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    Eric’s Awesome Mexican Stack

    This is Eric’s latest creation. He calls it Eric’s Awesome Mexican Stack. It’s been a wild week celebrating MYSTIC’s book birthday and Arielle being home from college and subbing for all those wonderful kids at NFMAA. I’m overwhelmed and extremely grateful. Luckily, through all the beautiful chaos I have a husband who enjoys cooking for his family especially when his daughter returns home. Oh, and I’ve milked it. “Arielle would like you to make quesadillas.” And  “I really think Arielle would love some stuffed olives!” Here’s the recipe for Eric’s Awesome Mexican Stack. First make the sweet corn cake: 1 Package Jiffy corn muffin mix 1/4 Cup melted butter 1/4 Cup water 1…

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    Jalapeno Lime Margarita

    Here’s a margarita that goes great with quesadillas. First, cut and seed half a jalapeno. Place the jalapeno and lime zest in a glass and add three shots of tequila. Let the jalapeno and lime zest infuse in the tequila for an hour. If you’re not afraid of a little a lot of heat add the jalapeno seeds. After an hour strain the tequila. Roll three limes under the heel of your hand to soften them up. Cut each in half and squeeze the juice into a shaker. Add two shots of jalapeno lime tequila. Try to get most of it IN the shaker. Add two shots of Grand Imperial Orange Liqueur. Add one…