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Most Maker Sandwich Recipe inspired by Friends
Celebrations

“The Moist Maker” Thanksgiving Leftovers Sandwich from Friends

November 26, 2019 Jackie Alpers Comments Off on “The Moist Maker” Thanksgiving Leftovers Sandwich from Friends

Inspired by “The One Where Ross Loses it Over a Sandwich.” Our version uses leftover dinner rolls instead of bread. This recipe was developed for refinery29.com […]

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Skillet Stuffing Shakshuka

November 25, 2019 Jackie Alpers Comments Off on Skillet Stuffing Shakshuka

Be sure to make extra-extra stuffing for Thanksgiving so that you can make my Skillet Stuffing Shakshuka the next morning with the “leftovers” Serves 2-4 Ingredients: 2-4 cups leftover stuffing (one cup per person), warmed […]

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Celebrations

Creepy Spaghetti Carbonara with Fungi (Mushrooms)

October 13, 2019 Jackie Alpers Comments Off on Creepy Spaghetti Carbonara with Fungi (Mushrooms)

This recipe was originally developed for TasteCooking.com. It’s quite spooky looking, yet elegant enough to serve at a Halloween themed adult dinner party. […]

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Comfort Food

Recipe for Healthier Tuna Noodle Casserole

September 18, 2019 Jackie Alpers Comments Off on Recipe for Healthier Tuna Noodle Casserole

How to make tuna noodle casserole. […]

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Appetizers

Buffalo Chicken Rumaki Bites

September 15, 2019 Jackie Alpers Comments Off on Buffalo Chicken Rumaki Bites

Whatever happened to Rumaki, that vaguely Polynesian appetizer that they used to serve at tiki themed parties in the 70s? Maybe making buffalo-style rumaki will help modernize them a bit and bring them back into […]

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Atkins Friendly

My mom’s Marinated Flank Steak, “Sonoranized”

August 28, 2019 Jackie Alpers Comments Off on My mom’s Marinated Flank Steak, “Sonoranized”

Recipe for marinated flank steak using my mom’s recipe from the 80s, adding in some Mexican oregano and extra citus so now it’s an Ohio meets Tucson recipe. […]

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Chicken

The Italian Stallion Hot Dog

August 27, 2019 Jackie Alpers Comments Off on The Italian Stallion Hot Dog

This no-recipe recipe is my tribute dog to Sweathog, Vinnie Barbarino. Slice an Italian roll across the top, not the side. Spoon a tablespoon of warmed marinara sauce inside the cut roll, then tuck in […]

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Celebrations

Chocolate Dipped Frozen Banana Bites With Sprinkles

August 16, 2019 Jackie Alpers Comments Off on Chocolate Dipped Frozen Banana Bites With Sprinkles

We all know that rainbow sprinkles make the world-go-round and this super-easy recipe is fun, festive and good for you too. You can melt the chocolate in the microwave which makes it the perfect treat for a hot summer’s day. […]

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Comfort Food

Spaghetti Squash Supreme Pizza Boats

August 15, 2019 Jackie Alpers Comments Off on Spaghetti Squash Supreme Pizza Boats

Pizza flavored spaghetti squash: It is good for you, it’s fairly low in calories, is very filling… and it tastes like pizza. So it’s win-win-win-win. […]

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Baked Goods

Bombshell Boxed Brownie Dessert Pan Pizzas

July 2, 2019 Jackie Alpers Comments Off on Bombshell Boxed Brownie Dessert Pan Pizzas

These individual brownie pan pizzas are baked and served in Lodge 3.5” cast iron skillets. You can use one 9” cast iron skillet instead if you prefer. The options for different toppings are endless. Have fun experimenting […]

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cooking crafts

Frozen Watermelon Wedges: The All Natural Ice Pops

June 17, 2019 Jackie Alpers Comments Off on Frozen Watermelon Wedges: The All Natural Ice Pops

Learn how to make frozen Watermelon Wedges: the all natural ice pops. […]

