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09/10/2024

Dust off your wallets and whip out the gift wrap – now is the perfect time to start your holiday shopping, if you haven’t already! And, what better way to set the tone than some goodies from Cleaver and Blade?

Introducing the Cleaver and Blade Holiday Gift Guide for 2024. ✨

For holiday gifting, check out my top picks from Cleaver and Blade: premium chef T-shirts, kitchen-themed candles, and fun stickers—perfect for adding a dash of personality to any chef's life! 🎁👨‍🍳✨

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13/09/2024

Ingredients: For the Asada: 1 lb skirt steak or flank steak 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup orange juice 1/4 cup lime juice 1/4 cup olive oil 1 tbsp white vinegar 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp chili powder Salt and pepper to taste For the Tacos: 12 small corn tortillas 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped 1/2 cup white onion, finely diced 1 lime, cut into wedges Your favorite salsa (green or red) Optional: sliced radishes, avocado, or jalapeños for extra toppings Instructions: 1. Marinate the Steak: In a bowl, combine the garlic, orange juice, lime juice, olive oil, white vinegar, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper....

Ingredients:For the Asada:1 lb skirt steak or flank steak3 cloves garlic, minced1/4 cup orange juice1/4 cup lime juice1/4 cup olive oil1 tbsp white vinegar1 tsp ground cumin1 tsp chili powderSalt a…

13/09/2024

Ingredients: 4 slices of white bread 2 slices of ham 2 slices of Swiss or Gruyère cheese 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (optional) 2 eggs 1/4 cup milk 1 tablespoon butter Powdered sugar (optional for dusting) Raspberry jam (optional for dipping) Instructions: 1. Prepare the Sandwich: Spread mayonnaise on one side of each slice of bread. On two slices of the bread, place a slice of ham and a slice of cheese. Top each with the remaining slices of bread to form two sandwiches. (Optional) Spread a thin layer of Dijon mustard on the inside of the sandwich for extra flavor....

Ingredients: 4 slices of white bread 2 slices of ham 2 slices of Swiss or Gruyère cheese 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (optional) 2 eggs 1/4 cup milk 1 tablespoon butter Powde…

11/09/2024

Here’s a traditional recipe for Taco de Barbacoa, where the meat (typically beef or lamb) is slow-cooked until tender, replicating the underground cooking technique: Ingredients: For the Meat: 3–4 lbs (1.4–1.8 kg) beef (cheek, short ribs, or brisket) or lamb (shoulder or leg) 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 bay leaves 1 medium onion, quartered 1 tbsp dried oregano 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground black pepper Salt to taste 3 cups beef or chicken broth (or water) 2 dried guajillo or ancho chiles (optional for more depth of flavor)...

Here’s a traditional recipe for Taco de Barbacoa, where the meat (typically beef or lamb) is slow-cooked until tender, replicating the underground cooking technique:Ingredients:For the Meat:3–4 lbs…

10/09/2024

Tacos de Carnitas are a classic Mexican dish, filled with tender, juicy pork that’s slow-cooked to perfection. This recipe gives you that authentic flavor and texture that makes carnitas so delicious, whether served in soft corn tortillas with fresh toppings or by themselves. --- Ingredients: For the Carnitas: 3 lbs (1.3 kg) pork shoulder (boneless, cut into 2-inch chunks) 1 medium white onion, quartered 4 cloves garlic, smashed 1 orange, halved 2 bay leaves 1 cinnamon stick 1 tsp dried oregano (preferably Mexican) 1 tsp ground cumin 2 tsp salt (or to taste)...

Tacos de Carnitas are a classic Mexican dish, filled with tender, juicy pork that’s slow-cooked to perfection. This recipe gives you that authentic flavor and texture that makes carnitas so delicio…

08/09/2024

Tacos al Pastor are a delicious and iconic Mexican dish, typically made with marinated pork cooked on a vertical spit (similar to shawarma). While not everyone has a spit at home, you can still recreate this incredible flavor using a grill or oven. Here’s an authentic recipe to make delicious Tacos al Pastor: --- Ingredients: For the Marinade: 2.2 lbs (1 kg) boneless pork shoulder (cut into thin slices) 4 guajillo chilies, deseeded and softened in hot water 2 ancho chilies, deseeded and softened in hot water 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce…...

Tacos al Pastor are a delicious and iconic Mexican dish, typically made with marinated pork cooked on a vertical spit (similar to shawarma). While not everyone has a spit at home, you can still rec…