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Artichokes
To Clean and Prepare for CookingCut off about 1 inch from the top of the artichoke with a sharp knife. Use a kitchen shears to cut straight across the top of each of the leaves to remove the sharp tips. Remove small, hanging bottom leaves so that it is even all around. With a cut lemon, rub all cut surfaces on the top.To CookPlace them stem-end down in about 1 inch of simmering water to which a little bit of vinegar and salt has been added. Weigh down artichokes with a heavy plate, then cover the pot. Simmer for about 45 minutes or until the leaves pull off with just a gentle tug. Check the water level periodically.
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Orange extract
Orange ExtractThinly peel 1/2 navel orange with a vegetable peeler. Be sure you do not include any of the white part. Dice the peel and combine with 1/4 cup water and 1/4 cup vodka. Put Orange Extract into a clean glass jar and set aside to steep for at least 3 days. Store it anywhere, a (Upload by user)
Orange ExtractThinly peel 1/2 navel orange with a vegetable peeler. Be sure you do not include any of the white part. Dice the peel and combine with 1/4 cup water and 1/4 cup vodka. Put Orange Extract into a clean glass jar and set aside to steep for at least 3 days. Store it anywhere, a (Upload by user)
Oregano
OreganoUse only Mexican oregano for Mexican cooking. It comes from a different family and offers a sweeter, milder flavor. If you need to substitute, use crumbled Mediterranean oregano leaves, but use about one third less, as they have a much harsher flavor. (Upload by user)
OreganoUse only Mexican oregano for Mexican cooking. It comes from a different family and offers a sweeter, milder flavor. If you need to substitute, use crumbled Mediterranean oregano leaves, but use about one third less, as they have a much harsher flavor. (Upload by user)
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Papaya
PapayaTo peel a papaya, hold the papaya on its side on a cutting surface. Slice the fruit in half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds to use as a garnish. Place a papaya half, cut side down, on a work surface, then remove peel with a knife. Remove 1 inch to 3 inches of its narrow end, which (Upload by user)
PapayaTo peel a papaya, hold the papaya on its side on a cutting surface. Slice the fruit in half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds to use as a garnish. Place a papaya half, cut side down, on a work surface, then remove peel with a knife. Remove 1 inch to 3 inches of its narrow end, which (Upload by user)
Pine nuts (pinons)
Pine Nuts (Pinons)Store them tightly covered and either refrigerate or freeze them, depending on how soon they are to be used. (Upload by user)
Pine Nuts (Pinons)Store them tightly covered and either refrigerate or freeze them, depending on how soon they are to be used. (Upload by user)
Pineapple
PineappleuHow to Select/uLeaves should be bright green and sprightly, not pallid, brown or limp, and the fruit should feel heavy for its size, yield slightly to pressure but be devoid of soft or brown spots. Look for a faintly fruity aroma that exudes from the stem, but beware (Upload by user)
PineappleuHow to Select/uLeaves should be bright green and sprightly, not pallid, brown or limp, and the fruit should feel heavy for its size, yield slightly to pressure but be devoid of soft or brown spots. Look for a faintly fruity aroma that exudes from the stem, but beware (Upload by user)
Plantains
PlantainsYellow brown, brown and black plantains can be peeled as you would a banana, but it is almost impossible to peel green and yellow plantains. Cut their skin off with a sharp knife.Slice plantains, with the skin attached, on a diagonal into 3/4 inch rounds (or another lengt (Upload by user)
PlantainsYellow brown, brown and black plantains can be peeled as you would a banana, but it is almost impossible to peel green and yellow plantains. Cut their skin off with a sharp knife.Slice plantains, with the skin attached, on a diagonal into 3/4 inch rounds (or another lengt (Upload by user)
Pots
Pots uCazuelas/uCazuelas are glazed or unglazed Mexican pots which are used for long, slow cooking. There may be concern about the lead content of the glazes. It is preferable to buy glazed cazuelas from reputable dealers. The unglazed pots are NOT safe. (Upload by user)
Pots uCazuelas/uCazuelas are glazed or unglazed Mexican pots which are used for long, slow cooking. There may be concern about the lead content of the glazes. It is preferable to buy glazed cazuelas from reputable dealers. The unglazed pots are NOT safe. (Upload by user)
Prickly pear
Prickly PearWhile wearing gloves, carefully remove spikes by cutting off the ends and peeling the fruit. To use for sorbets and other uses, the pulp should be pur?ed and strained. They can be found at the market from September through December. (Upload by user)
Prickly PearWhile wearing gloves, carefully remove spikes by cutting off the ends and peeling the fruit. To use for sorbets and other uses, the pulp should be pur?ed and strained. They can be found at the market from September through December. (Upload by user)
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin SeedsuTo Oven Toast/uSpread them in a single layer in an ungreased pan. Bake at 350?F for 13 to 15 minutes, stirring and checking frequently.uTo Skillet Toast/uHeat a skillet over medium heat and toast the pumpkin seeds, stirring often. They will pop (Upload by user)
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Pumpkin SeedsuTo Oven Toast/uSpread them in a single layer in an ungreased pan. Bake at 350?F for 13 to 15 minutes, stirring and checking frequently.uTo Skillet Toast/uHeat a skillet over medium heat and toast the pumpkin seeds, stirring often. They will pop (Upload by user)
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Queso fresco
Queso FrescoFeta cheese can be reasonably substituted for this cheese. (Upload by user)
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Queso FrescoFeta cheese can be reasonably substituted for this cheese. (Upload by user)
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Banana leaves
Banana LeavesuPreparing for Wrapping/uTo prepare banana leaves for wrapping, cut them into pieces large enough to wrap the piece of meat or poultry you will be cooking. Simmer them in hot water to cover for 15 minutes to make them pliable. They are frustrating to work with sin (Upload by user)
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Banana LeavesuPreparing for Wrapping/uTo prepare banana leaves for wrapping, cut them into pieces large enough to wrap the piece of meat or poultry you will be cooking. Simmer them in hot water to cover for 15 minutes to make them pliable. They are frustrating to work with sin (Upload by user)
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Rajas
RajasChar and peel the chiles, then cut them into strips about 1/2 inch wide and 2 inches long. (Upload by user)
RajasChar and peel the chiles, then cut them into strips about 1/2 inch wide and 2 inches long. (Upload by user)
Refried beans
Refried BeansRemove beans from the juice they have been cooked in and mash them with a potato masher, leaving some unmashed. Cook them in a cast iron skillet with some bacon grease. Season with garlic and salt and pepper to taste.To make canned refried beans extra special, add abo (Upload by user)
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Refried BeansRemove beans from the juice they have been cooked in and mash them with a potato masher, leaving some unmashed. Cook them in a cast iron skillet with some bacon grease. Season with garlic and salt and pepper to taste.To make canned refried beans extra special, add abo (Upload by user)
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Ristras
RistrasDark red chiles that have been dried and strung together with thread, they are completely edible as long as they are not sprayed with insecticide. Never ship them in plastic. They may rot or become infested with insects. (Upload by user)
RistrasDark red chiles that have been dried and strung together with thread, they are completely edible as long as they are not sprayed with insecticide. Never ship them in plastic. They may rot or become infested with insects. (Upload by user)
Roma tomatoes
Roma TomatoesDo not refrigerate as they will lose their flavor.They are excellent in salsa. (Upload by user)
Roma TomatoesDo not refrigerate as they will lose their flavor.They are excellent in salsa. (Upload by user)
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