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Baked Goods

Mini Brownie Stack Cakes

June 3, 2019 Jackie Alpers Comments Off on Mini Brownie Stack Cakes

Remember, that brownie mixes now come in gluten free varieties too! This recipe was first written for Refinery29. Ingredients 1 package brownie mix Cooking spray 2 cups mixed fresh berries 1 cup whipped cream. Instructions […]

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Frozen Yogurt Bark With Berries and Granola

May 12, 2019 Jackie Alpers Comments Off on Frozen Yogurt Bark With Berries and Granola

All of the bark and none of the bite […]

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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.
I was on @wgnnews Chicago making the #molletes #re I was on @wgnnews Chicago making the #molletes #recipe from Taste of Tucson. Watch now! Link in profile. #cookingvideos #sonoranfood #mexicanfood #breakfast #breakfastideas #tucson #tasteoftucson #eater #todayfood #nytimescooking #foodnetwork #food52grams #buzzfeast #betterhomesandgardens #cookbook #thisistucson #authorsofinstagram #bareaders #foodsndwine #jackiealpersphotography
Sonoran Style Vegetarian Nachos Supreme Stuffed Be Sonoran Style Vegetarian Nachos Supreme Stuffed Bell Peppers

Recipe: link in bio. 

Creamy nacho cheese, avocado, pickled jalapeños, black beans and crunchy tortilla chips layered inside sweet bell peppers. This fun vegetarian recipe is an outtake from my cookbook Taste of Tucson.

http://www.jackieshappyplate.com/vegetarian-nachos-supreme-stuffed-bell-peppers/
Pretty farmers’ market garlic. Ingredient photo Pretty farmers’ market garlic. Ingredient photo from my cookbook, Taste of Tucson.
Hooray! It's soup season and the Arizona Republic Hooray! It's soup season and the Arizona Republic is talking about my Matzalbondigas recipe and Taste of Tucson: Sonoran-Style Recipes via: @azcentral - Link in profile.
From the Arizona Republic, "A love letter to Tucso From the Arizona Republic, "A love letter to Tucson and Sonoran food, food photographer Jackie Alpers takes us not only through southern Arizona cuisine, but also to her favorite spots in the Old Pueblo. The book also notes the culinary influence of the Tohono O’odham people on Tucson.
Pandemic bread hobbyists can learn how to make award-winning baker Don Guerra's Barrio Sonoran Sourdough Bread, a three-day labor of love with local ingredients, or pistachio compound butter, a recipe from chef Bruce Yim of Hacienda Del Sol Guest Ranch Resort. Alpers also shares her personal touches, such as the time she was inspired by Passover to make Matzalbondigas, her version of Spanish-style meatballs.
Tucson's food scene seems to be underappreciated, despite being a UNESCO city of gastronomy. Thankfully books like these are a testament to the diversity of Sonoran cuisine and talent of local chefs." Links to the article and the cookbook in profile. #tasteoftucson
Brigadeiro: Brazilian chocolate truffles rolled in Brigadeiro: Brazilian chocolate truffles rolled in colorful, crunchy sprinkles. Link in profile. The  recipe is an excerpt from my cookbook, Sprinkles: Recipes and Ideas for Rainbowlicious Desserts.

. http://www.jackieshappyplate.com/brigadeiro-brazilian-chocolate-truffles/
Thank you, @patijinich!This makes me so very happy Thank you, @patijinich!This makes me so very happy. 🥰🙏🌵#tasteoftucson #cookbook #mexicanrecipes #sonoranfood #sonora #tucson #arizona #food #recipes #regionalcuisine #jackiealpersphotography
Basil and pistachio compound butter from my Taste Basil and pistachio compound butter from my Taste of Tucson cookbook. Join me, Desert Provisions and @yelp next Thursday December 10th at 5:30 pm MT for a  holiday happy hour recipe demo and learn how to make it in real-time. 

