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Iliana de la Vega's El Naranjo in Austin is a go-to place during SXSW. (Clockwise from top left: Chef de la Vega, pork chop with mole poblano, Mexican style tres leches and handmade tortillas that are made fresh daily at El Naranjo. (Photos/Courtesy Iliana de la Vega)

At SXSW, Austin’s Latin food is a star

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SXSW may be the country’s premiere music, film and interactive technology conference, but it’s a fact that when that many hipsters get together...it’s … Read More

Braised pork belly in a black vinegar and strawberry escabeche topped with a shiso and watercress salad with a fried oyster.

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

Ecuadorian American chef Jose Garces.

Cookbooks we love: Jose Garces’ “The Latin Road Home”

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Jose Garces is one of the most prominent Latino chefs in the United States and in his new cookbook “The Latin Road Home: Savoring the Foods of Ecuador, Spain, … Read More

Savor vegetarian posole, made with pumpkin and black beans.

A healthy idea: vegetarian Mexican posole

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Many nutritionists say the same thing: being healthy is all about making smart decisions about what you consume rather than entirely depriving yourself of foods … Read More

Employees at Taco Cid can often be seen wearing these shirts, which have been called offensive by many in the Latino community. Taco Cid stands by the shirts and sells them as well. (Courtesy Nathan Sloan)

Outrage after taco restaurant gives employees “How to Catch an Illegal Immigrant” t-shirts

By Adrian Carrasquillo and Telemundo's Maria Camila Bernal

Taco Cid, a South Carolina Mexican eatery, has caused controversy after encouraging employees to wear "How to Catch an Illegal Immigrant" t-shirts. The shirt … Read More

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Teacher makes 500 tamales for soldiers in Germany and Afghanistan

By Nadine Natour

Veronica Gonzalez-Smith’s daughter hummed along to the Christmas music in the background while she spread the masa, or corn dough, over a warm yellow corn … Read More

Tangy cheese, sweet piloncillo and warm spices make this comforting Mexican bread pudding - capirotada - a must on the holiday table.

Holiday Recipes: Mexican bread pudding

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Mexican bread pudding – better known as capirotada – is a bread pudding that’s anything unlike any other, made with crusty bread layered with rich cheese … Read More

Turkey enchiladas smothered in green chile sauce are the perfect way to use the last of your Thanksgiving turkey leftovers.

Three simple recipes for turkey leftovers

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Thanksgiving has come and gone, the multi-course meal ending with full bellies and happy smiles. And while the day’s celebrations may be over, if you’re … Read More

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Chef Aarón Sánchez on the Thanksgiving side that mom Zarela Martinez approves of

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Chef Aarón Sánchez may be one of the most recognizable Latin chefs in the country, thanks to his appearances on Food Network hits like Chopped, Iron Chef … Read More

Creamy rajas are easy to make but evoke beloved family tradition, says Yvette Marquez-Sharpnack, one of the co-authors of new release "Muy Bueno Cookbook."

How to make: Rajas con suero

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Most of us are lucky if we happened to have abuelita’s recipe for enchiladas de puerco or capirotada written down, stashed away in the pages of a notebook or … Read More