Christina Roman

Christina Roman

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Christina Roman is a writer, recipe developer and recipe tester based in Brooklyn, New York. Christina is a lover of all things food and cooking. She is a culinary school graduate and has been a registered nurse for 14 years. She is also the 2019 recipe contest winner for one of JLH Recipes, LLC signature pasta sauces: Christina’s N.Y. Lip-Smackin‘ Garlic and writes for HOLA! USA and a popular food blog.

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Thanksgiving guava and queso pastelito biscuits recipe

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5 Latin Thanksgiving main dishes better than turkey

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5 tips to make the best cornbread stuffing

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Make this Thanksgiving turkey picadillo recipe for a flavorful Latin twist

This holiday, break the norms and cook something easy with a Latin twist

By Christina Roman

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10 dishes from 10 countries to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

Celebrate our culture by making one of these signature Hispanic dishes

By Christina Roman

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Fany Gerson, the Latina Chef behind Fan-Fan Doughnuts, the artisanal doughnut shop taking Brooklyn by storm

Inspired by Mexican and global flavors, these sweet treats have people standing in long lines outside...

By Christina Roman, By Andrea Pérez

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Halloween Treats: Make these fun and easy candy apples with a latin twist

Using dulce de leche, a latino favorite, you’ll have your familia in the holiday spirit

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5 meatless food swaps great for Latin dishes

From jackfruit to beans, these plant based options are great options to create tasty dishes with a latin...

By Christina Roman

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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a limited-edition “La Gloria” cupcake from Sprinkles Bakery

Celebrity Chef Claudette Zepeda teams up with Sprinkles bakery to create a Mexican-inspired cupcake for...

By Christina Roman

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Get all the details on the Bento Box school lunch trend

Create nutritious school lunch meals using a bento box

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Three back-to-school easy nutritious breakfast ideas

These quick options that don’t require any cooking are perfect to start a productive day

By Christina Roman

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Homemade Sweet (Iced) Tea: an essential summertime beverage

This simple southern drink recipe is a lifesaver for hot August days

By Christina Roman

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How to throw a delicious vegan BBQ that even your meat-eating family and friends will love!

Here is everything you need to serve from appetizers and grilled veggies to drinks and desserts

By Christina Roman

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Get cooking inspiration at your favorite local farmers market

A stroll at a farmers market can ignite creativity into your cooking and inspire your next meals

By Christina Roman

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Make this 5 minute DIY electrolyte drink and stay hydrated all summer long

This super easy homemade drink recipe is more natural, plus it’s chemicals and preservatives free

By Christina Roman

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Recipe: Tropical Coconut Rice for two

Five easy steps to make the perfect coconut rice for one or two

By Christina Roman

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Recipe: Easy and refreshing Gazpacho

The perfect cold soup to beat those hot summer nights

By Christina Roman

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Pastelon, a.k.a the “Puerto Rican lasagna” [Recipe]

If you like beef and plantains, you’ll love this savory latin recipe

By Christina Roman

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5 tasty and easy vegetarian picnic sandwiches

Whether for a romantic date or a family day, pack these veggie treats for your next outdoor picnic

By Christina Roman