
Browsing: Latin Twist


Fresh is always the name of the game, but in this season, la primavera, it seems especially so! And for this reason, mis amigos, I…

We’ve all been looking for spring this year…maybe more than most. Well, mis queridos amigos, it’s here! And what better way to celebrate than with…

Sometimes it’s all about brunch. Yes, mis amigos, if you’re a brunch lover, you know exactly what I mean! As a little girl, I was…

Spark is something we talk a lot about on Valentine’s Day. Well, though that’s over, we realize, amigos, that we always want spark in our lives! And so,…

Maybe it’s the winter snow that inspires some of us, including me, dream about the tropics and tropical drinks even more! And maybe it’s nostalgia that makes…

As you know, my friends, stews come in all different varieties. Add chili to that mix, and you’ve opened a whole new dimension. Chili is…

This, mis amigos, is not the first time I’m writing about hot Mexican drinks… I was re-inspired by recent cold temperatures and this icy day,…

On this first week of January, in 2015, so many of us are tossing around our resolutions for a variety of new ideas…primarily related to…

Cuba’s always been a part of my life, even though I haven’t been there, yet… Part pictures of my grandparents from the 1930s, part Celia Cruz (who’s…

As I write this up, the snow is gracefully falling to the ground (where, thankfully, it’s not sticking…at least not yet!). Black bean soup is…

Yes, mis amigos, today, the day after Thanksgiving, is typically the day when we’re pretty turkeyed-out. But if you’re like me, and you love leftovers,…

Simple is often best. And despite our intentions, Thanksgiving, as we know well, is sometimes filled with dishes that aren’t as simple as we might…

These days, many of us have Thanksgiving on the mind. Over the past several weeks, we Small Bites bloggers have been giving you some ideas…

In thinking about the next big holiday, we Small Bites bloggers got together to share our tips, published here! My advice for Thanksgiving? Try something new! This…

This post is part of our series on Thanksgiving Tips from Our Pros. To see more tips, click here: Thanksgiving Tips from the Pros. Have…

It’s a kind of grey, chilly-ish Halloween…and so, mis amigos, I am offering an idea for a cocktail that suits the day and this time…

Fall, in all it’s glory, is upon us. And though one of the ingredients that’s most prevalent for many of us is pumpkin, I’ve been…

My beer theme continues—but this time, I’m back to cooking with beer, and today’s Latin Twist dish is my interpretation of Patatas Bravas. Brava, in Spanish, can…

If this drink sounds vaguely familiar it’s because it’s the fraternal twin of the Dark and Stormy. This one, mis queridos amigos, unlike the Dark…

Sometimes it’s the unlikeliest of couples that work well together; this, mis queridos amigos, my dear friends, is the case with this cocktail. Prosecco and…

First confession of the day: I’ve written about my salmon, mango, and roasted pepper ceviche before! But, my friends, I’m back with this one because…

We can feel this gorgeous touch of fall on this fabulous Friday, but I can’t help but be pulled back a bit to summer. And…

Mis amigos, you’ve heard my cheers for the pairing of great flavors; here’s another one to add to your list: coffee-stout chocolate drizzle! Now, stay…

Even before I lived in Barcelona, I loved gazpacho! Actually it was my mom, who was always on the culinary cutting edge, who made…

When I was running the other morning, I decided on my mission for the fall: my focus is all about community and collaboration. And so…

Can you smell this mint? Mint, mis queridos amigos, all around us this time of year, is as fragrant as it is gorgeous! Inspired by…

Though quinoa has been around for centuries, I only discovered it when I lived in Peru…Now this ubiquitous high-protein, gluten-free nutty-flavored grain is quite popular…

Chicken Cuban with Arugula–served with a Spinach Salad Photo by Sofia Markusfeld My love for the Cuban sandwich started in Miami, many moons ago. In…

Yes, vacation in a glass may be an over-used phrase, but this time I mean it! My mango martini, originally from Calypso Coolers, is a…