Fried Egg Breakfast Quesadilla Recipe & Quesadilla History

We don’t know what Chef Ingrid Hoffmann is making for Cinco de Mayo, but we’re breakfasting on our adaptation of her Fried Egg Quesadillas. A simple Mexican snack food. A basic Quesadilla is a Mexican snack food: a turnover (photo #1) made with an uncooked tortilla and a variety of fillings—beans, cheese, meats, potatoes, then…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Celebrate Cinco De Mayo With Tres Leches Cake

[1] Basic tres leches cake with added rum. Here’s the recipe from Bake Or Break. [2] Add some fruit garnish. Here’s the recipe from Renee’s Kitchen Adventures. [3] Go chocolate, with this recipe from The Domestic Rebel. [4] Go fancy for a special occasion. Here’s the recipe from Vika’s Home Goods.   First: There is…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Sweet & Spicy Flavor Pairings For Foods & Drinks

[1] Watermelon agua fresca with a spicy rim of Tajín seasoning. Or, switch out the salt on your Margarita. Here’s the recipe (photos #1, #2 and #3 © Tajín Seasoning). [2] Fresh fruit perks up with a sprinkle of Tajín seasoning. [3] On ice cream or sorbet: cool with sweet heat. [4] A sprinkle of…
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Tricolor (Multicolor) Tortilla Chips & Tortilla Chips History

Today’s tip is to make Cinco de Mayo (and any celebration) more colorful with tri-color taco chips. Some brands sell them in mixed-color bags. Or you can buy your favorite brand in different colors and mix them yourself. Tortilla chips, such a popular snack food and dip holder, is a relatively new Tex-Mex food, created…
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