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Queso fundido

Written by Maura Hernandez on December 22, 2011
Categories: Antojitos/Snacks, Carne/Meat, Receta/Recipe, side dishes, Staple Recipes

During the winter, I love to eat warm, hearty treats. There’s something about the winter weather that makes you want to eat things that’ll stick to your ribs, right? This past weekend, I made a very simple queso fundido that really hit the spot. Given that I just shared a recipe for homemade chorizo earlier [...]

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Chorizo casero

Written by Maura Hernandez on December 20, 2011
Categories: Carne/Meat, Receta/Recipe, Sponsored, Staple Recipes

I always used to buy chorizo prepackaged or from the butcher because I thought it would be too hard to make at home. After months of wondering, I finally decided to delve in and give it a shot. The results were fantastic! Now that I know how incredibly easy it is to do on my [...]

Crema batida con cajeta

Written by Maura Hernandez on November 22, 2011
Categories: Algo dulce, Dessert/Postre, Día festivo/Holidays, Holiday dish, Kenmore Genius Blog, Receta/Recipe, Video

I love, love, love homemade whipped cream. So, when I figured out a way to improve upon a classic by giving it a little Mexican touch, I knew it’d be a hit at my table. I’ll be serving this version of homemade whipped cream on my pumpkin pie later this week for Thanksgiving. Check out [...]

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Camotes al chipotle: a Mexican twist on a Thanksgiving classic

Written by Maura Hernandez on November 21, 2011
Categories: Día festivo/Holidays, Holiday dish, Receta/Recipe, side dishes, Sponsored, Video

If you’ve spent even one Thanksgiving at an average American dinner table, you’ve likely encountered sweet potatoes or yams with some kind of brown sugar or maple syrup and a marshmallow topping. I’m not knocking the tradition—in fact, I grew up eating it and usually get a craving around this time of year—but there are [...]

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Sopa de poro y papa

Written by Maura Hernandez on October 17, 2011
Categories: Receta/Recipe, Sopa, Staple Recipes, Vegetarian/Vegetariano

I don’t know what it is about fall that makes me want to eat nothing but soup. I’d say it’s the chill in the air, but since we had an unusually warm beginning to October in Chicago like I mentioned last week, I know that can’t be the only factor. Come the beginning of fall, [...]