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The Grand Canyon state is the home of the chimichanga, the deep-fried burrito that is a star of Sonoran-style cooking. Restaurants in Tucson and Phoenix both lay claim to its invention. Arizona versions of Mexican food follow the Sonoran-style, which emphasizes wheat tortillas (rather than corn), beef, and milder chiles. In Arizona, cacti are an important food item, going back to the native Pima and Papago tribes, who made jams and syrups from the sweet fruit of saguaros and ate the spiky paddles of the prickly pear (nopales, in Spanish). Jicama, a faintly sweet tuber with the texture of an apple, and tomatillos are also important ingredients. Arizona was sparsely settled until mining drew crowds into the territory. Cattle ranching was an important early industry. Beef remains a big part of Arizona cooking. It’s a popular filling for Chimichangas and tacos and is the star of carne seca. The influences of the past are still very much present in Arizona’s ubiquitous Southwest cuisine; however, with an enormous influx of people into Arizona, other regional tastes are coming through, influencing the regional flavor here in the desert Southwest.
 

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Swedish Meat Pies

Reviewed on Oct. 6, 2008 by Sunny
A good recipe! I would give it somewhere between 4 an five stars though. The meat was too bland, and diretcions were mot as clear as they could be.
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Grilled Lemon Herb Pork Chops

Reviewed on Oct. 6, 2008 by Tinkerfaire
I read the recipe and knew right away that it was going to be a good marinade if you use equal amounts lemon juice and veg oil. So that is what I did. Lemon juice has a tendency to "cook" so you dont want to use too much. I marinated this for about 6 hours. I also used half olive and half vegtable oil. The chops did taste kinda like stake and were delicious. I cooked them in my rocket grill and served with baked beans. I also boiled the marinade and poured a bit over some snap peas. This is good for a change of pace from the standerd baked pork chops and my family enjoyed them. The key is to use equal amounts of oil though otherwise the chops will come out tart and tough from being in lemon juice for so long. Also i did use some cumin and thyme for the marinade.
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Hearty Ham Casserole

Reviewed on Oct. 6, 2008 by Tinkerfaire
Really good all in one recipe. I added some carrots, green beans, onions and green pepper just mix in some more veggies and make it more well rounded. I also used shredded chedder cheese since we are not fans of velveta type cheese. It was a great way to use up some of the hame i had left over from a few nights before. I used the rest for breakfast the next morning. I also suggest using a few more spices. Italian (which has a few key spices mixed together) and some garlic salt. It would have been a bit blander had I not added those.
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