Jackie Alpers

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Recipes, creative cooking ideas and food photography from the author of the Taste of Tucson and Sprinkles! Cookbooks

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Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner - Recipes - Jackie Alpers

Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner - Recipes - Jackie Alpers

Apparently, in the olden days, every casino in Las Vegas offered a $1.

Italian Style Grilled Chicken with Parmesan and Sun-dried Tomatoes - Recipes - Jackie Alpers

Italian Style Grilled Chicken with Parmesan and Sun-dried Tomatoes - Recipes - Jackie Alpers

This is a healthy and extremely flavorful way to dress up boneless skinless chicken breasts.

Red Wine Sausages With Creamy, Cheesy Noodles - Recipes - Jackie Alpers

Red Wine Sausages With Creamy, Cheesy Noodles - Recipes - Jackie Alpers

Recipe for red wine soaked sausages in creamy, cheesy pasta, using either plant-based or meat sausages and egg noodles.

The Italian Stallion Hot Dog - Recipes - Jackie Alpers

The Italian Stallion Hot Dog - Recipes - Jackie Alpers

This no-recipe recipe is my tribute dog to Sweathog, Vinnie Barbarino.

Homemade Thin and Crispy Pizza - Recipes - Jackie Alpers

Homemade Thin and Crispy Pizza - Recipes - Jackie Alpers

It took me forever to figure out how to make a thin crust pizza at home.

How to Cover Easter Eggs in Sprinkles! - Recipes - Jackie Alpers

How to Cover Easter Eggs in Sprinkles! - Recipes - Jackie Alpers

I made fancy sprinkles covered Easter eggs, and you can too.

Vegan Cocktail Pups recipe With A SECRET INGREDIENT! - Recipes - Jackie Alpers

Vegan Cocktail Pups recipe With A SECRET INGREDIENT! - Recipes - Jackie Alpers

These vegan, slow-cooker barbecue flavored cocktail pups are made with baby carrots instead of little smokies.

Greek Yogurt Pizza Dough - Recipes - Jackie Alpers

Greek Yogurt Pizza Dough - Recipes - Jackie Alpers

This Greek yogurt pizza dough recipe has only two ingredients! With this pizza dough trick, you'll be a pie-making pro in no time.

Spicy, Smoky Southwestern Mashed Potatoes & Gravy

Spicy, Smoky Southwestern Mashed Potatoes & Gravy

Because I’ve been known to eat a Thanksgiving meal that consists almost entirely of mashed potatoes and gravy, I replace the cream and some of the butter in the recipe with an aromatic garlic and chile infused broth that I cook the potatoes in, resulting.

Sonoran Mexican Street Corn Cups

Sonoran Mexican Street Corn Cups

Roasted corn kernels in a creamy, cheesy sauce seasoned with chile and lime, inspired by Elote en Vaso sold by snack shops & street vendors in clear plastic cups.

The Meatiest Vegetarian Chili Ever!

The Meatiest Vegetarian Chili Ever!

Old West style Vegetarian chili made with plant-based beef, and black beans.

ONE POT ARROZ CON POLLO

ONE POT ARROZ CON POLLO

When I asked locals which Tucson centric recipes they would most like to see included in my cookbook quite a few people mentioned arroz con pollo and I’ve always found chicken and rice to be a comforting combo.

Spicy Citrus Shrimp Ceviche Tostadas

Spicy Citrus Shrimp Ceviche Tostadas

When life gives me lemons.

Coctel De Camaron: Sonoran Style Mexican Style Shrimp Cocktail

Coctel De Camaron: Sonoran Style Mexican Style Shrimp Cocktail

The shrimp cocktail I grew up with in Ohio was reserved for special occasions.

Roasted Whole Baby Cauliflower with Herbs & Parmesan

Roasted Whole Baby Cauliflower with Herbs & Parmesan

I'm fascinated by the idea of roasting an entire head of cauliflower, so when I came across these adorable baby cauliflower at the market the wheels started turning.

Crustless Frico Parmesan Peperoni Pizza

Crustless Frico Parmesan Peperoni Pizza

I topped this baked cheese crisp  (which is a popular dish called Frico in Italy) with pizza spices and toppings before sliding it into the oven.

Quick & Easy Sonoran Style Chicken Tortilla Soup

Quick & Easy Sonoran Style Chicken Tortilla Soup

This Sonoran version of tortilla soup features crushed tortilla chips and melted cheese anchored in a clear broth that is seasoned with garlic, green chiles and Mexican oregano.

Spicy Thai-Mex Slaw

Spicy Thai-Mex Slaw

This crunchy, salty, and spicy coleslaw is an excellent companion to Sonoran style dishes.

Vegan Chile Colorado Tostadas With Crispy Tofu

Vegan Chile Colorado Tostadas With Crispy Tofu

I replaced the beef with crispy tofu, which adds just the right amount of heft and bite, and served it on crunchy baked tostada shells topped with Queso Fresco, scallions, radish and sliced pimento-stuffed olives.

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