Hank Shaw's Blog, page 34

Cactus Salad, Ensalada de Nopales

Young paddles from the prickly pear cactus, de-spined and served as a fresh salad.

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Poc Chuc, Mayan Grilled Pork

A famous grilled pork dish in the Yucatan, poc chuc is marinated pork loin, grilled, and sliced. Great with javelina, too.

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Ghanaian Red Red

Red red is a signature dish in Ghana, hinging on cowpeas, tomatoes and red palm oil. I used red cowpeas and some ham to bulk it up.

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All About Purslane

Purslane is an edible weed eaten in many cultures. Called verdolagas in Mexico, purslane is tart, tasty and easy to grow. Here's what to do with it.

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Crab Pasta

Sometimes simple is best. That's the case here with this simple crab pasta.

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Dinner for Two

As the national quarantine drags on, it's the little things that keep us going. Like cooking for someone you love.

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Venison Fajitas

A Tex-Mex classic made with elk flank steak, lots of peppers and onions, and homemade flour tortillas.

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Freezer Debris

Old frozen meat can have a second life! Here are some tips and ideas for you.

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Quelites, Mexico’s Wild Greens

The Mexicans use wild greens as much as any culture. Here's an overview of the species: Many grow all around us.

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Support the Volunteers

How to deal with volunteer plants in your garden. Some you celebrate, some you eradicate. Some just live their own lives, quietly.

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