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Apple Cinnamon Tamales

Just thinking about sweet apple cinnamon tamales makes me happy. I’m sure that’s reason enough to make them, don’t you agree? I’ve noticed some friends and acquaintances act a bit surprised when I mention sweet tamales. I guess they consider those beautiful chile verde or other savory tamales…

On Holiday Traditions and Important Conversations

As the holiday season brings our families together, we can take the opportunity to have meaningful conversations with the seniors in our families. Here are some tips and resources to get you started. In collaboration with SCAN Health Plan, one of the nation’s largest not-for-profit Medicare Advantage plans,…

Mexican Chocolate Pie with Cinnamon Drizzle

The holidays overflow with color, music, family and yummy food. Saving time and stress in the kitchen allows us more time to enjoy it all with the ones we love. That’s why using a few hacks and shortcuts to speed things up can be so important during this…

Stuffed Pork Tenderloin with Apricot-Habanero Sauce

My family always prepares pork during our end of the year festivities. While pork is the constant, we like trying new recipes each year, and this Stuffed Pork Tenderloin with Apricot-Habanero sauce is my latest creation. This recipe post was made possible by Smithfield® and DimeMedia. My comments,…

Apple Ginger Pie: A Blissful Balance of Tart and Sweet

The desserts I enjoy most are usually fruit pies like this apple ginger pie. When I eat them, it reminds me of my mom, who would let me help her bake in the kitchen. That’s why I’m sharing this recipe here and now, so close to Mother’s Day….

Red Pozole Recipe

Over the years, so many of you have asked when I would share my red pozole recipe. That day, I’m happy to say, has finally come. My Green Pozole with Chicken recipe has been a perennial favorite here at Mama Latina Tips, so you might be surprised to…

Poblano Peppers with Soy Sauce Pastry Braid

Rajas con Crema, a popular combination in Mexico, usually features in tacos or tostadas. Poblano chiles are roasted, peeled, seeded, sliced and then sautéed together with sliced onions and simmered in sour cream. Satisfying and comforting, they taste smoky, creamy and spicy. Thanks to Kikkoman and Latina Bloggers Connect…

Lime Atole Recipe

Thank you to the California Milk Processor Board and Latina Mom Bloggers for making this recipe for lime atole possible. As always, comments opinions and love for atoles are my own. Favorite flavors from my childhood winters always included the delicious atoles my mom and grandma made. They made strawberry…

Mexican Christmas Eve Salad [Ensalada de Nochebuena Recipe]

My family have been making Ensalada de Nochebuena (Mexican Christmas Eve Salad) for Christmas for more than 70 years and it is still a favorite of both young and old. This is my family’s recipe, it has changed over the years. The original recipe had lettuce and sugar cane and…

Ponche-Mexican Christmas Punch

My favorite beverage during Christmas is called Ponche or Mexican Christmas Punch. Many families in Mexico begin preparing it as soon as The Posadas begin (9 days before Christmas). It’s the perfect beverage for cold nights– sweet, delicious and warm. A couple of years ago, I shared a…