Latin American

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Panuchos ~ Tortillas filled with Black Beans topped with Achiote Chicken, Avocado & Habanero Salsa

06/09/2015 |

These Panuchos have been on my bucket list of recipes for over three years. They were on the cover of…

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Picadillo with Green Olives and Raisins

03/03/2015 |

The first time I ate Picadillo was in 1972. I had some neighbors from Costa Rica who invited me over…

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Arepas ~ Venezuelan Corn Flour Flatbreads

02/13/2015 |

All of us, at one time or another, have had food made from ground corn, be it cornbread, corn tortillas,…

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Aranitas con Mojo de Ajo ~ Shredded Green Plantain Fritters with Garlic Onion Sauce

01/10/2015 |

When green plantains started showing up at my grocery store about 10 years ago, I was totally fascinated. I had…

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Chile Verde with Pork & Ancho Chile Sauce

06/04/2014 |

If you have been following along with my story, you know I moved into an apartment last January. I looked…

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Spicy Corn Bisque with Chorizo, Poblano & Lime

11/11/2013 |

Seventeen days until Thanksgiving. Making a bullet point list of things to get done, by day. Making a shopping list.…

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Fried Tomatillo Wedges with Apple Ham Vinaigrette & Cilantro Lime Aioli

08/25/2013 |

Sunday. I am all alone in my house for the whole day. This doesn’t happen very often. When my eyes…

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Huevos Rancheros

08/21/2013 |

Ok, let’s face it, I’m culturally deprived. Here I am, I’ve lived in Los Angeles since 1972, where there are…

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Pork Tacos with Achiote & Grilled Pineapple

05/02/2012 |

To help celebrate Cinco de Mayo this year, I thought I would cook up some tacos. But not just your…

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Shrimp Veracruz with Green Olives & Capers and Tortillas Robed in Pumpkin Seed Tomatillo Sauce

03/18/2012 |

I’ve had this recipe for many years and really never thought about its origin, other than it was in my…

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