Cornbread is food for the soul and the cornerstone of Soul Food. Tex-Mex has made adding jalapeños, fresh corn kernels, and shredded cheese a popular accessory in the hearty bread. Cornbread in a skillet, or skillet bread, made with lard or bacon drippings can be bliss. If you want to forego the heart palpitations, bake it in the oven. Spring into cornbread with this quick bread...
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Giveaways
LatinoFoodie Announces Winners of Farmer John Holiday Ham Giveaway
We are pleased to announce the winners of our Farmer John$25 Giveaway! First, we’d like to thank Farmer John for the delicious hams and the opportunity for our readers to enjoy the meats right before Christmas. The envelope please… And the winners are: Andrew Carlos Morales Darlene Marquez Penny Tafoya Chris Lemus Michael Vega The winners will each receive a $25 gift certificate from...
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Guava and Habanero Glazed Holiday Ham Recipe; Enter to Win Farmer John $25 Giveaway
The holidays are upon us – don’t panic! LatinoFoodie is here to help you put a Latin twist to some of your favorite, traditional dishes. Thanks to the good people at Farmer John, we received a beautiful ham this week. Farmer John has been a Southern California staple since 1931 and their meats are featured in some of the area’s best cuisine. Who...
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Cookbook Review and Giveaway: Lorena Garcia’s New Latin Classics: Fresh Ideas for Favorite Dishes
I love complicated cookbooks with extensive ingredients that can only be sourced from specialty markets in Thailand and the dark back allies of Barcelona. They make great coffee table books, but really, who cooks likes this? Welcome Lorena Garcia’s New Latin Classics: Fresh Ideas for Favorite Dishes. Chef Lorena offers approachable recipes that won’t break the bank or the pantry. A key theme of her book...
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Enter to Win a Free Giveaway in Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 – Oct. 15), LatinoFoodie will be giving away (3) sets of four Nescafé Clásico mugs. Do you remember a few weeks back we announced a new campaign by Nescafé Clásico called “Celebra Nuestro Ritmo?” The nice folks provided us with beautiful coffee mugs to give away. We will award a total of three winners. Drawing will take place on Friday, Sept. 30. Here...
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