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Steamed Tamales
Chef Margot shares her tips on how to properly steam a tamale. Molly’s tamales can be found at farmers markets around the city. For electric or stove-top steamer:Place tamales in a single layer, with open ends angled upwards. This can be done by making a roll of tin foil to prop the ends up, or…
READ MOREGuiso De Camaron
Try this Puerto Rican style soup with local spot prawns, crispy garbanzos, charred onion and fava bean leaves, perfect as a side or a hearty entree.* Ingredients2 tomatoes, charred on the grill, peeled, seeded, diced1 white and red spring onion, charred on the grill, outer layer peeled, green tops left on, chopped1-3 cloves garlic, charred…
READ MOREWarm Nopales Salad
Ingredients 1 jar nopales (32 oz.) drained and well-washed*1/2 cup chunky salsa1 bunch cilantro, washed, dried, chopped1 tsp. minced fresh garlic2 tbsp. olive oil1 tsp. cumin1 tsp. black pepper2 tsp. kosher salt1 lime juiced DirectionsDice nopales. Place in saucepan over medium heat with olive oil, salsa, fresh garlic and spices. Remove from heat. Stir in…
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New Sammy's Cowboy Bistro in Talent, Oregon
Rick Sadle, co-owner of Salvador Molly’s, tells of his adventure in Oregon’s south! We try to get to Ashland, Oregon once a year. Although only a four and half hour drive, it’s a world away from Portland. We always see a few plays at the Ashland Shakespeare Festival, explore the local food, and stroll around…
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New Sammy’s Cowboy Bistro in Talent, Oregon
Rick Sadle, co-owner of Salvador Molly’s, tells of his adventure in Oregon’s south! We try to get to Ashland, Oregon once a year. Although only a four and half hour drive, it’s a world away from Portland. We always see a few plays at the Ashland Shakespeare Festival, explore the local food, and stroll around…
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Warm Salad for Four
Chef Charlene Rollins of New Sammy’s Cowboy Bistro in Talent, Oregon shares a hearty bacon and greens salad perfect for any season. Ingredients2 tablespoons light olive oil4 thick slices (4 oz) smoked bacon cut into squares½ cup coarsely chopped walnuts½ teaspoon garlic, minced6 oz of mixed strong greens*2 tablespoons lemon juice2 oz fresh creamy goat…
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Yucatan Potstickers
Ingredients¼ cup pickled red onions, minced8 oz softened cream cheese*1 bunch minced cilantro with separated stems and leavesPinch sea saltSecret Aardvark Habanero Hot Sauce to taste, approximately 2 t1 pkg wonton/eggroll wrappers¼ cup water1 cup sour cream and favorite hot sauce for garnish Mis en placeA small bowl or saucer with a clean, small pastry…
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Love Stinks and Burns
Ingredients1 lb. good quality mayonnaise3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil1tbsp. fresh minced parsley1 lb. real dairy sour cream1 cup red wine vinegar¼ cup Worcestershire sauce4 tbsp. freshly ground black pepper1 tbsp. kosher salt2-8 fresh jalapenos, stem removed, sliced in quarters lengthwise, sliced thin across. *Select smooth, heavy chiles without blemishes. Remove the seeds if you prefer…
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