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Wrapped Tostado Achiote Chicken with Fiesta Taco Sauce

Achiote Chicken:
1/3 cup (75 mL) orange juice
1/3 cup (75 mL) lemon juice
1/3 cup (75 mL) lime juice
1/2 cup (125 mL) chicken stock
1/4 cup (60 mL) achiote* paste
6 garlic cloves
2 jalapeños, cored and seeded… Read more

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Tempura Tilapia Tacos with Mango Hot Sauce

Tempura Tilapia Tacos:
1 lb (500 g) tilapia
1 package of tempura mix
Canola oil, for frying
Fresh avocado, chopped
Purple cabbage, shredded
Cilantro leaves
Lime wedges
Fresh-made tortillas… Read more

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Braised Pork Belly Tacos with Kiwi & Cilantro

2 lbs (1 kg) boneless, skinless pork belly, cut into large strips
Sea salt & pepper
1 tbsp (15 mL) canola oil
2 cups (500 mL) freshly squeezed orange juice
1 cup (250 mL) chicken stock
1 onion, diced
6 … Read more

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Homemade Tortillas

2 cups (500 mL) instant corn masa flour
1/2 tsp (2 mL) kosher salt
1 1/2 cups (375 mL) of water
Canola oil, for brushing

Directions:
Combine loosely measured masa flour, salt and 1 1/4 cups water in a large … Read more

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You Keep Me Hanger On

The TOP Secret CUT of beef that butchers love hits the mainstream

By Miles Thatcher

f you’re a foodie, chances are you’ve heard the whispers of the words hanger steak in the air. It seems this cut of beef Read more

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Retromania

MEATLOAF IS BACK IN STYLE, AND OUR NEW VERSIONS ARE SURE TO STEAL THE SHOW AT YOUR NEXT DINNER PARTY.

BY BRANDON BOONE

I must admit that I had a certain aversion to any main course dish with the word … Read more

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It’s A Wrap

DELIGHT YOUR GUESTS’ EYES AND PALATES WITH THESE DISHES COOKED IN PARCHMENT PAPER.

BY BRIE DELACRUZ

Let’s be honest here. When it comes to having people over for a meal during the holidays, we want to make something that both … Read more

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