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Corn in Mexican Cuisine
Posted on 06. Oct, 2009 by Kc Kudra.
Corn is something, which everyone is already quite familiar with; after all, this grain (which is often eaten as a vegetable) is a staple of American cooking but in Mexico, corn is a food, which has a great importance to the country’s culinary tradition. From salads to soups, salsas and of course, as the basis for tortillas, corn shows up in a great number of easy Mexican recipes in one form or another.
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Looking for a Recipe? Pumpkin Soup Makes Fall Meals Great
Posted on 05. Oct, 2009 by Kc Kudra.
The idea of seasonal eating is becoming a more popular one these days, as more of us find out about how we can have better food and more contact with the natural world. While modern technological advances allow us to enjoy winter strawberries and late summer rhubarb, it cannot ensure that the produce is the same quality all year round. Everyone has had a hard, pink winter tomato, so you know that simply because we have the ability to grow it does not mean it will be great.
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Using Recipes for Creamy Pumpkin Soups to Make Great Fall Meals
Posted on 04. Oct, 2009 by Kc Kudra.
The idea of seasonal eating is becoming a more popular one these days, as more of us find out about how we can have better food and more contact with the natural world. While modern technological advances allow us to enjoy winter strawberries and late summer rhubarb, it cannot ensure that the produce is the same quality all year round. Everyone has had a hard, pink winter tomato, so you know that simply because we have the ability to grow it does not mean it will be great.
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A Recipe for Pumpkin Soup Could Make Your Meal
Posted on 04. Oct, 2009 by Kc Kudra.
More and more people are learning about the benefits of eating seasonally – choosing your ingredients when they’re naturally in season – and how this practice can help us have better food and stay in touch with the natural world. While technological advances in agriculture mean that we can enjoy strawberries in December in the Northern Hemisphere, it does not ensure that this produce is high in quality. Everyone who has ever eaten a tough, tasteless winter tomato is aware that being able to grow it does not mean the food will be great.
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Cooking Perfect Steak
Posted on 04. Oct, 2009 by Kc Kudra.
Sirloin is a term referring to steak that comes from the lower part of the beef ribs, continuing from the prized tenderloin. Sirloin is considered a high quality, flavorful cut, but can be tougher than the most prized steaks. The sirloin itself is divided into many different types of steak.
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An Introduction to Mexican Cheese
Posted on 03. Oct, 2009 by Kc Kudra.
If you are like a lot of Americans, you may not really be all that familiar with Mexican cheeses, having run across cheese in Mexican dishes only as cheddar or Monterey Jack in the occasional burrito or taco. Even though these cheeses may be a good match for some of these Mexican recipes, at least in their Americanized form, there are a lot of Mexican cheeses out there, which you should certainly consider adding to your personal Mexican cooking repertoire.
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A Brief Guide to Mexican Cheeses
Posted on 01. Oct, 2009 by Kc Kudra.
Most of us in the US have not had much, if any exposure to Mexican cheeses. When we see cheese in Mexican dishes, it is usually familiar types like cheddar or Monterey Jack rather than a queso fresco or cotija. While these common cheeses may indeed pair well with some dishes, they are by no means the only options out there for cooks looking to add a little something to their Mexican recipes.
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All about Corn in Mexican Cooking
Posted on 01. Oct, 2009 by Kc Kudra.
Corn is one of the most familiar of grains on both sides of the US/Mexico border. Although actually a grain, corn is often cooked and eaten as a vegetable as well. Even though corn may hardly be a stranger to those of us in the US, it does not have the importance in American cuisine that it does in Mexican cooking. Used to make flour for tortillas and tamales as well as being an ingredient in salsas, soups and more, corn is something you will find in a great many quick authentic Mexican recipes.
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Everything You Always Wanted to Know about Mexican Cheese
Posted on 30. Sep, 2009 by Kc Kudra.
If you are like a lot of Americans, you may not really be all that familiar with Mexican cheeses, having run across cheese in Mexican dishes only as cheddar or Monterey Jack in the occasional burrito or taco. Even though these cheeses may be a good match for some of these Mexican recipes, at least in their Americanized form, there are a lot of Mexican cheeses out there, which you should certainly consider adding to your personal Mexican cooking repertoire.
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Choosing Pumpkin Soup Recipes
Posted on 27. Sep, 2009 by Kc Kudra.
Fall is a wonderful time to get out of the same old rut and enjoy some new seasonal recipes. One great choice that many people do not think about is pumpkin. It is good for more than just pie, and soups made from pumpkin run the gamut from rich, velvety bisque to creamy cheese-based varieties, plus hearty pumpkin stews. You will enjoy them all.
