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Spanish Cazuela

POSTED BY Kim Pawell ON NOVEMBER 19, 2012
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The Spanish cazuela is a versatile cooking dish that can be used on the stovetop, oven, microwave or barbecue. Cazuelas have been used for thousands of years.
Mexican molcajete

POSTED BY Kim Pawell ON NOVEMBER 16, 2012
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How to buy, season and clean a traditional molcajete.
Bamboo steamer

POSTED BY Kim Pawell ON NOVEMBER 16, 2012
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Bamboo steamers, known as "the microwaves of Asia," are as versatile as they are cheap and easy to cook with. Learn oil-free cooking with this versatile tool.
Spanish paprika (Pimenton de la Vera)

POSTED BY Kim Pawell ON NOVEMBER 16, 2012
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Forget the tasteless orange powder you grew up knowing as paprika. Invest in a good Spanish paprika or Pimentón de la Vera. You won't believe what you have been missing.
For the novice mixologist

POSTED BY Kim Pawell ON NOVEMBER 16, 2012
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Modern mixology involves muddling and infusing fruits, vegetables and spices into liquor to create tantalizing cocktails. Here is what you need to know.
Toasting spices

POSTED BY Kim Pawell ON NOVEMBER 15, 2012
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Toasting and grinding whole spices intensifies their flavor.
How to cut corn from the cob

POSTED BY Kim Pawell ON NOVEMBER 15, 2012
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How to cut fresh corn from the cob without making a mess.
Cast iron enameled Dutch ovens

POSTED BY Kim Pawell ON NOVEMBER 15, 2012
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My Creuset and Staub Dutch ovens are two of my prized possessions. These enamel & cast iron pots are expensive until you amortize them over a lifetime of meals.
Handheld citrus press & microplanes

POSTED BY Kim Pawell ON NOVEMBER 15, 2012
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Citrus juice and zest gives food an extra flavor kick. There are two tools that simplify preparing citrus juice and zest: the citrus press and microplanes.