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Green Tomato Ketchup

September 1948
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the way we cooked,
condiments,
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Guatemalan Red-Cabbage Relish (Curtido de Repollo Morado Guatemalteco)

A popular Central American table condiment is delicious piled on top of tamales and enchiladas. Beet juice augments the color even more.
Recipe by Maricel Presilla
June 2009
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latino,
condiment,
gourmet entertains,
maricel presilla,
fiesta forever
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Grilled Cactus Paddles (Nopales Asados)

Cactus paddles (nopales or nopalitos) are an important vegetable in Mexico. Their flavor is reminiscent of summer’s green beans but with a hint of acidity.
Recipe by Maricel Presilla
June 2009
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vegetarian,
grilling,
gourmet entertains,
maricel presilla
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Cheese Arepas (Arepas de Queso)

The Colombian and Venezuelan small fried corn cakes called arepas have a distinctive roasty-toasty flavor.
Recipe by Maricel Presilla
June 2009
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latino,
vegetarian,
dairy,
gourmet entertains,
maricel presilla
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Jalapeño and Onion Sauté (Chiles Toreados)

A fragrant sauté of jalapeños and onion is delicious in the taquitos, but it would also take a cheeseburger in a whole new direction.
Recipe by Maricel Presilla
June 2009
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latino,
vegetarian,
gourmet entertains,
maricel presilla,
fiesta forever
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Miso Dressing

You will want to eat this on everything except your breakfast cereal.
Recipe by Maricel Presilla
June 2009
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latino,
vegetarian,
dressing,
gourmet entertains,
maricel presilla
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Maricel’s Guacamole

This guacamole is extremely straightforward, even plain. Not very hot, and not very much cilantro. It’s all about the avocados—the way guacamole should be.
Recipe by Maricel Presilla
June 2009
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latino,
vegetarian,
gourmet entertains,
maricel presilla,
fiesta forever
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Refried Black Beans (Pasta de Frijoles Negros)

These refried black beans are seasoned with chiles, onions, and anise-scented dried avocado leaves.
Recipe by Maricel Presilla
June 2009
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latino,
vegetarian,
gourmet entertains,
maricel presilla,
fiesta forever
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Romaine, Grilled Avocado, and Smoky Corn Salad with Chipotle-Caesar Dressing

Grilled avocado is one of those things that sound faintly ridiculous until you try it—then you wonder why you never had it before.
Recipe by John Willoughby and Chris Schlesinger
June 2009
Keywords
grilling,
dressing,
vegetarian,
cook smart,
chris schlesinger
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Spaghetti with Smoky Tomatoes and Onions

No bottled tomato sauce can equal a simple homemade one—especially when the robust flavor of the grill is added to the mix.
Recipe by John Willoughby and Chris Schlesinger
June 2009
Keywords
grilling,
pasta,
vegetarian,
cook smart,
chris schlesinger