Sides
A STELLAR HOLIDAY SIDE: Mexican Corn Pudding
This recipe, rich, creamy, and luxuriant in corn goodness, transforms humble, unassuming ears of corn into a luscious … [read more]
EASY, ELEGANT HOLIDAY SIDE: Sautéed Onions, Chestnuts, and Bacon
What I love about this recipe--well, aside from how sweet, nutty, and smoky it tastes--is how easy it is to prepare. You … [read more]
Taste Sensations: Poblano and Jalapeño Strips with Crema
I never thought that I would be stringing together the words "mild" and "chile" in the same sentence. And, no, I am not … [read more]
Fast and Fabulous!: Beautiful Beets
This is one of the easiest salads in the Latin American repertoire. Beets are known as … [read more]
Latin Tastes from The Healthy Apple.com: Baked Coconut Eggplant Fries
Here’s a fun baked purple twist on the classic fried golden French fry. With a soft texture inside surrounded by a … [read more]
Summer Corn: One of the Pleasures of the Last Days of Summer
This is one of my favorite times of the year at the farmer’s market. For the next few weeks, we will continue to see a … [read more]
Heirloom Tomatoes: A Delicious Legacy
Heirloom Tomatoes: A Delicious Legacy Tomatoes are spilling out of baskets at farmer’s markets and grocery stores … [read more]
The Other Tortilla
On the other side of the pond, in Spain, tortilla is everywhere—but it’s not the familiar corn masa tortilla of … [read more]
Perfect Pickles Latin Style
We are in pickling and canning season and that is when a lot of gardening is done from early summer to late fall to save … [read more]
Classic Argentinean Rice Salad
Makes 12 servings Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes (for the rice; plus … [read more]
A Feast for a Festive Fourth!
What better way to celebrate the Fourth of July than with a savory grilled steak accompanied by a peppery … [read more]
Avocado, Orange and Hearts of Palm Salad
This simple salad is loaded with flavor and color. The presentation of the orange in the avocado … [read more]
Farofa: Toasted Couscous
In Brazil, one of the traditional accompaniments to the traditional churrasco is … [read more]
A Dinner with Daisy! Keys to a Romantic Dinner for Two
I don’t know if it’s the change in weather, the riot of color blooming in my garden, or simple the joy of throwing … [read more]
Shrimp, Mango and Granny Smith Apple Salad with Pineapple Vinaigrette
Ingredients: 1 lb U-15 … [read more]
A Portuguese Dinner Party
A delicious white crab gazpacho and a steaming flavorful seafood stew make the perfect Portuguese inspired dinner … [read more]
