Category Archives: Mexican

Pulled Pork Tamales with Corn Salsa

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Brandon Matzek

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 →

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Brandon’s 2012 Top Picks

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Brandon Matzek

My top 10 recipes from 2012. Continue reading →

Posted in Alcohol, Baking, Beef, Breakfast, Cookie, Dessert, Dinner, Drink, Fruit, Infusion, Italian, Mexican, Pantry, Photo, Sauce, Snack, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Vodka | Tagged | 8 Comments

Blackened Salsa

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Brandon Matzek

Flecks of charred chile, shallot and tomato dot the surface of this vibrant, full-flavored sauce. The star attraction of my Blackened Salsa? Hatch chiles. Continue reading →

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Ceviche Tostadas with Cilantro Cream

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Brandon Matzek

Tender chunks of lime-marinated white fish are tossed with a fresh mix of onion, jalapeño, tomato and cilantro, then piled high atop a cilantro cream-slathered tostada. Continue reading →

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Ancho Chile Margarita

Posted on May 26, 2012 by Brandon Matzek

Made with an ancho chile lime syrup, this spicy margarita is bold and refreshing treat perfect for your next backyard bash. Continue reading →

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