Saturday, December 4, 2010

Helena as Finalist for Cook-Off in NYC

Cacique Go Autentico Challenge Click here to see competition


CONGRATULATIONS to Stella Ortega (Chicken a la Diabla), Leah Lyon (Shrimp Rajas Al Carbon Panela Tostaditos), Helena Giesea (Helena's Cactus Frittata), and Susan Ten Pas (Roast Squash w/ Pear Soup & Chorizo Meatballs). We were delighted by all the creative and truly brilliant recipes submitted, and were honored by the care and hard work that went into the videos. Selecting finalists was no easy task, but these four brought something extra to the challenge, and we’re excited to watch them bring it again… on camera!


Watch the Go Auténtico Finalist Cook-off premiering on The Cooking Channel, friend us on Facebook for cook-off updates and video snippets, or check back in February to see these 4 finalists compete at Celebrity Chef Aaron Sanchez’s restaurant in New York City to win a trip to Napa Valley and The Culinary Institute of America!


Watch Finalist Helena’s creative spin on a traditional Hispanic ingredient, nopales, and try making Cactus Frittata yourself with silky Crema Mexicana, robust Cotija and mild Panela for a fun and festive vegetarian dish.