Jackie Alpers19 recipes
Recipes, creative cooking ideas and food photography from the author of the Taste of Tucson and Sprinkles! Cookbooks
Haunted Halloween Gingerbread Houses - Recipes - Jackie Alpers
My Mexican Day of the Dead house was inspired by the sugar skulls that typically signify the holiday.
Taste of Tucson Cookbook: Resource Guide - Recipes - Jackie Alpers
Where to find the ingredients and tools used in the making of the Taste of Tucson Cookbook.
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.
Coctel De Camaron: Sonoran Style Mexican Style Shrimp Cocktail
The shrimp cocktail I grew up with in Ohio was reserved for special occasions.
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.
Matzoh Molletes Rancheros
This crispy matzo based breakfast is a cross between molletes and huevos rancheros.
Sonoran Style Grilled Chicken
There are Southwestern regional influences that vary from New Mexico to Arizona, Texas, and Southern California.
Chelada Beer Cocktail
This super-refreshing citrus beer cocktail is served in a chile and salt rimmed glass over ice.
Marinated Flank Steak Recipe | Sonoran Style
I marinated myself a flank steak using my mom's recipe from the 80s, adding in some Mexican oregano and extra citrus to #sonoranize it a bit so now it's an Ohio meets Tucson recipe.
The Mexican Street Corn Hot Dog
Inspired by Mexican Street Corn, the Elote Dog is a whole beef jumbo hot dog is topped with roasted corn, mayo, lime and spices and served in a top-cut, whole grain bolillo roll.
The Cheesiest Cheese Crisp with Chipotle Ranch Dipping Sauce/Drizzle
A cross between a Mexican pizza an an open-faced quesadilla, Southern Arizona restaurants started selling cheese crisps more than 50 years ago and it's become a staple of our local Sonoran style cuisine.
Quinoa Burrito Bowl With Chipotle Lime Vinaigrette
A healthy burrito bowl recipe with quinoa, black beans and avocado tossed in a Sonoran style Mexican chipotle lime vinaigrette dressing.
Chicharrones, Cornichons & Chicken Liver Pate Bites
My choice for snack of the day is a crunchy Sonoran style Mexican and Jewish deli mashup.
Carne Asada Tacos
Yay! It's National Taco Day! Here's a recipe of one of my favorite kinds - Carne Asada, from the book Knack Mexican Cooking by Chelsie Kenyon.
Mexican Shakshuka: Baked Eggs in Tomato Crema
I think it's interesting how similar variations of dishes develop in different parts of the world.
Sonoran Potato Salad with Chile-Lime Vinaigrette and Red Onion
Sonoran style spicy potato salad tossed with a chili-lime vinaigrette.
Spicy Mexican Rice with Chayote and Black Beans
Recipe for a hearty, spicy Sonoran style Mexican Rice with Chayote and Black Beans.