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    whats the difference between tamatio and salsa?

    With tomatillo's one normally makes pico de gallo. I also make my salsa verde for pork with it. 'Salsa' is the American version of hot sauce. It's full of tomatoes, a small amount of chili, onion and possibly some cilantro. Real hot sauce is not made that way. Red hot sauce is made in a...
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    What's a simple but good salsa recipe?

    1 can tomatoes 4-6 jalapeno, quartered 1/2 red onion, quartered 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano 2-3 cloves garlic, depends upon the size 1 bit of coriander is nice, also salt if you wish Put it all in your blender, adding some salt if you wish, and blend until you've reached...
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    What are the differences of salsa? Whats the best salsa !?

    When I'm in the valley and near the Mercado, I pop on in there and buy it by the pint. They have many different types ready to go. If not that, then it's homemade for me. I don't like the jarred or canned stuff. And yeah, it's probably the pico de gallo that you like with the tomato chunks...
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    Do you weigh food before or after cooking?

    In the restaurant, we always had to weigh it before cooking. Yep, it'll shrink, but..... At home, I never weigh my food. Enjoy both of your turkey patties. You are not wrong. And I don't get why we're suppose to weigh meat before cooking when there is a certain amount of shrinkage depending...
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    how do u cook pork tenderloin in the oven?

    TUSCAN PORK LOIN Ingredients 1 3-pound pork loin, trimmed of fat 1 teaspoon kosher salt 3 cloves garlic, crushed and peeled 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary 1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest 3/4 cup dry vermouth or white wine 2 tablespoons...
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    how do u cook pork tenderloin in the oven?

    TUSCAN PORK LOIN Ingredients 1 3-pound pork loin, trimmed of fat 1 teaspoon kosher salt 3 cloves garlic, crushed and peeled 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary 1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest 3/4 cup dry vermouth or white wine 2 tablespoons...
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    what shall i cook for dinner using balsamic vinegar &red wine?

    Red wine: cook some Italian Sausage down in a pot, adding thinly sliced onion, and garlic. When the meat is good and cooked, drain some of the fat. Add loads of basil, dry red wine, and a tablespoon or so of tomato paste, if need be, a bit more garlic and cook down for about an hour. Serve...
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    Help with a simple but tasty recipe for a healthy chicken, shrimp or fish

    Some suggestions (sorry, the last one is pork, not chicken): E Z Marinaded Swordfish 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 1 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon dried basil 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme 1/8...
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    My house smells like fish, but I didn't cook fish why?

    I don't have a clue. Clean out the frig, under the frig, under sinks. Open windows to air the house out and burn some incense. Plumbing issues?
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    Is a smoked ham cooked?

    Hams are either ready to eat or not. Ready-to-eat hams include prosciutto and cooked hams; they can be eaten right out of the package. Fresh hams and hams that are only trichinae treated (which may include heating, freezing, or curing in the plant) must be cooked by the consumer before eating...
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    Cooking question...can someone help?

    Please don't boil the ribs. You can cook them in a low heat oven to help tenderize, and it will hold the flavor in moreso than boiling. Season the ribs with whatever you like. Add a couple of bay leaves and a cup of chicken broth and tightly cover the ribs before placing in a 325 degree...
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    Any body have a good salsa recipes?

    OK, get your blender out. 16 oz can of tomatoes (the fresh tend to ferment if not used quickly) 1/2 roughly chopped red onion 4-6 jalapeno, roughly chopped 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon Mexican oregano 1/4 teaspoon cumin 1/4 teaspoon coriander a bit of salt Place all ingredients in a...
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