Poached pears are of two worlds: Simple, yet complex. Humble, yet elegant. Modest, yet decadent. Something as unassuming as a pear can be transformed into something as graceful as any soufflé or as sophisticated as any croquembouche. A ripe pear on its own is...
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The Perfect Pear: Tequila Poached Pear with a Cactus Pear Coulis
With the Super Bowl in the rear-view mirror, it is time to turn off football and turn on a sexy dessert. Valentine’s Day is upon us, but this recipe for Tequila Poached Pears with a Cactus Pear Coulis cannot be restrained to the short...
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Valentine’s Dinner: Ancho-Pomegranate Roasted Pork Loin
This is part of a sponsored collaboration with National Pork Board and DiMe Media. However, all opinions expressed are my own.
“Love is a many splendored thing. It's the April rose that only grows in the early spring. Love is nature's way...
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ROSCA DE REYES: Perfect Sweet Bread to Celebrate Dia de los Reyes
If you're like me, the holidays can be a big sparkly, glittery blur. We made (and ate) our fair share of tamales and gained a pound or two, but before you take down that last string of Christmas lights remember that in many parts...
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Cornbread and Ham Recipe
Cornbread is food for the soul and the cornerstone of Soul Food. Tex-Mex has made adding jalapeños, fresh corn kernels, and shredded cheese a popular accessory in the hearty bread. Cornbread in a skillet, or skillet bread, made with lard or bacon...
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HAM WITH GUAVA AND HABANERO MARINADE
Nothing is better than the smell of ham baking in your kitchen . We typically use brown sugar and butter to make a glaze or even maple syrup. This time, we searched for a sweet fruit that is native to...
SLOW COOKED PORK CHILE VERDE RECIPE
I grew up eating chile verde in burritos, quesadillas or on a plate with rice and beans. I'm talking about my all time favorite Slow Cooked Pork Chile Verde Recipe. It's pork shoulder (or butt) cooked so slow that it falls off...
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Creamy Potato and Corn Soup with Poblano Peppers #HerenciaLeche
THIS IS PART OF A SPONSORED COLLABORATION WITH MILKPEP AND DIME MEDIA. HOWEVER, ALL OPINIONS EXPRESSED ARE MY OWN. #HERENCIALECHE
In autumn, we love playing with American classics soups and stews and making them our own like this Creamy Potato and Corn...
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Hatch Enchiladas Suizas with Chicken
You'll never want to eat any other kind of enchilada after tasting these amazing Hatch Enchiladas Suizas with Chicken.
In every bite, you'll enjoy the robust flavor and heat from the hot Hatch Green Chiles. Heavy cream and sour cream mellow the fire from...
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SOPES WITH CHICKEN TINGA AND BABY BOK CHOY
We are always looking for new inspiration in the kitchen. The hubby and I love to take classic dishes whether Mexican, American or Italian or (well, you get the picture) and switch it up a bit. This is what we did wit our Sopes...
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