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Spring Onion and Tomato Soup with Melty Cheese

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Spring Onion and Tomato Soup with Melty Cheese

Spring Onion and Tomato Soup with Melty Cheese Think of this soup as a cross between a rich, creamy tomato soup and an onion soup. Oh, and did I mention lots of melty cheese? 5 tablespoons unsalted butter1 tablespoon olive oil30 spring onions or 60 scallions ((about 8 bunches), white…

Tacos Arabes

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Tacos Árabes

Tacos Árabes Tacos Árabes (Puebla-Style Pork Tacos) are a specialty of Puebla, home to one of Mexico’s most significant Lebanese communities. Thinly sliced pork is marinated in a lemony, oniony herbal marinade. Then the meat and onions are placed on (or in) pitas and topped with salsa. The final embellishment…

Tacos Arabes

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Tahini Preparado

Tahini Preparado This delicious tahini sauce is much like its Middle Eastern counterpart, with lime juice standing in for the lemon juice. 1/2 cup tahini1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (or more to taste)1/2 cup water (or more as needed to thin out)1 tablespoon olive oil1 garlic clove (finely chopped)1/2…

Salsa de Chipotle y Cacahuate

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Salsa de Chipotle y Cacahuate

Salsa de Chipotle y Cacahuate This Salsa de Chipotle y Cacahuate (Chipotle Peanut Salsa) feels luxurious in the mouth, thick and velvety, crunchy and substantial, with a smoky, spicy, nutty flavor. Plus, it’s easy and quick to make. 1 pound tomatoes ((see note))2 garlic cloves (unpeeled)1/4 large white onion (cut…

Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Caramelized Pineapple

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Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Caramelized Pineapple

Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Caramelized Pineapple Dulce de camote, candied sweet potatoes mashed with fruit and topped with toasted nuts, is a cherished dish throughout Mexico, eaten for breakfast with coffee and for dessert. 4 pounds sweet potatoes (scrubbed)1 medium-to-large pineapple (peeled, cored, and diced, with its juice)3/4 cup packed…