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I have not been able to discover the exact origin of this version of enchiladas, but I think they are popular in Northern Mexico, west Texas and in New Mexico. The bottom line: delicioso! Ingredients for Traditional Enchiladas In Mexico, there are as many ways of making enchiladas as there are cooks and every family has a favorite recipe. Generally speaking, there are four components to traditional enchiladas: tortillas, sauce, filling and garnishes....

What Is Steak Diane? Doing some research into Steak Diane, I found that the “Diane” part refers to Diana, the Greco-Roman goddess of the hunt, and “a la Diane” sauces were typically served with venison and game meat in centuries past. It was probably New York hotels that popularized the flambéed steak version. My Favorite Steak Diane Recipe This Steak Diane recipe is based off of one I got years ago from my friend Heidi, who found a version in her local paper, the Carlisle Mosquito (great name for a newspaper, isn’t it?...

Thankfully, the best foods in the summertime, when eaten at the peak of freshness, hardly need much effort from us. They definitely need some washing (I’ve found caterpillars in fresh fennel!). Pairing with seasonally adjacent foods helps, and maybe a little bit of heat to coax out their sugars. Fresh herbs never hurt, either. This quesadilla with sweet corn, zucchini, goat cheese, and basil brings the best of summer together with maximum flavor and and minimal effort....

If you’re looking to smoke your favorite meats and veggies with ease, we recommend the Masterbuilt 30-Inch Electric Smoker. There are many electric smokers to choose from, and top-rated ones have many excellent features, including easy-to-use controls, durability, and price points. Here are the best electric smokers for your needs. What We Don’t Love: Limited accessories, only a 90-day warranty Masterbuilt is known for producing high-quality barbecue equipment, tools, and accessories....

These tools are famously used for Thanksgiving turkeys, but their sharp, precise blades can achieve a clean and polished slice on everything from roast beef to whole fish to fruits and vegetables. Made from stainless steel or carbon steel, this is definitely a knife where you need to feel as comfortable as possible wielding it. The bolster should be comfortable for your grip, the balance should feel symmetric in your hand, and the length should be sufficient for the cuts you want....

The grill is a key component to a successful tailgate. Burgers, hot dogs, sausages, and pimento cheese are regularly on the menu, plus it’s a small source of heat in those cold winter parking lots. Tailgating grills have a different set of requirements than other grill set-ups. First, the most obvious one: you need to be able to easily transport it in your car. Then, it needs to be easily functional as well....

“Kitchen shears are so handy, especially for summers when you are camping and cooking away from your kitchen,” says Christine Pittman, cookbook author and founder of COOKtheSTORY.com. “My favorite thing is when kitchen shears come with a plastic cover which makes them very efficient (and safe) for travel. I’ve used them for chopping onions, tomatoes, herbs, green onion, bacon, pretty much anything you can imagine.” It is not as easy as just going and buying a pair of kitchen shears though; you need to consider design, purpose, and maintenance....

“I held off buying one for so long, but I use it so frequently, it practically lives on my counter!” says kitchen blogger Jessica Formicola of Savory Experiments. “The enamel is easy to clean, and it looks stunning and decorative on my white counters. …The thing is a workhorse and still works perfectly 12 years later,” she adds. But even if you’re not a baker, the KitchenAid stand mixer can work for many other cooking methods, too....

The benefit of going overboard of course is days of light cooking duties because of all of the leftovers. Here’s a quick and easy way to use up some of those turkey leftovers—a Turkey Waldorf Salad, with apples and celery like the classic Waldorf, but with toasted pecans instead of walnuts, and dried sweetened cranberries instead of grapes. The salad comes together quickly with a sweet tangy honey mayo sour cream dressing....

So, if you’re looking for a comprehensive introduction to wheat flours that answers the above questions, read on below. The Major Types of Wheat Grains There are several types of wheat grains. First, there are the modern wheat grains, of which common wheat is the most widely produced wheat grain in the world. Then, there are ancient grains: spelt, emmer, Khorasan (Kamut), and einkorn. Additionally, there is another category known as heritage wheat....

No Fooling, Just Good Veggie Burgers Meatless burgers are everywhere these days, many engineered to eerily mimic beef. If you like a hearty burger that’s built from natural, healthful foods you enjoy, this burger is for you. All the ingredients are available in your grocery store. You don’t have to roast ten different vegetables, or use a high-powered blender, or have a lab in your kitchen to make your patty look “beefy....

As some of you know, I am a hunter. With a few exceptions, I have not bought meat for the home in five years—everything we eat we’ve either hunted or fished for ourselves. So I spend a lot of time adjusting traditional recipes to suit wild game. Luckily it turns out that sauerbraten, a classic German pot roast, was, apparently, originally designed for venison. Sauerbraten comes in as many varieties as there are cooks....

It’s also the lazy person’s beverage: Just seed and cube a couple lemons and cube some (seedless) watermelon and throw it all in the blender. The only other ingredients you need are water and sugar because the melon is doing the heavy lifting here. Blend, strain, and serve over ice. Pick the Perfect Lemon You don’t have to juice a ton of lemons for this recipe—the whole fruit is going in the blender—that’s right, skin, pith and flesh!...

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Biryani can also be a fantastic one-pot meal to make on busy weeknights. With a few shortcuts, you can have it ready in under an hour. Today, I’m sharing my easy stovetop version of biryani with chicken. The ratio of rice to meat in biryani might surprise you. This isn’t a dish of meat served with rice on the side. It’s a dish of rice flavored with meat. Think of the chicken as a seasoning for the rice....

Listen, I live in Texas and it gets HOT! When I reach this point in the year where the outside temperature is easily in the 90s, I’m not interested in heating up anything unnecessarily. So, this week we’re making recipes that require minimal prep but still bursting with flavors you’ll enjoy. Some recipes have elements to cool you down, like fresh fruit and slaws, but all of them will make your tastebuds sing!...

Here’s a bit more about this Italian salami, from how it’s made to how to store and eat it. About Soppressata Soppressata is an Italian salami (a fermented and dried sausage) and a specialty of the southwestern Italian region of Calabria. Although it is a staple of southern Italy, variations of soppressata exist throughout Italy and include Sopressa di Vicentina, a salami characteristic of the northeastern Italian region of Veneto....

The Origins and History of Sunflower Oil You probably know sunflower oil best as an ingredient sold in clear plastic bottles. It’s also a common ingredient in processed foods. In recent years, sunflower oil has gained a reputation as a healthy oil for not only cooking, but also for skin and hair. Best uses: Refined sunflower oil works well for stir-frying, roasting, and sautéing. Unrefined sunflower oil can be used for dressings, drizzling, and baking....

In the summer, I cube chunks of the briny cheese to mix into watermelon or tomato salads. In the winter, I sprinkle it on shakshuka or roasted squash. But my favorite application of feta is in dip form; whipped feta is creamy, bright, and easily scoopable. After ordering my fair share of this dip at some of my favorite restaurants, I decided to make my own at home. In this version, I pair feta with figs, pistachio, and honey for a tasty sweet and salty combination....