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June 13, 2010 Jackie Alpers Comments Off on Happy, healthy recipes for everyone.

At the urging of my friends and family, I’ve put together a new blog of easy, healthy and hopefully fun recipes that I’ve developed over the years. It’s illustrated with food photos that I took […]

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I am thrilled, I am honored, and I am very gratefu I am thrilled, I am honored, and I am very grateful that two images from Taste of Tucson have been chosen as one of the @american_photography_winners for #ap37. Having one of my first food photographs selected for American Photography 23 gave me the confidence to continue pursuing a career as a food photographer way back when, and this award continues to mean the world to me.

Thank you to the judges and to the amazing team at @westmarginpress; @jnewens, @olivesme , @viktor_and_co, and @angzbk who went above and beyond in their commitment to bring this book and my images into the world in the most wonderful way.
I have published a comprehensive, free resource gu I have published a comprehensive, free resource guide to accompany the Taste of Tucson cookbook. 

It includes links on where to find ingredients, kitchen equipment and food photography gear. 

I hope you find it useful. 

Link in profile. http://www.jackieshappyplate.com/taste-of-tucson-resource-guide/

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This image of dried Anaheim chiles that I photogra This image of dried Anaheim chiles that I photographed for my cookbook Taste of Tucson was nominated for an International Color Award in the food photography category along with the molletes image you can see earlier in my feed. #colorawards #foodphotography #jackiealpersphotography #cookbook #cookbookphotography #chiles #mexicancookbook #driedchiles #tasteoftucson #tucsonsonora #mexicanfood #ingredients
Here's one of the cute Easter cake recipes that I Here's one of the cute Easter cake recipes that I developed for Real Simple. I'm a fan of the lemon/coconut flavor combo. Link to #recipe in profile. 📷 Hector Manuel Sanchez.
These matzoh tostadas are crispy and crunchy and l These matzoh tostadas are crispy and crunchy and loaded with fresh vegetables. Plus they are vegetarian so they are a perfect way to observe a healthy Passover. 

I originally came up with this idea for the @foodnetwork. The recipe for refried beans is included in my cookbook Taste of Tucson, which has lots of Sonoran/Mexican recipes inspired by my Jewish upbringing. 
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This was a dream come true! I was on @npr via @kj This was a dream come true! I was on  @npr via @kjzzphoenix, talking about Sonoran food and Taste of Tucson: Sonoran-Style Recipes. They have the whole interview posted to their website. Link in profile. 
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#cookbook #tasteoftucson #npr #nprbooks #mexicancookbook #mexicanrecipes #thisistucson #kjzzphoenix #mexicancooking #sonoran #regionalcuisine #regionalcookbooks #tucson #arizona #mexicanfood #mexicanfoodcookbook #southwestcookbook #eater #foodandwine #bareaders #eatvoraciously #radioshow #foodie #eattheworld #jackiealpersphotography
Amazing burrito from @520tacostop in Tucson - go t Amazing burrito from @520tacostop in Tucson - go there if you can. They have jackfruit or meat so you can be vegan nor not depending on you. #eatlocal #burrito #mexicanfood #tucson #sonoranfood #jackiealpersphotography #vegan #giantburrito @520tacostop #foodphotography #shotoniphone
Had Noodleholics’ Chaoshou dumplings while watch Had Noodleholics’ Chaoshou dumplings while watching the Golden Globes last night. Couldn't have been happier.
#Repost @desertprovisions with @get_repost Detail #Repost @desertprovisions with @get_repost 
Details in my profile link. 

