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• Flour or Corn Tortilla? This is actually a very important decision.
• These recipes will be remembered, rather than just “being there”.
• “Shopping Cart Salsa” took first place in a Salsa contest.
• I cook at least one of these every single week.

There is quite a history with this book. In a nutshell, Cynthia and I presented these recipes to our host during a two-year excursion throughout Europe. It is a small collection of my favorite Mexican recipes, updated from paper to a format perfectly fitted for your mobile phone.

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Table of Contents

• About the Tortilla
  • Flour Tortillas
  • Corn Tortillas
• Condiments
  • Guacamole
  • Arizona Salsa
  • Shopping Cart Salsa
• Snacks
  • Taco Chips
  • Jalapeño Poppers
  • Pan Churros
• Sides
  • Black Bean Hummus
  • Black Bean Soup
  • Gazpacho Brava
• Breakfasts
  • Chile Relleno Omelet
  • Breakfast Burrito
  • Huevos Rancheros
• Good for a Meal
  • Cynthia’s Mex Salad
  • Robert’s Mexican Salad
  • Taco Bowl for your Taco Salad
  • Robert’s Taco Salad
  • Cheese Crisp – Quesadilla
  • Skirt Steak Taco or Burrito
  • Fajitas

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I’ve gotta say
“If you only get one book, get this one.”

While I really hope you get a library subscription for only $7.85, this single book has nearly a thousand Tips and Tricks that will last you throughout the rest of your life…
until you are on your death bed and ask for just a soupçon more of pain medication. Really though; at about 1/2¢ per page, this book is one of my best.

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Table of Contents

• Introduction 13
• Book Layout 14
• For Beginners 15
  • Terminology 16
  • Temperature 16
  • Kitchen Vocabulary 18
• Equipment 23
  • Essentials 23
  • Knives and Related Equipment 24
  • Appliances 26
  • Tools and Gadgets 27
  • Incidental, but Important 28
  • Cutting boards 29
  • Care of your Skillets 30
    • Pan Selection 30
    • Teflon Tips 31
    • Cast Iron 34
    • Cooking with Cast Iron 34
    • Cleaning Cast Iron 35
    • Seasoning Cast Iron 39
• Your Kitchen 42
  • Electric vs Gas 42
  • Keeping it Clean 47
  • Cross Contamination 49
  • Keeping it Efficient 50
  • Keeping it Safe 50
  • Knife Skills 52
    • Food, not fingers ! 52
    • Knife Sharpening 54
    • Hone or Sharpen? 55
    • Sharpening a Knife 56
    • What angle do I use? 57
• Food Safety 60
  • The Danger Zone 60
  • Safety Tips 60
  • Food Storage 61
    • Frozen Food 62
    • Quick Freeze 63
    • General Freezing Tips 65
    • How long can things stay frozen? 66
    • Thawing Frozen Food 69
    • Making and Freezing Stock 70
    • Freezing things in a canning jar 71
    • Stock Freezer Tips 73
    • To Thaw 73
  • A Note about Spoilage 74
• Grocery Shopping 76
  • Pharmacy Tips 76
  • Getting the Best Price 77
    • Bulk Purchases 77
    • Expiration Date 77
    • Loss Leaders 78
    • Buying Damaged Goods 79
  • Other Shopping Tips 80
  • Buy Cold Things Last 80
  • Ice reminder 81
  • Organize your list 81
  • Bread Wrapper Color Tags 82
• Quick Tips 83
  • Vegetables 85
    • Veggies in General 85
    • Cooking tips 86
    • Grating Veggies 86
    • Artichokes 87
    • Broccoli 88
    • Corn 88
    • Chili Peppers 89
      • Measuring heat of peppers 91
      • How Hot is this Pepper? 92
    • Garlic 97
    • Herbs 97
    • Basil and Cilantro 98
    • Spinach and Kale 98
  • Fruits 99
  • Frozen, Canned or Fresh? 99
  • Avocados 99
  • Peeling, Slicing and Dicing 101
  • Misc Avocado Information 102
  • Bananas 103
  • Berries and Cherries 103
  • Cantaloupe 104
  • Citrus 104
  • Eggplant / Zucchini 105
  • Grapes 105
  • Peaches, nectarines and plums 105
  • Strawberries 106
  • Tomatoes 106
  • Watermelons 108
• Proteins 108
  • Grind your own Meat 108
  • Meat to Eat 109
  • Salmon and Tuna 109
• Starches 110
  • Pasta 110
  • Temperature 111
  • Tips About the Pasta Itself 112
  • Tips About the Sauce 112
  • Potatoes 113
  • Peeling lots and lots of potatoes 114
  • Starch Thickeners Compared 114
    • Cornstarch 115
    • Potato Starch 115
    • Rice Flour 116
    • Sweet Potato Flour 116
    • Tapioca Starch 117
• Condiments 118
  • Grandpa’s Thunder Powder 118
  • Lemon and Lime Juice 118
• Beverages 119
  • Dietary Water 119
  • Milk 121
• Working with Proteins 122
  • Cheese 122
    • Soft Cheese 122
    • Hard Cheese 122
    • Parmesan Cheese 123
  • Care of your Cheese 123
  • Medium Cheese 124
  • Freezing Cheese 124
  • Gooey Cheese 125
  • A note about Cheddar 125
• Misc Cooking Tips 126
  • Edible Colors 129
  • Fires 131
  • Fry Tips 131
  • Oils Demystified 135
  • Substitutions 144
  • The Dining Experience 148
  • Casseroles 148
  • Entertaining 149
  • Potluck Safety and Etiquette 150
    • Food Choices 150
    • Keeping Hot Food Hot 151
    • Keeping Cold Food Cold 151
    • Left Overs 152
    • Sharing 154
    • Social Etiquette 155
    • Spoilage 159
  • Sandwich toppings 159
  • Other Tips and Tricks 160
    • Preheat your Oven 162
    • Steam vs hot water 162
    • Yeast 162
    • Garden Tips 165
    • Other Life Hacks 167
• Conclusion 171

