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You Say Tomato—We Say Tomatillo! 8 Ways to Use the Tomate Verde

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Many have seen tomatillos at their local supermarket but don't have a clue how to cook a tomatillo or disregard it due to its odd appearance surrounded by an inedible, paper-like husk. Many have also seen it on the menu of their favorite Mexican…
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Heritage Recipes: Tangy & Sweet Pollo con Tomate

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Chicken, the other meat kids love! And so did I when I was little. Beef was too much work and it took too long to chew! So, my abuelita found another way for me to get my protein. She made this chicken with tomato dish which is tangy and sweet.…
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Hint of Fall Food Italian-Style with Chef Donato De Santis

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Editor’s Note: Utilisima Chef Donato De Santis, born in Italy and a nationalized Argentine, is an award-winning Chef who definitely knows his way around pasta. Here are two wonderful examples of Italian-flavored dishes that definitely offer…
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Weekend Cooking: Stacked Enchiladas

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One of my favorite meals to make ahead on a Sunday evening is enchiladas. Whether they are rolled, stacked, or in a casserole, the combination of corn tortillas, cheese, chicken or beef and a zesty sauce makes a hearty weekday meal delicious…
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Heirloom Tomato Bloody Mary Shrimp Salsa

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Editor’s Note: If you are thinking of growing your own fresh tomatoes this recipe will inspire you to get planting. "Zesty homemade roasted-tomato Bloody Mary mix is added to a fresh tomato salsa with shrimp to create a dish reminiscent…
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Fulano’s Salsa Ranchera: A Fast & Delicious Dip

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  Here is a fast, delicious salsa that will really rev up your Huevos Rancheros and other South-of-the-Border recipes. Salsa ranchera, or ranch-style salsa, is pureed, served warmed and has a thinner, soup-like consistency than other…
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Frugal Foodie: A Fideo Recipe to the Rescue

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Here's a simple, delicious, and affordable way to take a break from holiday overindulgence...with Fideo. This is definitely easy on the budget; leaving more coins in the pocketbook for checking items off of Santa's list perhaps. Either…

Fast & Fabulous: Snapper Veracruz

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Here's a seafood dish (Pescado a la Veracruzana) that's fast, healthy, and has just enough spice to really zap up your taste buds. If you line-up and prepare your ingredients just before cooking, this recipe will fly from your kitchen to…
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All About Heirloom Tomatoes: A Delicious Legacy & Recipes

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Heirloom tomatoes are spilling out of baskets at farmer’s markets and grocery stores around the country. Once considered poisonous by Europeans, tomatoes are now a year-round staple of international cuisines. If you’ve got a pot and a…