Well it’s the last weekend of the summer season and like many of you I will be heading off to a cookout this weekend. My friend Margie likes to make fun, Latin inspired, and usually very sweet, cocktails treats for her guests. It’s a special occasion sort of thing with her and we all really enjoy it. There is only one [...]

Well Noche Buena y día de Navidad is past. Now we turn to New Years Eve! And don’t worry if you over indulged during the festivities. There is plenty of time for diets, cleansings and all matter of austere resolutions once January 1st rolls around. I may even join you in a few. Until then, there is another party to [...]

If you’re like me, the thought of a Piña Colada has you conjuring up images of a tropical beach vacation where the only thing to worry about is what number SPF sunblock to apply.  But there is no rule that says that Piña Coladas are only for vacations.  So break out the blender and try DonQ Gold’s original  recipe on [...]

Many people think the Ceasar Salad originated somewhere in Italy.  However, the Caesar Salad is generally believed to have been invented in Tijuana, Mexico, on July 4,1924 by Cesar Cardine, an Italian immigrant and restaurateur. Originally, the leaves were arranged on a plate so that they could be eaten as finger food. Julia Child , a Caesar Salad enthusiast, has said [...]

Estamos orgullosos de presentar otra deliciosa receta de Denisse Oller. Advertencia: Si le toma más de cinco minutos preparar este delicioso postre, no ha seguido las instrucciones al pie de la letra. Me refiero a la panna cotta una delicia elaborada a partir de crema de leche, azúcar y gelatina que combina con sabores y se puede adornar con mermeladas [...]

Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch Program has been the most trusted source of information for consumers on sustainable seafood options for the past ten years. Seafood Watch is now offering delicious, environmentally-friendly seafood recipes by some of the nation’s leading chefs, including Rick Moonen (celebrity chef, restaurateur, and author) and Alex Guarnaschelli (chef of Butter Restaurant in New York City [...]

As the moderator of Comida Latina, I am very grateful to have Denisse Oller as a regular contributor. In addition to being a lovely person, Denisse is truly a lady of many talents, journalist, chef, entrepreneur, the list goes on. Thus I highly recommend that all our Casa Latina viewers pay a visit to Denisse’s website at www.denisseoller.com to learn [...]