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Think of this dish as southern barbecue with an Asian twist. The pork is slow-cooked in a blend of hoisin and soy sauces and can be made a day or two before your gathering.
Ma Po Tofu, a classic dish from the Sichuan province of China, inspired this recipe. The original is made with soft tofu and ground pork or beef with plenty of heat from dried chile peppers and Sichuan peppercorns. Portobello mushrooms stand in for the meat in our vegetarian version and convenient jarred chile-garlic sauce gives it plenty of kick. Serve with brown rice.
This slow-cooked spread tastes just like the popular Reuben sandwich. Even when I double the recipe, I end up with an empty dish. —Mary Jane Kimmes, Hastings, Minnesota Skip links
Heather says: This flexible side dish can round out many Tex Mex meals. The recipe is flexible, what's important is the ratio of liquid to rice and the technique. Feel free to increase the amount of chili powder, or add
Beans, corn, chili powder, and salsa recreate this classic, gooey dish with southwestern flair. No-boil lasagna noodles mean you spend less time making and more time savoring your dinner.
Pork shoulder roast needs long, slow heat to get tender, and this one, topped with a rich apple gravy, is especially succulent. The dish is delicious with cheesy mashed potatoes and a big green salad.
This Mexican Cheese Wreath recipe contains philadelphia cream cheese, kraft mexican style shredded cheese, pitted black olives, fresh parsley, chili powder and more.
Currant-Glazed Lamb Chops with Pistachio Couscous is definitely a company-worthy entree, but it's also easy on the cook. The slow-cooked flavor of these lamb chops will have guests thinking you've been in the kitchen all day--not 20 minutes.
