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Dried chiles are toasted, rehydrated, and pureed with garlic, onion, oregano, and cumin to make a rich red sauce for simmered and shredded chicken, which is wrapped in fluffy lard-beaten masa dough, folded into corn husks, and steamed until tender. These authentic homemade tamales are a labor of love that brings family and friends together around a deeply flavorful Mexican tradition.
A cream cheese and Mexican cheese log seasoned with cilantro and lime zest is coated in a vibrant food-processor cranberry-jalapeno relish. This sweet-and-spicy appetizer is a festive, make-ahead crowd-pleaser ideal for Thanksgiving or holiday gatherings.
Golden choux puffs are baked until crisp and hollow, then filled with both vanilla whipped cream and espresso whipped cream and dusted with confectioners' sugar. These light, elegant pastries pair two classic flavors in one impressive yet surprisingly approachable dessert.
Grilled steak cut into neat squares and stacked on cucumber rounds with piped herbed cheese, garnished with tomato and onion. A polished, bite-sized appetizer that makes a stunning presentation for an upscale wine tasting evening.
