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Recipes from Our Favorite Latina Food Bloggers

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we asked some of our favorite Latina food bloggers for special family recipes. We ended up with a delicious tapestry of dishes hailing from Cuba, Mexico and the Dominican Republic, among other places. Read on for their mouthwatering stories and recipes (11 Photos)

Catherine Coreno and Lisa Cericola on Sep 12, 2011 at 10:00AM

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Recipes from Our Favorite Latina Food Bloggers

Ana Pelaez

Potaje de Garbanzos (Chickpea Stew)

I took my time liking garbanzos. Whether as a main dish, soup or side served during my Cuban family’s lingering lunches, I’d pass on the smoky garbanzos everyone else was enjoying. But sometimes things taste better with an accent -- semesters abroad in Spain, ventures into Indian food, and weekend meet-ups with friends at the Middle Eastern restaurants that dot my Brooklyn neighborhood changed my mind. Now I can think of nothing better than standing over a pot of plumped-up chickpeas, sautéed peppers and spicy chorizo, working out ways to deepen the flavors and rediscover the textures I found so overwhelming before. With a newfound appreciation, Potaje de Garbanzos has become my favorite recipe to make when I’m trying to make my way home. --Ana Pelaez, Hungry Sofia

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