Carnitas are small chunks of pork made mostly out of fatty cuts like Boston butt. The authentic way to make them is braising the chunks of pork in lard, which is pork fat. That’s why carnitas are so popular and delicious… fat cooked in fat. Recipe for success.  Unfortunately, it is not very practical to
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It is a beautiful day in San Antonio, Tx., and I have no much to say except that my patio is clean, my herb garden is done and my windows are open. You have to enjoy that before the mosquitos come and ruin everything! I love my patio and I love my yard but I
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I’ve never been so excited to blog about a recipe! This is definitely at the top of my favorite pasta sauces. I’m definelty making it again this week.  I was going through my Instagram the other night and I saw a post from Food Network featuring Guy Fieri, he was making pasta and for the
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Don’t you love a creamy, rich soup? Don’t you love mushrooms? Don’t you love both? Ok, that’s too many questions but I’m guessing the answers are: “yes, of course, give me the recipe” It is very cold in San Antonio today, 34 degrees to be exact- and  I thought about so many things I wanted
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It’s been a minute since my last blog! I’ve so busy lately, I have been doing mostly quick recipes for Instagram (@marisolcooks) But spring will be here soon and I’m looking forward to all the beautiful and colorful produce spring has to offer. I can’t wait for the Farmers market, strawberry picking, and I’m also
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