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BRAZILIAN CHAYOTE “XUXU” SALAD

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We absolutely love this chilled Brazilian Chayote Salad for its simple flavors. The soft garlic kissed squash really is the star in this dish. Where does the name come from?  Xuxu or chuchu, pronounced shoo-shoo in Brazil, is also known as a chayote. This popular squash...
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Tropical Chipotle Cranberry Sauce

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Below you will find our recipe for a Tropical Chipotle Cranberry Sauce or as we sometimes refer to it as a Cranberry Salsa. DO YOU DARE CHANGE A FAMILY FAVORITE DISH? Holiday time can be sensitive for many people, especially when you are near family...
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Cafe de Olla

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Cafe de olla is life. You may think that is an exaggeration, but you probably haven't seen me in the morning. we are a coffee household. We have an old fashioned drip coffee maker, an espresso machine when we're feeling fancy, a French press...
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Agua Fresca de Jamaica

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There is nothing better to quench your thirst on a hot summer day than a cold glass of Agua Fresca de Jamaica.  Made from dried Hibiscus flowers, the crimson or deep magenta-colored flowers infuse the cold drink with a beautiful hue. People drink Agua de...
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TEPACHE: A Lightly Fermented Pineapple Cider

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Cool off in this warm weather with this recipe for an effervescent and refreshing Tepache, a lightly fermented pineapple drink. Tepache has similar qualities to a light alcohol cider. Although Tepache comes from the Mexican state of Jalisco, various types of fermented beverages have been...
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