Patrick Calhoun's Blog, page 33
May 19, 2017
Fiery Chimichurri Sauce

A traditional Argentinian chimichurri sauce is heavy on garlic and light on spice. This version is heavy on garlic and heavy on spice. The kick from the chili powder and cayenne will work wonders when you are serving it with some homemade empanadas, but of course you can always dial back on the spice if...
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May 13, 2017
Spicy Beef and Cheese Empanadas

Yes, the spicy beef mixture combined with some gooey cheese makes these empanadas total keepers. And yes, adding a dipping sauce will take them into a culinary stratosphere. But first things first… The unsung hero of these empanadas is the dough. A few simple tricks will ensure that you are always pulling out a...
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May 2, 2017
Chorizo Breakfast Burritos

It would be easy to give all the credit to the homemade chorizo in these epic breakfast burritos. And it’s true, having access to a batch of authentic chorizo does amp them up a notch, but there’s a hidden reason that seems to make people gobble up these burritos. Hint: think green. The subtle tartness of roasted tomatillos...
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April 21, 2017
Easy Homemade Chorizo

There will be no hog casings or meat grinders in this homemade chorizo post. All you really need is ground pork, some dried chili peppers, and the simple belief that it’s easier than it sounds. So consider this the express version of chorizo making, designed for people who don’t have time to make their own chorizo....
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April 10, 2017
Food Bloggers’ Ultimate List of Cooking Tips and Kitchen Tricks

Here’s a wealth of food blogger knowledge distilled into an easily digestible list of cooking tips and kitchen tricks. There are over 150 tips in the list, and it’s still growing! Spend a few minutes scrolling through the list and you’re guaranteed to pick up a few cooking tips that will instantly upgrade your...
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March 31, 2017
Say Hello to Cranberry Beans

Cranberry beans are a common substitute for pinto beans in some parts of Mexico so I’ve been looking forward to experimenting with them. I’ve had a couple packs on the counter for the past few weeks and finally got around to opening them up. They’re hard to come by in my neck of the woods so I...
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March 24, 2017
Chipotle Burgers with Creamy Avocado Sauce

A few weeks ago we put together a list of easy recipes you can make using chipotles in adobo, and if I could go back in time I would put these chipotle burgers towards the top of the list. And while the Creamy Avocado Sauce may look like the star in these pics, it’s really...
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March 17, 2017
Fast and Easy Bolillos

Alternative title for this post is Working Man’s Bolillos. Because the working person ain’t got time to sit around and watch bolillo dough rise. I’ve fiddled around with traditional bolillo recipes in the past but always found the effort-to-reward ratio a bit skewed, with lengthy rise times leaving you feeling bolilloed after an all-day affair. But...
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March 10, 2017
Easy Pickled Onions Recipe

You can make a batch of delightful pickled onions faster than you can read this post. Ready? If you’re ever hesitant to slice into a fresh onion just to use a single ring for your sandwich, you can now think of that as Step One to keeping a jar of these beauties in your fridge. Pickled...
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March 3, 2017
Sweet Chipotle Skillet Cornbread

When you’re ready to cross over to the other side and are just passing through the pearly gates, you’ll be presented with a plush white robe, a free eternal membership to Netflix, and a batch of steaming, moist cornbread. Included is an unlimited supply of guilt-free butter. Of course, you’re welcome to give this chipotle cornbread recipe...
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