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Atole de Grano (Mexican Fennel Corn Soup)

There’s something about this time of year that reminds me of all those foods that I had growing up. My family is from Michoacán, Mexico. Like any other country there are various regional dishes that probably don’t exists elsewhere and this dish is one that I haven’t found anywhere else. It’s a savory corn soup thickened with masa harina with a hint of sweetness from fresh fennel and star anise. Try a bite and you’ll be transported to my childhood!

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The Infamous Duck and Orange Zested Potatoes

This dish cost me my shot at winning $250,000 dollars but sadly it was never executed. Gordon Ramsay found it to be unorthodox to use orange zest in a potato mash and I was kicked off the MasterChef competition. I took it upon myself to recreate the infamous duck and orange zested potatoes, so you guys can be the judge and let me know if I did deserve to get the boot or not.

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