I've gone and done it. I've officially killed my copy of Rick Bayless's Mexican Everyday. Now more a mess of loose pages than an actual book, this favorite had shown signs of giving way for over a year. The...
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Pull up a chair and read a story, about one cut of meat, one pot, a few vegetables and entirely delicious results—three tasty, varied dishes that span the north and south of Italy, making the most of a tight...
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"There has to be a certain satisfaction in proving that vegan food is actually quite tasty." [Flickr: Chadd] I'm not a vegan myself, but I applaud those who choose the path of the eggless. It’s an admirable lifestyle decision, and...
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Note: You may know Lisa Fain as the Homesick Texan. She joins us each Thursday this summer with a new salsa recipe for you to try. Have at it, Lisa. This serrano salsa verde is extremely versatile, but it's especially...
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Note: You may know Lisa Fain as the Homesick Texan. She joins us each Thursday this summer with a new salsa recipe for you to try. Have at it, Lisa. Previously Chile Morita Salsa » All Serious Salsa recipes »...
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Note: You may know Lisa Fain as the Homesick Texan. She joins us each Thursday this summer with a new salsa recipe for you to try. Have at it, Lisa. Previously (Not Exactly) My Uncle's Salsa » All Serious Salsa...
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Note: On Mondays, Kristen Swensson of Cheap, Healthy, Good swings by these parts to share healthy and delicious recipes with us. Take it away, Kristen! Recently, there was an article in Food & Wine about chef Tim Cushman, who was...
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The first homemade salsa I ever made was my uncle’s—a simple tomato-based affair, made with tomatoes, jalapeños, onions, and cilantro. He also throws in a generous dose of chili powder, his secret ingredient that gives it a Tex-Mex kick.
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With the amount of Mexican and Tex-Mex dishes I've served up here, it should come as no surprise that Cinco de Mayo is probably my favorite cooking holiday. I start trying out party menu items weeks in advance, taking...
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It's funny how a missing ingredient can lead to a whole new dinner. The original idea was to remake the poblano tacos I had so loved from last summer. It's a relatively easy recipe, but I was missing something,...
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