JeanMarie Brownson
Author
JeanMarie Brownson is a James Beard Award-winning author and the recipient of the IACP Cookbook Award for her latest cookbook, “Dinner at Home.” JeanMarie, a chef and authority on home cooking, Mexican cooking and specialty food, is one of the founding partners of Frontera Foods. She co-authored three cookbooks with chef Rick Bayless, including “Mexico: One Plate at a Time.” JeanMarie has enjoyed developing recipes and writing about food, travel and dining for more than four decades.
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Make This Mother’s Day Breakfast for a Crowd With Minimal Stress
Puff pastry treats are best enjoyed with a knife and fork to capture the flakiness.
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Enjoy a Taco Tuesday Upgrade to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo, a date in Mexico that marks the victory over France in the Battle of Puebla, serves as an excuse for culinary celebrations in this country.
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Classic Spring Ingredients Shine When Paired With Deliciously Creamy Burrata
Pair spring goodness with the timeless indulgence of rich, creamy burrata cheese and, indeed, life is good.
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The Best Way to Use Rice and Beans for Quick Weeknight Meals
This versatile recipe has many steps, but the result is impressive and flavorful.
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One Easter Ham, Many Meals
We order large hams from the local butcher because leftovers inspire many meals.
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This 1-Pan Pork Chop Dinner Is Savory, Juicy, and Weeknight-Easy
The most flavorful proteins are those cooked on the bone.
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Enjoy Corned Beef Two Ways This St. Patrick’s Day
Corned beef starts with fresh beef brisket and a curing brine that includes salt, spices, and sugar.
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Easy, Garlicky Weeknight Shrimp Should Be in Your Dinner Rotation
A skillet full of shrimp with stir-fried vegetables offers a complete meal in less than 30 minutes.
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When It Comes to Comfort Cooking, This Slow-Braised Beef Is the Perfect Recipe
This winter, beef oxtails, alongside beef shank, have our households vote for a hearty braise.
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Mushroom Toast Will Become Your New Go-to Breakfast
Move over avocado toast. Assorted mushrooms piled on a thick slice of whole-grain toast takes the cake.
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Make This Mother’s Day Breakfast for a Crowd With Minimal Stress
Puff pastry treats are best enjoyed with a knife and fork to capture the flakiness.
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Enjoy a Taco Tuesday Upgrade to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo, a date in Mexico that marks the victory over France in the Battle of Puebla, serves as an excuse for culinary celebrations in this country.
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Classic Spring Ingredients Shine When Paired With Deliciously Creamy Burrata
Pair spring goodness with the timeless indulgence of rich, creamy burrata cheese and, indeed, life is good.
|
The Best Way to Use Rice and Beans for Quick Weeknight Meals
This versatile recipe has many steps, but the result is impressive and flavorful.
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One Easter Ham, Many Meals
We order large hams from the local butcher because leftovers inspire many meals.
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This 1-Pan Pork Chop Dinner Is Savory, Juicy, and Weeknight-Easy
The most flavorful proteins are those cooked on the bone.
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Enjoy Corned Beef Two Ways This St. Patrick’s Day
Corned beef starts with fresh beef brisket and a curing brine that includes salt, spices, and sugar.
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Easy, Garlicky Weeknight Shrimp Should Be in Your Dinner Rotation
A skillet full of shrimp with stir-fried vegetables offers a complete meal in less than 30 minutes.
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When It Comes to Comfort Cooking, This Slow-Braised Beef Is the Perfect Recipe
This winter, beef oxtails, alongside beef shank, have our households vote for a hearty braise.
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Mushroom Toast Will Become Your New Go-to Breakfast
Move over avocado toast. Assorted mushrooms piled on a thick slice of whole-grain toast takes the cake.
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