recipe.

Hey hot stuff…it’s National Salsa Month!

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It was in the 1990s, almost 20 years ago now, that a funny thing happened to catsup, that most American of condiments—it got unseated from its throne of … Read More

A frita is the Cuban take on a burger, flavored with paprika and cumin and topped with crispy shoe string fries. (Photo/Betty Cortina)

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

Who says a salad only means leafy greens? In honor of National Salad Month, try these hearty classic Latin American ones. (Photo/Courtesy Maricel Presilla)

For Nat’l Salad Month, Chef Maricel Presilla’s award-winning salads

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In her book, Gran Cocina Latina, which last week was named the James Beard Cookbook of the Year, Cuban-born chef and food historian Maricel Presilla recalls the … Read More

Danny Mena is moving Mexican cuisine forward at his NYC restaurant, Hecho en Dumbo.

In honor of Cinco de Mayo, a new generation of Mexican-American chef (Part 4)

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In honor of Cinco de Mayo—the day in 1862 when a small Mexican militia defeated a French army attach in the Battle of Puebla—we’re devoting an entire week … Read More

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

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

Raiza Costa's webisodes have landed her a production deal to turn her show into a broadcast program.

YouTube’s Latino foodies are creating a broadcast niche

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Food-loving culture is everywhere these days and nowhere is it more prominent than on television. Thanks to the popularity of shows like “Top Chef,” … Read More

Great Food 360˚ is a blog by Puerto Rican foodie Adriana Angelet, offering mouth watering recipes like this saffron and seafood risotto.

Food blogs we love: Great Food 360˚

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Who's blogging: My name is Adriana Angelet. I am a financial analyst by day, avid home cook in the evenings, and food blogger and runner in the strange hours … Read More

While there's nothing wrong with cooking canned beans, nothing beats making them from scratch using dried ones. (Photo/Betty Cortina)

How to make: beans from scratch

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It may be a little intimidating at first, a bag of dried beans staring back at you from the grocery store aisle. Especially when it’s just a few steps away … Read More

Celebrate Dominican Independence Day with authentic recipes.

Recipes to celebrate Dominican Independence Day

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On February 27 of every year, Dominicans both on the island and stateside celebrate Dominican Independence Day. It’s a day that commemorates the Dominican War … Read More