Mexican Bloody Mary
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Mexican Bloody Mary

I’ve always been a fan of the Bloody Maria, the Mexican version of a Bloody Mary that is made with tequila instead of vodka. Last weekend I decided to make a hybrid of the two, combining the spicy flavors of a Bloody Maria – jalapeno and red onion –with vodka and a base of pureed fresh tomato juice. The resulting drink is the kind of beverage that will clear your sinuses – in a good way! Here’s a fun thing […]

Mexican pasta salad
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Mexican Pasta Salad by Matt Wendel

Thursdays at the White House are known as Tex-Mex Thursdays, and there were (and still are) several good Tex-Mex specials on the menu on those days.  I thought it would be fun to have a little #TBT to the Tex-Mex Thursdays, and my friend Matthew Wendel has graciously agreed to supply a monthly recipe for these scrumptious occasions.  Today, his recipe for Mexican pasta salad is simple and so delicious! Here’s what he said: This pasta salad was a favorite […]