Some say el Budín Azteca resembles a lasagna, except that it’s made with “Mexican” ingredients. Others call it a “Mexican Chicken Pie.” Regardless, the fresh salsa flavors, the texture, and the dichotomy of zippy and homey feelings this casserole evokes make it a winner all around. Among many other amazing traditions, Mexicans covet an exquisite recipe…
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Fresh salsa is certainly a summertime thing, but it’s also a year-round necessity, right?We are all blessed with the ability to obtain our frequents and our favorites year round – even when they are not in season. It’s not ideal, but it’s still really great, right?So, let’s indulge and savor this fresh summer salsa (since…
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When I mentioned to Brian my idea of creating a magnificent sweet and savory strawberry salsa for our pasta dinner party, he grimaced and said, “I don’t like my sweet with my savory.” I responded, “Well, this time it’s not about you.” And his retort, “Fine. Just make sure there’s no cinnamon.” And that was…
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We recently returned from a quick trip to Mexico. This trip, along with all Tuesdays, got me to thinking about Taco Tuesday with a little bit of a different theme: Pork & Pineapple Street Taco Cups. Yes, taco cups. Sort of fluted, sort of floral looking, definitely taco-ish – but also garnished with the fresh…
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There’s something special about oranges and basil when they are paired together. One of my very first kitchen creations as a teen, I remember, was an orange-basil salsa I crafted with fresh basil from our family garden. THAT concoction alone may have sealed the deal with my love and adoration for creativity in the kitchen….
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Who doesn’t adore a super fresh salsa – salsa fresca. And one with BOTH fruits and veggies? You’re crazy not to feel your mouth water just at the thought on a hot summer day. Mmmm… Slathered across a crispy tortilla chip (maybe) Piled a top a crunchy plate of romaine (now that’s more like it)…
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As I’ve been noshing on and enjoying the spectacular flavors of fresh cilantro, combined with my love affair with Jeff’s Naturals olives, I’ve been dreaming up creative ways to combine the two in a new and interesting way. And, as spring and summer are on my mind, citrus and the bright orange reminder of…
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The peaches are amazing right now. Juicy, sweet, luscious…they seem to melt in your mouth. I love the fact that as I walk by the fruit bins at the local market, the sweet aroma wafts through the air. Strolling through the streets of the local Peach Festival last weekend, the fragrance of peach everything brought…
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