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It’s back!!!⁠
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Our wildly popular Taste of Tucson gift box from the holiday season is back!⁠
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We got so many requests to keep this box around rather than just offer it seasonally, so we’ve added it to our regular line up... for now at least! ⁠
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The perfect addition to a new home kitchen (hello, best housewarming gift!) or host/sss gift! The cookbook includes easy to approach recipes that celebrate the Sonoran Desert cuisine and culture. ⁠
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More deats available thru the link in bio! ⁠ @jackiealpers @desertprovisions @littlekorboose 
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Here’s a different kind of pancake for National Here’s a different kind of pancake for National Pancake Day. Have you tried Sonoran style flat enchiladas? These small, corn masa pancakes are unique to this region. “Enchiladas Sonorenses” usually topped with chile Colorado or red enchilada sauce, cheese, green onions and radish and they are delicious. Get the recipe in my cookbook Taste of Tucson. Link in profile. #tasteoftucson #sonoranfood #pancakes #cornmasa #masa #recipes #cookbook #jackiealpersphotography #tucson #arizona #thisistucson
I got a two HUGE leeks in my grocery box this week I got a two HUGE leeks in my grocery box this week so I made the famous leek dish from FnB in Scottsdale. 
#leekapalooza @veggiebadman #leeks #jackiealpersphotography #eatleeks
Red hot cider - stir Red Hots into warm apple cide Red hot cider - stir Red Hots into warm apple cider until melted. #valentines #foodnetwork #red #jackiealpersphotography
Cupid Chooses Chocolate! - My cover story in Tucso Cupid Chooses Chocolate! - My cover story in Tucson Lifestyle Magazine ... with #recipes.  Link in profile 💘🍫💘
Chunky Guacamole for the win! I swear my recipe is Chunky Guacamole for the win! I swear my recipe is the best ever... it’s spicy, salty and creamy yet crisp and bright with lots of citrus and just a tiny bit of crunch from the fresh  Serranos. The #recipe is from my #cookbook Taste of Tucson. Link in profile. #guacamole #gamedayfood #mexicanfood #mexicanrecipes #tasteoftucson #snacks #superbowlfood #instafood #foodporn #eeeeeats #seriouseats #food52community #foodphotography #food52grams #foodnetwork #eater #foodandwine #epicurious #bareaders #sonoran #tucsonfood #avocado #healthyrecipes #vegetarian #ketorecipes #vegetarianrecipes #mexicanfoodporn
This is very exciting! The other cookbooks on the This is very exciting! The other cookbooks on the list are amazing. Link in profile to read more... #tasteoftucson #cookbook #mexicancookbook #sonorancookbook #tucsonarizona #tucsonsonora #jackiealpersphotography #mexicanrecipes #sonoranfood
Today is a #Matzalbondigas kind of day. The recipe Today is a #Matzalbondigas kind of day. The recipe for my spicy Sonoran style matzo ball soup is in my cookbook, Taste of Tucson (page 95). Available on Kindle if you want to make it today. Link in profile. #tasteoftucson #jackiealpersphotography #soup #soupweather #sonoranfood #mexicanfood #recipes #cookbook #mexicanrecipes #jewishfood #matzoballsoup #albondigas #food52community #f52community #snowdayfood
Here’s an elegant, yet quick and easy baked brea Here’s an elegant, yet quick and easy baked breakfast casserole. Tuck savory Canadian bacon, eggs, herbs and cheese inside crusty baguettes the night before. When you wake up, add a little cream, then slip it into the oven for #brunch.  Link to #recipe in profile. #jackiealpersphotography #holidayswithstpierre #feedfeed #breakfast #breakfastideas #contest #breakfastcasserole #eggs #baguette #casserole #baking #cookingathome #tasteoftucson #savory
Craving Mexican food but don’t know how to make Craving Mexican food but don’t know how to make it? Learn how to make Mexican food the Sonoran way! 

Enchiladas, tacos, burritos, soups, salads, Sonoran style street snacks, desserts and more! 

All the recipes you need to make the best Mexican food on the planet. Link in profile.
I’m not going to go into a whole thing about Chr I’m not going to go into a whole thing about Christmas and tamales right now, but I will say this one from @elcharro.cafe was welcomed and excellent.
Craving Mexican food but don’t know how to make Craving Mexican food but don’t know how to make it? Learn how to make Mexican food the Sonoran way! 

Enchiladas, tacos, burritos, soups, salads, Sonoran style street snacks, desserts and more! Link in profile.
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