Tag Archives: lime

Kale and Avocado Summer Rolls

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Brandon Matzek

Kale is marinated in a dressing of honey, lime, fish sauce, garlic and chile, then wrapped up with a fresh mix of carrot, cucumber, avocado, mint and cilantro. Continue reading →

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Puesto’s Red Michelada

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Brandon Matzek

If you are currently on the hunt for that perfect cocktail for Memorial Day weekend, stop here.  I’ve got one for you.  This Red Michelada comes from one of my new favorite Mexican hot spots, Puesto.  The most basic micheladas … Continue reading →

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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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Pear Salsa

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Brandon Matzek

Fragrant chunks of crisp, Bartlett pear are tossed with sweet red onion, fiery bits of serrano chile, fresh mint and verdant cilantro. Continue reading →

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Citrus Pickled Onions

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Brandon Matzek

Crisp slices of red onion are marinated in a mixture of citrus juice, white wine vinegar, salt, pepper and allspice until tart and tender. Charred jalapeño and bay leaves are added to the mix to bump up the savory spice factor. Continue reading →

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