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Spicy Mexican Pasta

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Mexican pasta sounds crazy, but it’s addictively delicious. It’s different than normal pasta, because the noodles are toasted before they’re cooked and then baked with a spicy chipotle sauce. The toasting keeps the noodles nutty and chewy, but still tender. The pleasant bite will keep you going back for…bite after bite. Top with queso fresco and share with friends. I doubled this recipe, but to make enough to serve 4-5 people, fill a skillet with 1/4 cup of canola oil, … Continue reading →

Queso Fresco: Simple Homemade Cheese

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Who knew that making cheese could be so fun or so easy? I took a class on homemade Mexican food a while back, and this recipe was the simplest thing we made. So, when chatter about a Global Supper Club: Mexican Edition picked up, I knew this creamy goodness would make an appearance. It’s really cool to see milk separate and turn to cheese right before your eyes, triggered by nothing more than heat and lemon juice. It would be … Continue reading →

Crispy Taco Salad Bowls

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This was my last ever week of law school classes. Very crazy! My school’s cafeteria does Taco Tuesdays with taco salads that are served in huge, deep fried tortilla bowls. They are sinfully delicious and greasy, and if I eat one, I can’t manage to ingest another morsel for the rest of the day. I got a craving for tacos, so I set out to make a much healthier version. To make a healthier taco shell bowl, preheat your oven … Continue reading →