Taking a classic dish and making it your own. Now, that’s inspiration. This is what we’ve done here with our Tacos Al Pastor with Baby Bok Choy recipe. You can find our recipe at the Jade Asian Greens website. Art and I have been looking to incorporate more vegetables in our meals. We received a […]
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Recently we had a minor scare with both of our fathers and their hearts. One had to have a pacemaker inserted and the other was rushed to the hospital for chest pains. The enormity of the experience have Art and I rethinking our recipes for ourselves and loved ones. That was our inspiration to create […]
Continue ReadingMother’s Day. A time of year to honor the gifts and love your mother has unselfishly offered you all these years. Latinofoodie would like to acknowledge our mothers — Norma Rodriguez and Cecilia Chavez — two powerful and loving women who gave their love unconditionally in a grand way to us. We’re lucky to still […]
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Winter has come and gone and the warmer weather is hitting Southern California with a vengeance. On days like today where temperatures are reaching close to the 90s, I want to treat my family with a cool and refreshing snack. We created these new Creamy Mango-Chile Ice Pops with Nestlé® La Lechera®. The sweetness of […]
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While we love our carb-loaded dishes, Art and I will from time to time place a limit on the “bad” carbs and increase our vegetable intake. You know, the “good carbs.” Don’t you just hate that some carbs get a bad rap? Our “go-to” dish during the week is Chicken Fajitas. Not only is the […]
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Beef Chile Colorado is one of those dishes that not only makes my taste buds sing but also provides a sense of security and comfort during these trying times by taking me back to a more nurturing place — my mother’s kitchen. One of my greatest memories is having my mom fill a warm flour […]
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I don’t know about you, but after feasting all through the holidays on tamales, pozole, pan dulce, and champurrado, my body craves lighter fare in the new year. I decided to look at some traditional Mexican dishes and figure out a way to make them healthier or lower the carb count in them. Here’s my […]
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Even though it’s close to 100 degrees in Los Angeles this week, I know the cooler days of fall will eventually show its face, and you know what that means? The HOLIDAY SEASON! The holidays bring a mixed bag of emotions. On one side, we love the holidays because our kitchen smells so good with […]
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As foodies, there’s nothing better than to see a chef work his magic. This weekend at Harrah’s Resort Southern California, we captured Chef Javier Plascencia, 49, leading about a dozen cooks who swiftly plated various dishes, like the shrimp ceviche tostada with avocado and watercress. Quick, quiet and efficient, this small band of culinary ninjas […]
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We absolutely cannot wait to head south to Harrah’s Resort Southern California, 777 Harrah’s Rincon Way, Valley Center, Calif., the weekend of Sept. 9-11 for a special tasting with Chef Javier Plascencia. We think you all should plan to join us for the good food, gambling, and hang out afterwards at the pool. Tickets will […]
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