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Plum, Rum and Almond Upside Down Cake

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CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP

WITH 6 COMMENTS

A family favorite, this chicken tortilla soup gets extra flavor from toasting and hand-grinding the spices. An array of garnishes make it fun to eat. If you don't eat the whole pot it freezes perfectly.

CAESAR DRESSING

WITH 2 COMMENTS

This is the last Caesar dressing recipe you will ever need. It is umami rich and delicious. Makes enough for multiple salads. Also delicious drizzled on roasted vegetables or avocado toast.

MINTED SHRIMP TACOS WITH ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS AND JICAMA TORTILLAS

WITH NO COMMENTS

Healthy, flavorful and low carb and gluten-free shrimp tacos will become one of your favorite summertime meals.

POZOLE VERDE

WITH NO COMMENTS

This pozole verde is deeply satisfying, makes for a delicious special occasion meal and freezes well for future easy weeknight meals. The fun part of serving pozole is allowing guests to individualize their garnishes.

CHORIZO AND POTATO ENCHILADAS

WITH 14 COMMENTS

Spicy chorizo is tempered by potatoes to create a very satisfying enchilada combo.

SLOW-COOKED CARNITAS WITH MINTED TOMATILLO SALSA

WITH NO COMMENTS

Easy, lip-smacking good, homemade, no lard, no Coca Cola, healthy carnitas are paired with a 3-ingredient minted tomatillo sauce.

GRILLED MEXICAN CORN

WITH NO COMMENTS

Possibly the messiest, most delicious grilled corn you have ever eaten. My version of Mexican street corn uses Japanese Kewpie mayo and Spanish smoked paprika for an umami-rich, smokey treat.

SIMPLE CAESAR SALAD

WITH 5 COMMENTS

This recipe for a pared down Caesar salad is as delicious and impressive as it was when it was invented almost 100 years ago. The key is to use high quality ingredients and dry and chill the lettuce well in advance.

FRESH CEVICHE

WITH 4 COMMENTS

Fresh ceviche is my go-to recipe when I have really fresh fish. It takes about 15 minutes to make and is always appreciated. Scoop it up with tortilla chips for a mighty fine appetizer.

2-INGREDIENT MINTED TOMATILLO SALSA