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MEXCAN CHRISTMAS APPLE SALAD RECIPE

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Crisp red apples, raisins, celery, pineapple, and pecans are some of the ingredients in this classic Mexican Christmas Apple Salad recipe.  The fruit and nuts are tossed with sour cream and mayonnaise sweetened ever so gently with a squeeze of agave syrup.  The salad is not...
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POZOLE ROJO

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This Pozole Rojo, or “red” pozole, is made with pork shoulder or shanks, red chiles, and lots of hominy corn. Although in our photos, the soup looks loaded with goodness, the soup itself is quite simple with pork and hominy and a light broth. Serve...
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How to Make Chicken Tinga

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A good Chicken Tinga recipe brings boring shredded chicken to life with chipotles in adobo sauce lending their smoky flavor and heat.  Serve the Chicken Tinga in a burrito with rice and beans, or on top of a tostada, taco or sope....
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CHILE RELLENO CASSEROLE

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Chile Rellenos can be one of those more intimidating Mexican dishes to prepare because you want the egg batter to be light and fluffy. In this Chile Relleno Casserole recipe, you eliminate the stress and worries and simply enjoy the flavors.  What are the flavors...
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IT’S ALL ABOUT THE SEASONING!

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Do you ever watch those food shows where a top-notch chef gets eliminated because they didn't season their food enough? Doesn't it just kill you? It doesn't matter how good their technique is, you will be chopped for not seasoning the dish.  It's true at...
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