Mark your calendars because June 13th is National Chamoy Day! We’re celebrating with this homemade chamoy recipe! Don’t groan! It’s ridiculously easy: you boil some ingredients and then puree them. Chamoy is a sauce, or condiment, that is sweet, spicy, tangy, sour and salty. It hits every taste bud! The consistency of chamoy can be […]
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As the summer grilling season approaches, it’s time to elevate your barbecue game with a mouthwatering Carne Asada marinade. This zesty, flavor-packed marinade is perfect for creating tender, juicy, and delicious carne asada that will impress your family and friends. Whether you’re hosting a backyard cookout or enjoying a quiet dinner at home, this recipe […]
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A few months back we planted Lacinato kale and Swiss chard in our backyard. Right now, the greens get morning shade from a wall, enjoy the midday sun and then get partial shade from a robust bougainvillea. They seem to love it , but I worry what will happen in the height of summer. For […]
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This sauce strikes the perfect balance between sweet and spicy, making it a versatile companion for pork, chicken, or fish. Crafted with simplicity in mind, it requires just a handful of ingredients and easy steps, ensuring that even the busiest cooks can enjoy its flavorful goodness in no time. What are Guajillo chilies? In their […]
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There’s nothing better than a big bowl of spicy guacamole at the Big Game, right? Luckily, I grew up with two avocado trees at my parents’ house in Pico Rivera, Calif. The tree in the front yard produced large, bumpy, green-skinned Hass avocados. It was a gorgeous tree of medium height. The backyard tree, which […]
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We live only two hours away from Baja California, where battered fish tacos hail from. I can still remember sitting on a street curb in Tijuana eating my first “authentic” Baja-style fish taco while in college. As I grew older, the scene changed from being curbside to sitting rooftop overlooking the beautiful Pacific Ocean with […]
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This is our simple, yet flavorful recipe for al pastor. The traditional trompo is fantastic but if you don’t have one handy, you can grill, roast or pan fry for that same sweet, tangy, smoky goodness that you’d expect from al pastor tacos. With that in mind, I replaced the traditional orange juice for pineapple […]
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