Calabicitas (zucchini) are fantastic on the grill or cooked with a creamy white cheese and corn in a delicate chicken broth. However, we wanted to honor National Zucchini Bread Day by using the calabacita in a delicious loaf. We know that to a diabetic, dietary constraints are a constant concern. Latinos continue to get hit hard with the chronic disease. This zucchini bread is a slightly healthier version,...
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Monthly Archives: April 2012
Sabores Yucatecos: Q&A With Authors Chef Gilberto Cetina of Chichen Itza Restaurant and Kathy Diaz
With the rise in popularity of authentic regional cuisines, some 52 million visitors are expected to visit the Yucatán Peninsula this year according to the Mexican tourism agency. The Global Heritage Network has named 2012 the Year of the Maya, and folks in the Yucatán see it as a time of renewal and worthy of celebration. Just in time for the year-long celebration is the new cookbook Sabores Yucatecos: A Culinary...
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Latino Food Bloggers Serve It Up at Hispanicize 2012
When LatinoFoodie was invited to lead the Latino Food Blogger Panel at Hispanicize 2012 in Miami last week, we were humbled and honored. Who wouldn’t want to visit Miami? The heat of South Beach, beautiful people everywhere, fabulous night life, and of course for us, the idea of eating delicious, authentic Cuban and Caribbean cuisine had us elated. Unfortunately, only one of us could go. So, I...
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Good Food Day LA: Lessons on Sustainable Living
Good Food Day L.A. has come and gone but its teachings are here to stay. Our city’s Food Policy Council (LAFPC) and the Mayor’s Office sponsored the event along with hundreds of local non-profits working in the food justice arena. This year the date coincided with Cesar Chavez’ birthday and was the perfect reminder for us to think about our food from farm to table....
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Chile Rellenos: Pasilla Peppers Stuffed with Supremo’s Queso Chihuahua
Recently, the kind folks over at Supremo sent us some fabulous cheeses, chorizo, and cremas. We ate most of the cheeses in sandwiches, with eggs and chorizo, in beans, in quesadillas, on sopes, with fruit, etc. We made some devilishly delicious Red Chilaquiles using some Queso Asadero, a LatinoFoodie spin on Strawberries and Cream using Mexican Ricotta, and these Chile Rellenos with two kinds of cheese. We chose...
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Easter Egg Rice Krispy Nests — Delicious Fun for the Family
Confetti eggs. Jelly beans. Easter Baskets. It’s a fun time this week for the family to enjoy yummy goodies while being thankful for their blessings. These nifty Easter egg nests are made with rice krispies. The gooey, marshmallow mixture makes a perfect dessert to take to the park for your family picnic. Best of all, they are easy to make and easier on the family budget. Plus, you can get your...
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