Camarones a la Diabla

So there is this taco bus that has moved to a town about 20 miles away from my house…. and it’s amazing.  Seriously, the best Mexican food around.  Last weekend I decided that I wanted to recreate the experience of one of my favorite dishes at home, so I looked at the menu description, and…

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Persimmon Cookies

Ingredients 2 ripe persimmons, pureed (approximately one cup) 1 cup white sugar 1/2 cup butter 1 egg 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon salt Directions Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease or line one…

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Flaky Pie Crust

Another one that is super easy to make and which makes 5 double crusts: 5 cups flour 2 tsp salt 1 lb. lard 1/2 cup water 2 tbsp vinegar 1 egg – slightly beaten Mix flour, salt and lard together in a large bowl, using a knife to cut up the lard.  Mix until the size…