Category Archives: Appetizers

Homemade Mexican Chorizo

Homemade ChorizoI love, love, love sausage. I mean, what self respecting omnivore doesn’t like sausage? You can make it out of venison (one of my favorites), beef, pork, chicken, turkey, duck, etc. I have even had shrimp sausage. But today, by popular demand, we are talking about Chorizo. Chorizo is known for its rich red color and its smoky earthiness with a sweet with a gentle tang,

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Chayote Salad with Roasted Serrano, Garlic, Balsamic Vinaigrette & Cotija Cheese

Chayote Salad with Roasted Serrano, Garlic, Balsamic Vinaigrette & Cotija Cheese

Here is a beautiful, simple salad that is fit for company but that your family will enjoy. This is our spin on a Rick Bayless Mexican Salad that we served with Braised Pork Loin with Tomatillo Salsa Verde and Potatoes. It really was delightful and the star of the meal. Continue reading Chayote Salad with Roasted Serrano, Garlic, Balsamic Vinaigrette & Cotija Cheese

Pickled Cherries 2 Ways – Bing Cherries and Rainier Cherries

© 2014 REMCooks.com
© 2014 REMCooks.com

Yes, you heard me right. Pickled cherries. Sweet and sour with the nice cherry flavor that always comes with cherries. If you like cherries, you definitely need to give these a try. If you like pickles, you need to try these. Same if you like sweet and sour. Whatever you like, try these!!! You won’t believe the flavor. Continue reading Pickled Cherries 2 Ways – Bing Cherries and Rainier Cherries