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Ham and Veggie Empanadas with Cranberry Sauce

November 15, 2017 | by Stephanie Chavez

A great way to use up those Thanksgiving leftovers is to make empanadas. These empanadas are filled with ham and vegetables that have been seasoned with salsa negra and soy sauce. They go great with leftover cranberry sauce, too!

A great way to use up those Thanksgiving leftovers is to make empanadas. These Ham and Veggie Empanadas with Cranberry Sauce are seasoned with salsa negra and soy sauce. It has been years since I’ve made empanadas. The last time I made them I bought the dough pre-made at a Mexican grocery store in the bay area that is made…

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Recipes, Salsas & Condiments

How To Quickly Spot Good Quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil

October 5, 2017 | by Stephanie Chavez

Have you ever heard of the Olive Oil Commission of California (OOCC)? I hadn’t heard of them either until I attended a learning excursion put together by the Internation Food Blogger Conference (IFBC) and Cobram Estate. They taught me and other IFBC attendees all about the process of making extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), and how to quickly spot good…

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Lunch, Main Course, Recipes, Salsas & Condiments

Four Ways To Use Salsa Verde

September 25, 2017 | by Stephanie Chavez

There’s something to be said about the love for salsa verde that some people like myself have. Seriously, I can have it twice a week, with leftovers, for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and still be as happy as a kid in a candy store. I love it so much that I have six different posts using salsa verde. Each one has its…

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Lunch, Recipes, soups

Sopa de Fideo with Chicken

September 8, 2017 | by Stephanie Chavez

Hey, hey! How’s my Spanglish Spoon familia doing these days? Can you believe the weather is finally starting to cool down?! If you live in California, then you know what I’m talking about. August was brutal to us. Most of the month felt like we were in an oven. There were days when it felt more like a hairdryer was in…

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Desserts, Recipes

Berry Mint Tea Paletas

June 25, 2017 | by Stephanie Chavez

Three-Ingredient Berry Mint Tea Popsicles

Paleta Week is back! My dear friend Lola from Lola’s Cocina is hosting a virtual paleta party for the second year in a row that includes recipes shared by more than 25 different food bloggers. It runs from June 21-25th. If you haven’t already seen my posts on Instagram, then head over there to follow the Paleta Week hashtag to…

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California Farms, Main Course, Recipes

Make Ahead Mushroom and Beef Hamburger Patties.

June 14, 2017 | by Stephanie Chavez

Do you have any summer traditions in your family? I think most people do during the summer, and no doubt the majority of our Nation has some sort of planning going on during the 4th of July. For a lot of families, it’s a camping trip or a big summer BBQ. One thing my family can always count on…

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California Love, Lifestyle

Great America’s Red, White and Brews Festival

May 31, 2017 | by Stephanie Chavez

Earlier this month we were invited to experience Great America’s Red, White and Brews Festival to share with my readers what this event is all about. There was no doubt in my mind that I wanted to accept this invitation since both my husband and I have countless memories of our summers at Great America as young teenagers. So, first…

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Ham and Veggie Empanadas with Cranberry Sauce

How To Quickly Spot Good Quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Four Ways To Use Salsa Verde

Sopa de Fideo with Chicken

Berry Mint Tea Paletas

Make Ahead Mushroom and Beef Hamburger Patties.

Great America’s Red, White and Brews Festival

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