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Gluten & Allergy Corner: Flourless Chocolate Almond Cupcakes

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Have someone in the family that is gluten intolerant and has a huge sweet tooth? These moist ‘n’ fudgy Flourless Chocolate Almond Cupcakes satisfy without the worry. Chocolate and almond are the perfect pair, a delicious combination of…
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Frugal Foodies: Last Minute Meals From the Pantry

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How many times have you run to the grocery store thinking you have nothing at home to prepare supper? Sometimes the best bites come from preparing a quick, easy, and delicious meal in just minutes with whatever you might have already…
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Taste Sensations: Poblano & Jalapeño Chiles with Crema

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I never thought that I would be stringing together the words "mild" and "chile" in the same sentence. And, no, I am not referring to some wimpy green bell pepper. I mean jalapeños, baby, and maybe habaneros or serranos, or any kind of chile…
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Heathy Starts: Grain-Free Flax Apple Granola

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To start your morning right, or just for healthier snack throughout the day, here’s a new take on the granola classic. FLAX APPLE GRANOLA Serves: 4 Ingredients 1/3 cup coconut oil, heated ¼ cup honey 2 TSP sugar 2 cups salted…
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Fast & Fabulous! Beautiful Beet Salad

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This is one of the easiest salads in the Latin American repertoire. Beets are known as betabel  or as remolacha, depending on where you are. The simple vinaigrette enhances the sweetness of the beets. Use gloves any time you work with beets,…
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Churros (Fritters) with Chocolate Sauce

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CHURROS WITH CHOCOLATE SAUCE For the Churros: Ingredients ½ c granulated sugar 2 t ground cinnamon 2 eggs 2 c water ½ c diced butter ½ t salt 1 T baking powder 1 c pastry flour Vegetable oil, for frying Instructions In…
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Mom Super Saver: Braised Carne Mechada

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The great thing about fall is that it's the perfect weather for braising. During this economic downturn everyone is looking for better ways to save money without sacrificing flavor. Instead of purchasing expensive cuts, such as tenderloins…
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Estefan's Sopa de Chicharos (Split Pea Soup)

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Every culture has a variation of split pea soup. The sofrito gives it a unique flavor you won’t find anywhere else. Sofrito serves as the base for several traditional Cuban dishes, but the exact ingredients of the sofrito vary depending…

Swordfish with Thyme-Scented Asparagus

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The scents of honey, orange, and thyme instantly evoke the Mediterranean. This easy, lyrical recipe is from Saüc, one of my favorite restaurants in Barcelona. The owner, Xavier Franco, prepares it with gorgeous loins of monkfish. It’s hard…