Category: Recipes

RECIPE: Torta Española, Spanish Omelet

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A torta española. The omelet can be customized in endless ways. Photo courtesy PaperChef.   Our review of Diestel Ranch turkey chorizo inspired us to whip up a torta española for breakfast. One of the most popular uses for crumbled chorizo is in a torta española, or Spanish omelet. Made with eggs, potatoes and onions,…
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RECIPE: Chipotle Meatballs

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To celebrate Cinco de Mayo, how about Mexican-style meatballs? Meatballs in Chipotle Chile Sauce with Wisconsin Queso Fresco Cheese. Make them small for an appetizer, or bigger for a main course. Serve them with rice and pinto or black beans; or make a Cinco de Mayo meatball sub. This recipe serves four 4 as main…
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Shrimp Scampi Recipe & History For National Shrimp Scampi Day

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[1] A favorite at Italian restaurants: Shrimp Scampi on a bed of linguine. Here’s the recipe (photo © DeLallo Foods). [2] Shrimp Scampi, in garlic lemon butter (photo © Epicurean Butter, which sells garlic butter ready to use). [3] Authentic Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese from Italy. Parmesan is a version from the U.S. or other country (photo…
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RECIPE: Mexican Fiesta Won Tons

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Some fusion fare from QVC’s David Venable.   Here’s some fusion food for Cinco de Mayo from QVC’s Chef David Venable. You can make the wontons ahead of time and freeze them until you’re ready to fry and serve. “These little wontons are such a unique way to incorporate all those Tex-Mex flavors you love…
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RECIPE: Margarita Chile Cheesecake Bars

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You can make this recipe in a baking pan and cut traditional bars, or make them in individual glass ramekins, jars or custard cups for an especially nice presentation. The recipe is from Melissa’s The Great Pepper Cookbook, the ultimate guide to choosing and cooking with peppers.     RECIPE: MARGARITA CHILE CHEESECAKE BARS Ingredients…
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