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Author Archives: Brandon Matzek
Pulled Pork Tamales with Corn Salsa
Smoky, succulent pulled pork is encased in corn masa, then steamed until light and tender. Accompanying the tamal is a corn salsa spiked with red onion, serrano chile and chopped cilantro. Continue reading
Posted in Dinner, Mexican, Photo, Pork, Recipe
Tagged baking powder, chicken stock, cilantro, corn, corn masa, kosher salt, lard, lime, olive oil, red onion, sea salt, serrano chile, sugar
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Maple Cupcakes with Toasted Marshmallow Frosting
Imagine a stack of pancakes that’s been doused with warm butter and maple syrup, then topped with a melty, toasted marshmallow. That’s what this tastes like. Continue reading
Posted in Baking, Dessert, Photo, Recipe
Tagged baking powder, butter, cream of tartar, eggs, flour, maple syrup, sea salt, sugar, vanilla extract, vegetable shortening, walnuts
23 Comments
Homemade Olive Oil Mayonnaise
Quick and easy, Homemade Olive Oil Mayonnaise comes together in under two minutes. Continue reading
Posted in Easy, Paleo, Photo, Recipe, Sauce
Tagged dijon mustard, eggs, kosher salt, lemon, olive oil
16 Comments
Bacon Caramel Corn
Freshly popped corn is tossed with marcona almonds, crispy bacon, smoked sea salt and cayenne pepper, then drowned in a rich, deeply-hued caramel. Continue reading
Posted in Appetizer, Dessert, Snack
Tagged almonds, bacon, cayenne pepper, heavy cream, light corn syrup, popcorn, sea salt, sugar, vegetable oil
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Blood Orange Marmalade
Made with just three ingredients, this marmalade has an intense sweetness balanced by bitter slices of citrus peel. Continue reading
