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Show 539, August 19, 2023: Yvette Marquez-Sharpnack, Author, Muy Bueno Fiestas Part One

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Yvette Marquez-Sharpnack of Muy Bueno

“Muy Bueno: Fiestas – 100+ Delicious Mexican Recipes for Celebrating the Year is a festive cookbook filled with history, traditions, Mexican recipes, and crafts to celebrate American
and Mexican holidays from the proud Latina and blogger behind Muy Bueno, Yvette Marquez-Sharpnack.”

“You’ll discover how to show your love on Valentine’s Day with Heart-Shaped Berry Empanadas, celebrate Mother’s Day with Guava Mimosas, whip up Chile Braised Pork Ribs for Día de los Muertos; make a big batch of Red Chile and Chicken Tamales for the December holidays, and much more. Included along with the over 100 delicious, seasonal recipes are step-by-step instructions for making holiday-themed crafts that are fun for children and grown-ups alike.”

“With its gorgeous food photography, detailed recipe directions, and wealth of tips to guide you in the kitchen, Muy Bueno FIESTAS turns every day into a celebration.”

“The 100 plus recipes include a broad selection of classic and contemporary Mexican recipes, including substantial soups and salads, hearty mains, cocktails, and decadent desserts.”

“Yvette Marquez-Sharpnack is a mother, wife, author, graphic designer, food blogger, vlogger, and recipe developer based in Denver, Colorado. She was raised in El Paso, Texas and draws culinary inspiration from her grandmother’s old-world northern Mexican recipes and her mother’s comforting south of the border home-style dishes.”

Chef Yvette graciously shares her recipes for Hatch Chile Potato Salad and Spring Fruit Salad with Tajin from Muy Bueno FIESTAS.

Yvette Marquez-Sharpnack joins us with masa at the ready.

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Show 539, August 19, 2023: Yvette Marquez-Sharpnack, Author, Muy Bueno Fiestas Part Two

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Yvette Marquez-Sharpnack of Muy Bueno

“Muy Bueno: Fiestas – 100+ Delicious Mexican Recipes for Celebrating the Year is a festive cookbook filled with history, traditions, Mexican recipes, and crafts to celebrate American
and Mexican holidays from the proud Latina and blogger behind Muy Bueno, Yvette Marquez-Sharpnack.”

“You’ll discover how to show your love on Valentine’s Day with Heart-Shaped Berry Empanadas, celebrate Mother’s Day with Guava Mimosas, whip up Chile Braised Pork Ribs for Día de los Muertos; make a big batch of Red Chile and Chicken Tamales for the December holidays, and much more. Included along with the over 100 delicious, seasonal recipes are step-by-step instructions for making holiday-themed crafts that are fun for children and grown-ups alike.”

“With its gorgeous food photography, detailed recipe directions, and wealth of tips to guide you in the kitchen, Muy Bueno FIESTAS turns every day into a celebration.”

“The 100 plus recipes include a broad selection of classic and contemporary Mexican recipes, including substantial soups and salads, hearty mains, cocktails, and decadent desserts.”

“Yvette Marquez-Sharpnack is a mother, wife, author, graphic designer, food blogger, vlogger, and recipe developer based in Denver, Colorado. She was raised in El Paso, Texas and draws culinary inspiration from her grandmother’s old-world northern Mexican recipes and her mother’s comforting south of the border home-style dishes.”

Chef Yvette graciously shares her recipes for Hatch Chile Potato Salad and Spring Fruit Salad with Tajin from Muy Bueno FIESTAS.

Yvette Marquez-Sharpnack continues with us with masa at the ready.

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Spring Fruit Salad with Tajin

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Spring Fruit Salad with Tajin by Yvette Marquez-Sharpnack

Recipe excerpt from:
Muy Bueno: Fiestas – 100+ Delicious Mexican Recipes for Celebrating
by Yvette Marquez-Sharpnack

I grew up in the 1980s and always remember a fluffy and sweet ambrosia-style fruit salad made with canned fruit, Cool Whip, and shredded coconut. Don’t get me wrong, I loved that salad. But nowadays I would rather serve a bowl filled with colorful fresh fruits, a scattering of crunchy jicama, a drizzle of lime juice, and a sprinkling of spicy Tajín. For a festive touch, serve this salad in a hollowed-out pineapple or use a bunny-shaped cookie cutter to cut some of the fruit pieces. You can also thread the fruit and jicama pieces onto bamboo skewers for a great utensil-free potluck contribution.

If you are not a fan of papaya, replace it with cantaloupe.

Makes 6-8 Servings

  • 1 small yellow mango, such as Ataulfo, peeled, pitted, and cubed
  • 1 red-green mango, such as a Haden, peeled, pitted, and cubed
  • 1 small jicama, peeled and chopped
  • 1 cup (170 g) chopped pineapple
  • 1 cup (140 g) chopped papaya
  • 1 cup (155 g) watermelon, in balls or cubes
  • 1 teaspoon Tajín seasoning (see Cook’s Note)
  • Salt
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice

In a bowl, combine the mangos, jicama, pineapple, papaya, and watermelon and toss gently to mix. Sprinkle with the Tajín, season with salt, and drizzle with the lime juice, then toss well to coat evenly.

Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or for up to 1 day before serving.

Cook’s Note: Tajín is a popular chile-salt-lime seasoning mix made in Mexico and widely available in well-stocked supermarkets and Latin stores in the United States. Clásico, the most popular blend, is made with mild red chiles, while the habanero blend delivers a lot more fire. A low-sodium version is also available.

Show 361, February 22, 2020: Tom Bergin’s, Los Angeles – Executive Chef Erik Punzalan – Part Two

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Erik Punzalan of Tom BerginsTom Bergin’s located on S. Fairfax Avenue in Los Angeles (just south of Wilshire Blvd) is a landmarked institution. Also famous as the “House of Irish Coffee.” Opened in 1936 it holds one of the area’s longest continuously running liquor licenses. It even has its own parking lot – a true, but convenient, rarity in Los Angeles these days.

It’s had its ups and downs since the 2nd owner in its long history sold the establishment in 2011. Last year it was threatened with certain demolition but the new, astute property owners listened to the outpouring of community support and has reopened it under the culinary guidance of Chef Erik Punzalan (ex-Firefly.)

As of March 1st it’s Dinner Wednesday thru Sunday (closed on Monday & Tuesday) and opening @ 11:00 a.m. on Sunday for Brunch and then serving continuously until 1:00 a.m. To streamline service guests order at the oval bar and a server efficiently brings your meal to you.

The food is elevated Irish pub food that is both tasty and fairly priced. A generous portion of Shepherd’s Pie (short rib, seasonal veggies, Reggiano, mashed potatoes and gravy) goes for $14. A standout dessert is the Dutch Apple Pie (baked in-house) with housemade Bailey’s Ice Cream.

Of course the ample bar is well stocked with Irish Whiskey, Scotch, Bourbon & American Whiskey, Rye Whiskey, Tequila, Gin and Rum. For something different in a cocktail try the Paloma. It’s Altos Blanco or Del Maguey Vida Mezcal, grapefruit bitters, grapefruit soda and Tajin rim.

We continue our conversation with Chef Erik Punzalan.

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