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Tenderloin Milanese with Salad Greens

When my parents emigrated from Mexico many years ago, they brought with them some of the Mexican cuisine they had grown accustomed to. As I was growing up, what seemed to be conventional cooking, I now realize was really adopted by their Mexican influence. When I created this recipe, beautiful thoughts came to my mind, of a time in Mexico when my dad took us to his favourite restaurant. Here, I was first introduced to Milanese — a tenderized, breaded, pan­fried beef cutlet.

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Crispy Teriyaki Beef with Hot Chilies

Oh this recipe is incredible, we finally got it just right! Better than any take-out around! Thinly sliced, finest beef, crispy fried and lavishly smothered in a reduction of ginger-laced teriyaki that clings to every bite.

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Sweet Potato Tacos

I took this photo on a trip to California as we were on the hunt for an authentic Mexican taco truck. We found it on Rose Avenue on a Sunday morning. We ordered every kind of taco, including a shrimp one and a sweet potato one that was so delicious I recreated it as soon as I got home.

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Red Snapper with Tomatoes

As delicious as it gets, fresh pickerel, or tilapia, or another white fish will do. You’ll fall in love with how easy this recipe really is, all in one pot, under 20 minutes, and it’s healthy and delicious.

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