CINCO DE MAYO: Make Menudo, A Hearty Mexican Soup

Menudo, a Mexican stew made with tripe (chuck roast can be substituted). Photo courtesy NoRecipes.com.   Chef Johnny Gnall’s mother grew up in Mexico City. She discovered her talent for cooking at a young age, and amassed recipes from friends and family while still a young girl. Her greatest teacher, however, was her nanny, Eulalia,…
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RECIPE: Mexican Haystacks With Tortilla Chips

Seeking something fun for Cinco de Mayo? A food haystack uses a starchy base (tortilla chips, saltines, or rice), topped by a protein (beans, grated Cheddar cheese, taco-seasoned meat, and/or a vegetarian meat alternative), and fresh vegetables (shredded lettuce, tomatoes, olives, peppers). It is garnished with condiments (guacamole, sour cream, salsa). Mexican Haystacks are like…
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RECIPE: Baked Potato Nachos – Potato Wedges

October 6th is National Nachos Day. Here’s a twist on nachos from the United States Potato Board, which uses baked potato wedges instead of tortilla chips. Prep time is 25 minutes, cook time is 35 minutes.     RECIPE #1: BAKED POTATO NACHOS Ingredients For 4 Servings 1-1/2 pounds russet potatoes Olive oil 1/2 teaspoon…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Revisit Nachos For National Nachos Day

[1] Naked Nachos: no cheese (photo © The Better Chip).   November 6th is National Nachos Day, a snack created on the fly in 1943 at a restaurant in Mexico (the history is below). Here are three modern takes on the classic: Naked Nachos (without cheese), Cast Iron Skillet Nachos, and Dessert Nachos. The recipes…
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