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chicken tortilla soup

The reason I became so fixated on cooking chicken tortilla soup was while I was working on a puzzle at my in-laws over the holidays. It was a Mexican food-themed puzzle, and the colors were just so beautiful and vibrant. My mind got set on making a delicious flavor packed soup that has flavors that …

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lemon sesame pickles

This sesame pickled cucumbers recipe is super easy and produces a flavorful brine and crunchy pickles that you can refrigerate for weeks. It’s truly a gift that keeps on giving. The brine is super simple to make–just boil some sugar, salt, and vinegar with lemon slices, jalapeño, and sesame seeds. After pouring the cooled brine …

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hot tomatillo salsa

Labor Day Weekend is coming up, and if you’re hosting, I know that you’re currently scrambling to figure out what crowd-pleasing dishes you need to prepare to keep everyone well-fed and be able to enjoy the yard games and barbecue. Well, you are in luck, because this tomatillo salsa is not only a major crowd-pleaser, …

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