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Learn These Tex-Mex Terms to Order the Gooiest, Cheesiest Meal in Town

The crowd-pleasing cuisine is crossing state lines, this time with house-made tortillas, top-shelf tequila, and queso that's just as gooey as you remember.
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Pink Peppercorn Bacon

It might seem like a long time, but cooking the bacon until it’s well-done means it’ll stay crisp at the table.
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Citrus Salad with Tarragon

This no-heat method for making simple syrup also works in larger quantities. Try it using mint or lavender, too.
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Baked French Toast with Pecan Crumble

Drying out the challah lets the Baked French Toast absorb the custard without going to mush and top it off with a pecan crumble for an extra crunch.
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Blackberry Syrup

The BA Test Kitchen likes Grade B maple syrup; it adds a deep rounded flavor to this blackberry syrup recipe.
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Potato Salad with Pickles and Dill

Bread and butter pickles add an appealing texture and vinegary kick; Creole mustard and a dash of hot sauce balance the sweetness. For the best flavor, chill this salad a few hours (or up to one day) before serving, so the flavors meld.
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Hot-Pink Hibiscus Bubble Tea

In this bubble tea recipe, cherries and hibiscus turn the drink hot pink. You can use other teas to make flavor variations, the options are endless.
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Central American–Style Fried Chicken

(in the spirit of Pollo Campero)