Bean and Cheese Tamales (Easy Vegetarian Tamales)

Bean and cheese tamales are a great option when you’re looking for crowd-pleasing vegetarian tamales! Bean and cheese is a classic vegetarian filling for Mexican dishes like tamales, tacos, and more because it adds protein and plant-based fiber. Plus, the melty cheese and soft beans just taste great together! I love making bean and cheese

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10 Best Mexican Cookbooks for Healthy Mexican Cooking

These 10 Mexican cookbooks are perfect for anyone who wants to eat healthy, nourishing meals full of their favorite Mexican flavors.  For some reason, people often think of Mexican food as less healthy than it actually is. As a Mexican-American dietitian, I wish more people knew how healthy Mexican food is. Oftentimes, I think part

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What is a sobremesa? How this Latino tradition boosts well being. 

If you’re Latino, chances are you know a “quick” family meal lasts 2 hours minimum (and that’s before the 30 minute “Latino goodbye”). If this sounds familiar, you may just be familiar with the sobremesa.  What is a sobremesa? It’s the practice of sitting and talking around the table after the meal has finished.  While

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What to Do with Leftover Beans — 20 Genius Latino Tricks for Zero-Waste Cooking

If you need inspiration for what to do with leftover beans, look no further than traditional Latin American home cooking! Beans are an every day staple across Latin America, from Cuban black beans to arroz con habichuelas, and even some simple stewed frijoles de la olla. As much as I love beans, the thing is

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