About a decade ago, I made pozole and took it to a friend's house for Halloween. The next year, after many requests, I made it again. It is now a Halloween tradition. Here are four versions, along with a voluptuous appetizer and colorful salad.
If you go to the trouble to make chiles rellenos, be sure to have delicious accompaniments that compliment but don't eclipse the main dish alongside.
Cilantro evokes passion; most people either love it or hate it. If you're among the former, you don't want to miss these recipes from the Seasonal Pantry archives.
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Have trouble remembering what’s in season when? Looking for a favorite recipe from the Seasonal Pantry or Pairing archives? Michele Anna Jordan, Press Democrat columnist, chef, teacher and author of almost 20 books, draws from 17 years of columns and articles for seasonal suggestions, recipes and menus and tips on exactly where to get the finest local foods at their peak moment. And, yes, she takes requests. Just name the dish or even a few of the ingredients and, like magic, you’ll find the recipe here in no time. Any questions related to ingredients, cooking, nutrition and eating are welcome.