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Artichoke Risotto

by Art Rodriguez in Main Entrée, Recipes on March 21, 2013

Artichokes are here! Well, these green globes are available year round but they are at their peak during Spring and Fall. We received a half dozen Globe Artichokes from our friends at Melissa’s Produce. We immediately thought about steaming them and dipping the leaves in melted butter before scraping the flesh off with our teeth. With an ample supply, we decided to hold off on...

National Margarita Day Should Be Everyday! Try Our Margarita de Tamarindo

by Stephen Chavez in Beverages, Featured Blog Posts, Recipes on February 21, 2013

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The headline says it all! It’s National Margarita Day and it’s Friday — time to kick off the weekend and break out the cocktail shaker. We have tamarindo candy and tamarindo paste. Why not a tamarindo margarita? The sweet and sour flavor of the tamarindo pairs wonderfully with the tequila to create a flavorful evening cocktail. Go to the frozen section of your local market to see...

Nopales and Fried Tofu in Red Chipotle Sauce

by Stephen Chavez in Featured Blog Posts, Main Entrée, Recipes on February 19, 2013

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Lenten season is upon us and I am always scrambling to figure out how to have a meatless day. I’m a true carnivore. I can’t help it. Without meat in my meal I often find myself feeling deprived. Nopales (cactus paddles) is one of the first places I go to create a new recipe or re-create a tried and true one. Often found growing throughout Mexico and California where...

The Perfect Pear: Tequila Poached Pear with a Cactus Pear Coulis

by Art Rodriguez in Desserts, Recipes on February 13, 2013

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Tequila Poached Pear with Prickly 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 month of February. Poaching pears is a surprisingly easy affair and a delicious seductive treat. This sinful dessert can be made...

Sweeten Your Valentine with Peruvian Alfajores de Amor

by Art Rodriguez in Desserts, Recipes on February 12, 2013

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There’s no better way to woo the love of your heart than with sweet delights. The popular Peruvian Alfajor cookie, a dense and crumbly sweetened biscuit, has a number of sweet fillings. Some are dipped in chocolate and rolled in crushed nuts. Others are triple stacked or served in “log” form. Whichever version you prefer, we have a fairly easy recipe that will be the hit of your...

French Hearts From a Latin Kitchen: Palmiers

by Art Rodriguez in Desserts, Recipes on February 11, 2013

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You may know them as: French hearts, pig’s ears, butterflies, palm leaves, elephant ears, glasses, or simply as Palmiers, this little treat will have your Valentines’ heart aflutter. Whether you are busy planning the perfect 12 course meal to seduce your Valentine or pondering peddling your soul for the most exclusive Valentines Day dinner reservation for two, why not skip the hoops and roll right into a classic. Palmiers...

Tomato Bisque with Bacon Crumbles Recipe

by Art Rodriguez in Recipes, Side Dish on February 10, 2013

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This tomato bisque recipe is luscious, velvety, and will hit the spot every time. A few friends have commented that they “don’t like” tomato soup. Stephen was the same way. Yet, he found the creaminess and flavors of butter and bacon in this bisque changed his mind. Where tomato soup is thin and watery, this bisque is thick enough to “chew” in your mouth but thin enough to...