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Let's Dish: What's the Best Mexican You've Ever Had?
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Let's Dish: What's the Best Mexican Food You've Ever Had?

In honor of Cinco de Mayo, let's pause for the cause to talk about one of the world's greatest cuisines: Mexican.
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In honor of Cinco de Mayo, let's pause for the cause to talk about one of the world's greatest cuisines: Mexican. My passion for it stems from the culinary diversity of its regions, from the moles of Oaxaca to posoles of the Yucatan and everything in between. It's how I discovered ingredients like tomatillos, sapotes, and huitlacoche. I'm no expert on the cuisines of Mexico, but I do know what tastes good. One of my favorite farmers market stands in San Francisco, Primavera, really hits the spot with its tostadas, which are made from organic stone-ground masa. What's the best Mexican you've ever had?

Fast & Easy Dinner: Pork Chops Primavera
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Fast & Easy Dinner: Pork Chops Primavera

Primavera — which means Spring — also refers to an Italian cooking technique that involves fresh vegetable garnishes.
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Primavera — which means Spring — also refers to an Italian cooking technique that involves fresh vegetable garnishes. Usually this culinary style applies to pasta, but in this case the primavera garnishes quick-cooked pork chops. The chops are brushed with soy sauce and seared in a pan. Then a simple sauce is made with apple butter. Green beans and grape tomatoes are the fresh vegetables that finish off the dish. If this sounds good, check out the recipe now, just read more

Monday's Leftovers: Quinoa Primavera With Chicken
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Monday's Leftovers: Quinoa Primavera With Chicken

I personally love leftover chicken drumsticks straight from the fridge.
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I personally love leftover chicken drumsticks straight from the fridge. However, I understand that cold chicken on a bone isn't exactly the most appetizing meal to serve. Luckily the meat is still delicious when used in salads, sandwiches, or — in this case — with hearty quinoa. To get the recipe for a simple Monday dinner, read more