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Scrumptious Shrimp Tacos Busy summer days filled with sunshine create the perfect backdrop for fresh seafood.  Preparing these simple and delicious shrimp tacos won’t take valuable time away from activities with friends and family.  Ingredients for the Shrimp: 1 pound medium or large shrimp from TBS, peeled, deveined, and with the tails removed. 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 teaspoons taco seasoning 5 tablespoons olive oil 2 limes 2 cups shredded green cabbage 2 avocados 8 corn tortillas Ingredients for the Cilantro Lime Sauce 1 lime, juiced 1 clove garlic, minced ½ bunch fresh cilantro ½ jalapeno seeded and halved lengthwise...

Peruvian Chicken with Aji Verde Sauce Peruvian chicken is one of the most widely popular meals in Peru, yet its history only goes back to the 1950s.  “Pollo a la Brasa” or “grilled chicken” was invented by Roger Schuler, a Swiss immigrant living in the district of Chaclacayo, Peru.  His recipe was quite simple, with a marinade consisting solely of salt.  He experimented with his technique of grilling the bird on hot coals to cook, and before long, opened a famous chicken restaurant that continues to serve delicious meals today. With the help of his friend, Franz Ulrich, the two...

Get ready for barbeque season with the best steak marinade! The sun’s out, it’s almost time for the workday to conclude, and you’re sitting back in your chair imagining the perfect evening.  All you need to do is jump in your car, stop at The Butcher Shop on your way home, and grab a couple of ribeye, tenderloin, or strip steaks to throw on the barbeque.  Before you fire up the grill, take your time to add the best flavor to your meat with a proper marinade. Marinading your meat adds depth of flavor to your dish.  You can purchase...

Perfect For Holiday Leftovers Wondering what to do with all the leftover ham from Easter dinner?  Why not turn your leftovers into a delicious hand and cheese strata brunch?  Whether you’re making this just for your family or for a little social time with a friend, this recipe is easy to prepare and tastes wonderful. Stratas are easy casseroles to make and usually consist of an egg mixture over bread.  These ingredients combine in the oven resulting in a fluffy, cake-like consistency.  It’s also easy to add other ingredients to recipes like the one below based on your own preferences...