There’s nothing quite like the refreshing, tangy taste of ceviche on a warm Southern California day. Ceviche, which originated in Latin America, is a perfect blend of fresh seafood and zesty citrus. The combination of sunny weather, vibrant produce, and coastal influence makes it a staple in my kitchen. One of my favorite ways to […]
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You must be hungry. Are you looking for a recipe that packs a punch at dinnertime? Then let’s talk Taquitos with Morita salsa. This recipe combines crispy, golden chicken taquitos drizzled (or smothered) in spicy, smoky Salsa Morita that will leave your toes tingling. This recipe makes enough for about 18 taquitos, so it’s perfect […]
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What are Morita Chiles? Morita chiles are dried, smoked jalapeños with a slightly fruitier taste. They add a wonderful depth of flavor and a kick of heat to salsa, pairing perfectly with crispy tortilla chips or taquitos. The Role of Dried Chiles in Salsa Do you need both dried chiles? Not necessarily, but each brings […]
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Everybody loves empanadas. What’s not to love? They are small, handheld pockets of limitless possibilities. Typically empanadas are made with wheat flour, can be either baked or fried and can even lean towards the sweet or savory side. All that is good. But you can also use corn flour, or masa harina, to make enticing […]
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There’s nothing better than a big bowl of spicy guacamole at the Big Game, right? Luckily, I grew up with two avocado trees at my parents’ house in Pico Rivera, Calif. The tree in the front yard produced large, bumpy, green-skinned Hass avocados. It was a gorgeous tree of medium height. The backyard tree, which […]
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Shrimp Aguachile has become one of Art’s and my favorite seafood dishes. We seek it out every time we try a new mariscos restaurant. That’s how we judge whether or not the restaurant is up to snuff. More about avocados — Is it me or do avocados add something to dishes that make them taste extra […]
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We absolutely love this chilled Brazilian Chayote Salad for its simple flavors. The soft garlic kissed squash really is the star in this dish. Where does the name come from? Xuxu or chuchu, pronounced shoo-shoo in Brazil, is also known as a chayote. This popular squash grows everywhere in Brazil, making it a staple in […]
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We’ve got three fantastic ideas for what we are calling Heart-cuterie boards. Heart, soul and pansa – the trinity of our lives nourished by friends, family and food. As foodies and Latinos, we often show our love through food. And looking at me and Stephen, we sure do have a lot of love around us! […]
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We are partnering with Cacique®. All opinions are our own. There’s no better fun than a game night at the Chavez house! Friends stopping by on a Friday night after a long week of work to unwind with good food, drinks, and the inevitable belly laughs. Of course, with our friends, we get a little […]
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Salsa Casera or House Salsa is one of the simplest and most flavorful salsas that brings a robust heat and a smokey flavor from the charred tomatoes and chile peppers. Beware! I like heat and so this recipe has one dried Scorpion pepper added to the mix. Scorpion peppers are one of the hottest chiles […]
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