⁠RSVP for this event at https://bit.ly/YelpTasteofTucsonHoliday (link in bio)⁠⠀
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You can join for free, but need to register, AND if you want to order the ingredients (cookbook and spices) for the demo in advance, head on over to the @desertprovisions website to pick up their Yelp Bundle.  #tasteoftucson #compoundbutter #cookbook #recipe #happyhour #food #foodporn #butter #foodphotography #foodphotographer #pistachio #snackideas #jackiealpersphotography
Watch me make one of my favorite Sonoran style bre Watch me make one of my favorite Sonoran style breakfasts from my Taste of Tucson #cookbook live on the nationally syndicated @nbcTampa morning show. https://www.wfla.com/daytime/spice-up-your-breakfast-with-taste-of-tucson/
I made this little video highlighting some of my f I made this little video highlighting some of my favorite ingredients from my Taste of Tucson cookbook with the fine folks at Tucson Festival of Books. Watch the rest: https://youtu.be/WvmWYV9pfm0
I am thrilled to announce that Three Sisters Power I am thrilled to announce that Three Sisters Power Bowl, an image that I photographed for my cookbook, Taste of Tucson: Sonoran-Style Recipes has been awarded Honorable Mention in the 2020 International Photography Awards @iphotoawards . Thank you to my publisher @jnewens at @westmarginpress for making this book a reality and for letting me be me, 🙂 and to publication designer @viktor_and_co for helping my creative vision shine on the page. https://www.photoawards.com/winner/zoom.php?eid=8-201410-20 #tasteoftucson #foodphotographer #awardwinning #powerbowl #foodporn #sonoranfood #cookbook #regionalcuisine #eggs #breakfast #authorsofinstagram #foodstyling #tucson #arizona #tucsoncityofgastronomy #jackiealpersphotography
Pan de Muerto is a traditional, slightly sweet bre Pan de Muerto is a traditional, slightly sweet bread prepared for Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), a festival honoring the souls of those who have died. The bread dates back to the time of the Spanish conquistadors, who used the heart-shaped bread as a stand-in for pre-existing Aztec rituals. 

Get  recipe for Pan De Muerto in my new regionally inspired Sonoran cookbook, Taste of Tucson. Link in profile. #tasteoftucson #jackiealpersphotography #cookbook #recipe #halloween #bread #breadmaking #pandemuerto #diadelosmuertos #mexicanfood #sonoranfood
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@jackiealpers is an award-winning professional food photographer who cooks, styles and photographs food and recipes in her natural-light studio and documents food & travel on location.⠀
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Her popular food photography and recipe blog “Jackie’s Happy Plate” showcases her culinary adventures as a Midwesterner transplanted to the Sonoran Desert. She is especially interested in the emotional, psychological, and spiritual relationship that people have with food and drink. Food lends itself to vast symbolism and interpretation and she loves the rituals surrounding it. She is based in Tucson, Arizona.⠀
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We’re excited to present Tucson’s own Author Jackie Alpers and Chef Maria Mazon for a unique cooking demo and conversation this Wednesday, August 5 at 2pm. Reserve your spot at the link in our bio.
My dear friends at @tucsonlifestylemagazine have My dear friends at @tucsonlifestylemagazine have always been so supportive of me and my work. This month the magazine is featuring #recipes from my #tasteoftucson #cookbook including this one for my spicy Sonoran Style Potato Salad. Here's the link to the article online. https://bit.ly/30ZdnGc #pototosalad #spicyfood #sonoranfood #mexicanrecipes #sonoranrecipes #potatoes  #jackiealpersphotography
The Taste of Tucson #cookbook is featured on @cnn The Taste of Tucson #cookbook is featured on @cnn today! They are sharing the #recipe for my quick and easy Tortilla Soup. 
Article 🖋 @misstanyae Link in profile. #tasteoftucson #tortillasoup #recipes #mexicanfood #sonoranfood #jackiealpersphotography #soup #chickensoup #spicyfood
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