We can all agree on a few things here: Great carne asada should taste, first, of the beef. It should be buttery, rich, and juicy, with a nice charred, smoky flavor. It should also be fork-tender, but also somewhat substantial. Finally, the marinade should have a good balance of flavors, with no single ingredient overwhelming…
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Mexican Pico de Gallo Meatloaf is a twist on any classic meatloaf recipe. Using juicy ground beef and pork to keep the loaf moist and flavorful while baking, this comfort food (yes, meatloaf and taco seasoning forms the ULTIMATE hankering for food) gets seasoned with cumin, dried cilantro and oregano, chunky salsa and Avocado Tomatillo…
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So, since we all love tacos, can we just create an all-in-one pan easy taco skillet stir-fry for a quick weeknight dinner? Let’s agree, this recipe creation need not occur on Taco Tuesday. While it certainly CAN, let’s allow ourselves the easy of a chicken stir-fry, but with all the goodness of the infamous “taco”…
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This recipe for hearty Green Chile Chicken Parsnip Hash is full of bright, kicky flavors! We all love roasted Hatch green chiles (anytime) this time of the year and this combination of flavors creates a wonderful balance of sweet and earthy parsnips, sharp cheddar cheese, and uniquely seasoned green chile chicken sausage with fresh cilantro…
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There is just so much to love about salmon cooked with both orange and dill. Typically we see recipes for either orange salmon OR creamy dill salmon – but not both! 🤯Well, a citrus salmon fillet full of flavor and nutrients, topped with another dose of citrus-orange and creamy dill sanctions every bite to be…
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This pollo asado recipe creates a super citrusy and tangy chicken dinner seasoned with orange, grapefruit, lemon, and lime, with Mexican spices and achiote. Grilled and roasted meats are very popular in Latin cuisine. We all know “carne asada” from our frequent trips to Chipotle.But, for those of us who prefer white meat vs. dark, and a…
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Vibrant and aromatic, the simple, yet exotic spices in Moroccan and East African cuisine will always have my heart.Perhaps it is because I grew up cultured, with fine, ethnic food?Perhaps my palate simply craves “spice,” not always heat, but fine spice?Or, perhaps I’m simply meant to thrive in a Mediterranean climate and my taste buds…
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While “healthy” recipes and meals are definitely important, flavor is the primary factor in my heart and soul.That said, my idea of flavor also almost always involves what the typical population would label as “healthy.”I’m simply a CLEAN EATER.Veggie heavy, good fat friendly, and lean proteins are my mojo.Oh, and lemon – I LOVE lemon….
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I don’t cook fish at home very often: the smell drifting through the house is simply too much for me – we live in a very small space. And, quite honestly, I don’t often think about buying fishing in a land-locked state. But I do crave it – and I crave rare tuna, much of…
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I’m really good at using the items I have on-hand to whip up something delicious. After all, that’s how I learned to cook. Growing up as the blessed daughter of two gourmet food brokers, we didn’t have much money, but we did have access to some of the best foods on earth. A weekday evening…
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