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June 23, 2014
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Veggie Tacos & Chipotle Sauce

I love the versatility of these tacos and the fact that I make the filling the morning of the party and keep it in a 200-degree oven or covered on the countertop until the party. Assembling the tacos is a great job to give to one of your guests. Be careful. I had a guest […]

June 18, 2014
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Guacamole & Fresh Mango Salsa & Pico de Gallo

  GUACAMOLE    EVENT: Mexican Fiesta SERVES: 10 – 12 people An appetizer and garnish for the Corn Cakes and Veggie Tacos.   Ingredients 10 – 12 avocados, peeled and chopped into chunks (retain 3 – 4 avocado pits) 2 jalapenos, finely minced 1 cup chopped red tomatoes 1 cup chopped cilantro Juice of 2 […]

June 11, 2014
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Corn Cakes

These are great to make ahead and freeze. This recipe calls for masa harina flour which is available at most supermarkets and all Latin markets. To make masa harina, dried corn is treated in a solution of lime and water which loosens the hulls from the kernels, which softens the corn. The soaked corn is […]