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These recipes are easy and are clearly presented with Step by Step directions so that they can learn these skills sooner, rather than later.

• There are so many different ways to prepare an egg!
• A few simple shortcuts and tips will take away the fright factor.
• You could cook for yourself an entire month just in what you will learn here.
• This will help anyone learn to be self-sufficient.

It is sad fact that many kids today have never been taught to cook. This is a huge disservice because that lack of knowledge will force them into more expensive options. This is a guide that you can give to someone who is just learning to break away and fend for themselves.

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Table of Contents
Introduction
The Basics
– Measuring Ingredients 9
– Temperature 13
– Staples 17
– Pantry Staples 17
– Refrigerator Staples 18
– Freezer Staples 19
– Kitchen Equipment 19
Breakfasts
– French Toast Powder 21
– French Toast 22
– Cinnamon Toast 24
– Cinnamon Toast Butter 25
– Oatmeal 26
– Pancakes 28
– Corn Meal Mush 29
Condiments
– Shopping Cart Salsa 33
– Grandpa’s Thunder Powder 35
– Grandpa’s Arghhh Powder 38
Appetizers
– Spinach Dip 39
– Crostini / Bruschetta 40
Side Dishes
– Apple Sauce 42
– Bacon 44
– Corn Bread 45
– Cole Slaw 47
– Corn 48
– Mashed Potatoes 49
– Green Bean Casserole 51
Eggs
– Scrambled Eggs 53
– Cheese Omelet 55
– Fried Egg 57
– Poached Eggs 59
– Hard Boiled Eggs 62
– Deviled Eggs 65
Lunch / Dinner
– Basic Chili 69
– Meat Loaf 70
– Spaghetti 75
– Mac and Cheese 76
Sandwiches
– BBQ Sandwich 79
– Hamburger 80
– Hot Dogs 82
Deserts
– 2 or 3 Cookies 87
Starches
– Drop Biscuits 89
– Corn Dogs 90
– Pancakes 91
– Baked Potato 92
Conclusion 94

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