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MEXICAN MOLCAJETE
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How to buy, season and clean a traditional molcajete.
BAMBOO STEAMER
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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)
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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
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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.
CAST IRON ENAMELED DUTCH OVENS
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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
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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.
CHIPOTLE CHILI
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Chipotle chiles have an amazing smokey flavor. They are actually smoked jalapeños, that have been allowed to ripen before they are harvested and smoked.
JOSEPH JOSEPH SCOOP COLANDER
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Joseph Joseph scoop colander is a great tool for removing solids from liquids.