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Leeks: Step-by-Step

Posted in SOP, tagged , , , on September 25, 2009 | 7 Comments »

Who loves Potato-Leek Soup? Or sautéd leeks atop a salad? I know I do..but prepping a leek for the first time can seem a bit daunting. Not as daunting as, say, a yuca…but you may not even purchase it in the store out of fear of the unknown. So lets introduce ourselves to the leek! [...]

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Tex-Mex Rice

Posted in SOP, Sides, tagged , , , , on September 3, 2009 | 3 Comments »

Growing up we called this Spanish rice, but after investigating recipes for traditional ‘Spanish rice,’ this did not fit the bill.  So here’s the Tex-Mex version of a Spanish-style rice This goes great with Green Enchiladas and Papas Refritas, or Roasted Veg Enchiladas and Refried Beans, or any other Tex-Mex or Mexican meal. [...]

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SOP: Breakfast burritos (aka Taquitos)

Posted in Main Dishes, SOP, tagged , , on October 2, 2008 | 3 Comments »

The careful reader will notice, on a rare occasion I’ve precluded a recipe with the initials SOP. This is a category reserved specially for those items which Jo and I believe should be established within a cooking repertoire. They are simple, typically quick recipes. And above all, they are guaranteed to please any crowd or [...]

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Tortilla de harina (Flour tortilla)

Posted in SOP, Sides, tagged , , , on September 25, 2008 | 14 Comments »

While this is a relatively quick and super easy endeavor, and tortillas are pretty much a staple in my kitchen (with mine and Jo’s deep love of spicy tex-mex), I hesitate to call this SOP since I realize there are times when tortillas from scratch are just a step past above and beyond – such [...]

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SOP: Black Beans

Posted in DF, Main Dishes, SOP, Sides, tagged on September 22, 2008 | 1 Comment »

Although Sara and I can pull off some amazing culinary feats, we are often surprised how impressed people will be by the simplest things. Everyone buys lots of things from the store out of habit, but which are actually very easy to make at home. Beans are one such item. Making your own beans [...]

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SOP: Brownies

Posted in Baked & Breakfast Goodies, SOP, tagged , , , on August 6, 2008 | 6 Comments »

Ok, another addition to the SOP category!! Brownies!! Now everybody should know how to make brownies, especially vegan brownies, to satisfy that chewy, cakey, chocolatey craving when it strikes! Sometimes, a preemptive strike is necessary – when no one gets harmed, that is… So with that said, I give you SOP Brownies. They are [...]

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Salsa Lessons: Pico de gallo

Posted in SOP, Sides, Snacks and Munchies, tagged , , , , , , on June 11, 2008 | 6 Comments »

Don’t worry, you don’t need rhythm to do this salsa… Although serving it while wearing some sexy, strappy heels with some Latin music groovin’ in the background, nice! This recipe could also be classified under the SOP category as it is a crucial recipe to have in any Mexican repertoire. Pico de gallo is [...]

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SOP: Tea

Posted in Drinks, SOP, tagged , on June 10, 2008 | 4 Comments »

Jo and I take great care in making a great cup of tea. It’s a relaxing activity, that allows you to stop for 15 minutes in the middle of your day and refocus the mind. It becomes ritual in the morning, like brushing your teeth. It can even be a zen exercise (if you’re so [...]

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SOP: Margarita

Posted in DF, Drinks, SOP, tagged , , on June 9, 2008 | 7 Comments »

There are certain things everybody should have in their recipe repertoire, and should know how to make properly as Standard Operating Procedure (SOP). Anyone who knows me, knows how particular I am about my margaritas. First of all for those of you outside the state of Texas, this may come as a shock, but [...]

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