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Larry J Cano, the founder of the El Torito restaurant chain that helped popularize guacamole, fajitas and margaritas with the US masses, has died at age 90. His former longtime assistant Lee Healy confirmed Cano’s death to the Associated Press on Monday. He died of pancreatic cancer last Wednesday at his home in Corona Del … Read more
Ingredients: 1 poblano pepper, seeded 1/2 cup cilantro 3/4 cup yogurt 1/2 teaspoon lime juice 1/4 teaspoon plus extra pinch salt 1 cup flour 1 1/4 cup buttermilk 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon chili powder 2 large avocados 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans 1/4 cup pico de gallo 8 flour tortillas Cotija cheese for … Read more
Ingredients 1 lb Russet potatoes (about 3 medium)* 1 3/4 cups refried beans, homemade or store bought** 8 oz bacon, cooked and chopped and 2 1/2 Tbsp drippings reserved 6 large eggs 1/3 cup milk Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 1/4 cups shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese (I use a blend of … Read more
If you look up “Filipino and Thai food” on the internet, search results compare the two cuisines. And apparently, “Filipino food is frequently contrasted with Thai food” and has been called Thai food’s “ugly sister”. This is news to Chef King Phojanakong, who blends Filipino and Thai food at his Kuma Inn restaurant in New … Read more
Ingredients: Tacos: 1 pound white flaky fish, such as mahi mahi or orata 1/4 cup canola oil 1 lime, juiced 1 tablespoons ancho chili powder 1 jalapeno, coarsely chopped 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves 8 flour tortillas Garnish: Shredded white cabbage Hot sauce Crema or sour cream Thinly sliced red onion Thinly sliced green … Read more