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Nov 30 2007

Mexican Food - A Fiesta of Mexican Soups

Think of Mexican food and soup is not the first thing that comes to mind. But considering how many delicious Mexican soup recipes there are, it could never be last on the list. Here’s a small sampling of some of those delightful concoctions.
- Fabada Asturiana
Fabada is a soup imported to Mexico centuries ago by the [...]

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Nov 13 2007

Mediterranean Tomato Tart

Published by Jennifer under Recipes - Mediterranean

Frozen puff pastry makes this a quick appetizer for easy entertaining.
1 frozen pre-rolled piece of puff pastry, 1
2 tsp Dijon mustard 10 mL
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese 250 mL
1 tbsp McCormick Gourmet 15 mL
1 tsp McCormick Gourmet 5 mL
1/2 tsp McCormick Gourmet 3 mL
9 medium tomato slices, 9
1/4 cup sliced, pitted black olives 50 mL
2 [...]

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Aug 23 2007

Find a Refreshing Cold Soup with a Gazpacho Recipe

Gazpacho is an anomaly in the soup world because it is served cold rather than hot. Borrowed largely from Spain, the gazpacho recipe proves to be a great way to beat the heat while filling you up at the same time. Gazpacho has a hearty, piquant flavor and consistency and has ties to the ancient [...]

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Jun 21 2007

Fresh Salads with a Mediterranean Spin

It’s time to spring into the salad season, and a good way to go is with Mediterranean flavors. They’ve taken root in this country and small wonder — ingredients like olive oil, garlic, grains, seafood and fresh tomatoes just seem to belong together. Marinating and grilling are among the Mediterranean techniques that deliver delightful dishes, [...]

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