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National Margarita Day is February 22nd – Learn to make Chef Maven’s Jalapeno Mango Margaritas
February 21, 2010 | 
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I thought I would have some fun with this one and share a new recipe with you for fresh jalapeno and mango frozen margaritas in light of February 22nd being National Margarita day...Chef Maven's Fresh Frozen Jalapeno and Mango Margarita recipe:
Yes you read that right, we are going to use fresh jalapenos and Mangoes in our drinks - along with some cayenne pepper - now who wants some spice in their life? Read the rest of this entry »
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National Sticky Bun Day is February 21st
National Sticky Bun Day is February 21st. Here's my Chef Maven's recipe suggestions to Ina Garten's recipe for Sticky Buns:
* To filling, add raisins, currents, or various dried fruits. I would up the cinnamon and add a bit of of freshly ground clove and nutmeg. Other ideas could be adding a bit of sweetened coconut (1/3 cup) to the rolled out dough when adding your filling.
* Do not like pecans? Try chopped walnuts, sliced and blanched almonds or even freshly toasted and chopped hazelnuts.
* Want to be super decadent? Add a little bit of semi-sweet chocolate chips sprinkled throughout the filling layer for that of so good chocolate taste! Learn more about the recipe here....
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