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Latin Twist: Mexican Coffee
One of the most wonderful parts of language is that it’s alive and ever evolving. My friends, recipes can be like that, too! Inspiration for…
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Latin Twist: Coquito (Puerto Rican Egg Nog) or Holiday Drinks, Part II
If you ask a Puerto Rican friend about coquito, you’ll probably hear something like, “Oh—my mom makes the best coquito!” (By the way, this is…
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Latin Twist: Brazilian Candy
After sharing these Brazilian treats with many, and receiving a “Wow! I didn’t realize you could buy this in Westchester” I want to tell you,…
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Latin Twist: After-Thanksgiving Sips
Happy Day-After-Thanksgiving to you, mis amigos! I just ran to the bank and the teller expressed my exact sentiment when he commented, “Ah, I’m feeling…
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Latin Twist: Holiday Cocktails, Part 1
Family friendly cocktails? Yes! After all, we want everyone to join into the holiday festivities–even those who don’t imbibe! Of course there are many was…
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Latin Twist: Garbanzo, Roasted Pepper and Scallion Salad
This, my friends, is an interesting time of year…and we’ve all got a lot going on! Now, many of you have said to me that…
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Latin Twist: Jamaican Jerk Chicken (or Holiday Fiesta Food, Part 1!)
Photo by Ellie Miller A few years ago, I heard an interview on NPR with Nigella Lawson that changed my life. What she said is…
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Latin Twist: Fresh Orange Margaritas
My dear friends, I’m not just thinking about sunny flavors because it’s a rainy Friday. I’m thinking about orange margaritas to commemorate a holiday in…
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Coconut Pancakes–or Brunch, Part 1
It’s a sparkly cool Friday. The sun is bright, the sky is azure, and the orange, red and yellow leaves are dancing. The colors, and…
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Pumpkin-Orange-Ginger Cocktail: Latin Twist Recipe
Pumpkin + orange + ginger? Yes, my friends! These ingredients do come together to make a fun, fresh, colorful and seasonal cocktail! Let me start…
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Latin Twist: The Tortilla Chip
Mis queridos amigos, perhaps you’re already a big fan of totopos: those usually triangular-shaped corn-tortilla chips that offer the perfect crunchy balance to your salsas…
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Passion Fruit Flan: Latin Twist Recipe
The feel of sun on my face, the sound of waves against the shore and palm leaves clapping in unison, the salt-filled air gently hugging….this…
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Latin Twist: Peruvian Potato Salad
Yes, I love fall…but when it’s crispy blue-sky sunny outside, albeit coolish, I go through a kind of split personality thing: part of me is…
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The Belize Cocktail: Latin Twist
Lately I’ve been craving the Caribbean. I miss the flavors, air, and peoples of so many places ranging from Jamaica and the Dominican Republic, to…
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Huevos Rancheros–or Brunch, Part 1!
Brunch is one of those meals that inspire many of us to wax nostalgic. In fact, it’s one of those meals that even those who…
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Citrus Sangría: Latin Twist Recipe
It’s Friday, and here in Westchester we can feel the delicious reaching-end-of-summer brush of fall upon us. Now don’t get me wrong, amigos; I’m…
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Watermelon, Tequila, and Pineapple Salsa
Whether your dancing to it, listening to it, eating it—or making it, salsa is FUN! In fact, this morning, at dawn (while you you’re probably…
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Spicy Cucumber Cooler
Last Saturday—as many of you know—I had the pleasure of competing in a Throwdown with the lovely and talented chef, and dear friend, Maria Reina!…
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Latin Twist: Celebrating National Rum Day!
Not only does today mark the middle of August, it’s also National Rum Day! Well, whether or not you knew, why not think about celebrating? Here are…
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Video: How to Make Peach Salsa
Latin Twist blogger Arlen Gargagliano is going into our Small Bites Throwdown with her peach salsa recipe. “I’m always looking for a balance of flavors…
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Grilled Peach and Avocado Salsa: Latin Twist Recipe for the Small Bites Throwdown
This salsa screams summer, says Latin Twist blogger Arlen Gargagliano. “It’s perfect for eating with chips, spooning atop your favorite grilled fish and shrimp, or…
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Peach Sangría
Last Sunday I had the privilege of stopping by the Tuckahoe Farmers’ Market, took one look at the peaches, and had one thought: peach sangría!…
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Latin Twist: Grilled Pineapple Mojito
One drink that shouts summertime refreshment is the mojito! After all, many of you have told me about your gardens being prolific in the mint…
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Latin Twist: Papaya Daiquiri
Photo by Ellie Miller, from Calypso Coolers, by Arlen Gargagliano My relationship with papaya is still evolving. I’ve always enjoyed the tropical-sometimes-musky-flavors that this orange-…
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Latin Twist: Belize Cocktail
The lure of the Caribbean (and yes, Central America) is—at least for me—always present in one form or another. Hence my inspiration in this Friday’s…
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Latin Twist: Grilled Caesar Salad
I know what you’re thinking. How can you grill a salad? Okay mis amigos, maybe you’re not thinking that, but let’s face it: grilling and…
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Latin Twist: Limonada (OR play with your drinks!)
Limonada, lemonade, is synonymous with summer! The fun thing about drinks like lemonade is that, and my friends you’ve heard me say this before, the…
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Latin Twist: The Brazilian-Champagne Cocktail
A few weeks ago, I wrote about adding a Brazilian twist to a traditionally-Cuban drink: the mojito. (You can read that one, here!) Now I’m…
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Latin Twist: Grilled Shrimp with a Cilantro and Garlic Marinade
Maybe it’s this gorgeous weather we’re having, or maybe it’s just that I’ve become re-enamored with marinades + grilling. Well, whatever the reason is,…
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Pernil: Latin Twist Recipe
Tapas are not typical Father’s Day fare; most dads seem to yearn for something a bit more hearty. Well, mis queridos amigos, pernil, Puerto Rican-style…