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Tex Mex Traditions, Innovations, and Comfort Foods From Both Sides of the Border
By Ford Fry Jessica Dupuy
Potter - 2019
Braised Beef Barbacoa : page 104
This is a really terrific dish! It's not like any other barbacoa I have had, but it is delicious with tender meat, warm spices and a hearty sauce. I strained out the solids as advised then threw them into the blender to make a chili paste to flavor my beans.
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Cafe Style Pancakes : page 50
This is a thinner, buttery, diner style pancake with slightly crispy edges. I loved these but they are RICH with 6 tablespoons of butter in the batter! Did not make the syrup, but I will because I do love buttermilk syrup.
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Chiles Rellenos : page 144
This review is for the sauce only, as I stuff and bake my chilies (not fry), but still wanted a sauce. I really liked this sauce! It's different from my usual as it calls for sugar, more cumin and both fresh and canned tomatoes. This could be eaten with eggs or even just chips - very versatile.
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Flour Tortillas : page 101
These are terrific tortillas- flavor and texture are far superior to anything you can get at the grocery store (unless your lucky enough to live near an HEB). These tortillas "melt in your mouth, not in your hands" - they hold up to even the sloppiest fillings but are still somehow exceedingly tender. They are soft and pliable if you put them in a towel or plastic bag to steam after cooking and soften during reheating. They are not as puffy as my usual flour tortillas but they are so reminiscent of the tortillas of my childhood I will certainly be making them again! Flavor wise they are great and I love eating them with just a smear of butter and a cup of black coffee. Served today with fajita and a pot of pinto beans.
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Horchata Rice Pudding : page 209
This was dreamy! Made with short grain rice and less milk than my usual recipe this comes together faster and has a great creamy texture. The sugar is divided and added at the beginning and another 1/4 cup at the end- I found it plenty sweet after the first 1/4 cup and left it at that, also halving the condensed milk (only used 1 T.). I like my rice pudding only slightly sweet but I think the full amount of sugar would be fine for most. I did not make the compote nor the almond topping but plan on it in the near future.
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