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Tomato, Mango & Onion Salsa

Posted on July 5, 2007 by John Herring

Putting fruit in salsas isn’t exactly new, but many people still think it’s a little weird. It’s not. The sweetness of fruit is a perfect counterpoint to the acidity of a good tomato and the saltiness of a good chip. … Continue reading →

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Hummus

Posted on June 24, 2007 by John Herring

Easy, easy, easy appetizer, and a pretty effective crowd pleaser. Great as a dip, but also good as a spread for veggie sandwiches. Most recipes use more tahini than this, but I like the lighter consistency of this version. Hummus … Continue reading →

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Boiled Royal Red Shrimp

Posted on May 18, 2007 by John Herring

As arthropods go, shrimp are not the most luxurious or the most exotic of the phylum. Lobsters, crawfish, and crabs are raved about by their respective aficionados with rolling eyes and smacking lips; but although shrimp are probably eaten in … Continue reading →

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Homemade Tortilla Chips

Posted on April 14, 2007 by John Herring

Love the chips, but don’t love the store price/fat/sodium/taste? With this little technique, you can control the amount of salt and fat, and eat chips that taste fresh because, well, they are! And there’s no recipe that’s any easier. Homemade … Continue reading →

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