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Completed tembleque with extra cinnamon, among several holiday recipes. |Francesca Fontanez, special to the Record-Journal

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Completed tembleque with extra cinnamon, among several holiday recipes. |Francesca Fontanez, special to the Record-Journal

Holiday recipes from Puerto Rico
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Easy leftover ham, potato, onion and pepper quiche
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The secret to beautifully glazed roast chicken
This image released by Milk Street shows a recipe for chile verde tacos with turkey. (Milk Street via AP)
This image released by Milk Street shows a recipe for chile verde tacos with turkey. (Milk Street via AP)
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Salsa verde tacos salvage dry leftover turkey
Butterball President and CEO Jay Jandrain poses in his office at the company
Butterball President and CEO Jay Jandrain poses in his office at the company
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Yes, there are turkeys for Thanksgiving - for a price
A bowl of chili, one of several easy meals to make in between holiday cooking. |Meaghan Penrod, special to the Record-Journal
A bowl of chili, one of several easy meals to make in between holiday cooking. |Meaghan Penrod, special to the Record-Journal
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Easy dinner ideas to beat the holiday cooking fatigue
Chris Conlon, right, owner of Smokin’ With Chris restaurant, adds barbecue sauce to racks of ribs next to Jay Weber, bar manager, during the 14th annual Taste of Southington at the Barnes Museum on North Main Street on Aug. 5, 2015. Dave Zajac Record-Journal file photo
Chris Conlon, right, owner of Smokin’ With Chris restaurant, adds barbecue sauce to racks of ribs next to Jay Weber, bar manager, during the 14th annual Taste of Southington at the Barnes Museum on North Main Street on Aug. 5, 2015. Dave Zajac Record-Journal file photo
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Local restaurants offer take out, dine in Thanksgiving meals
Nicholas Imbriglio, of Wallingford, owner of Passionately Pasta, uses a pasta roller while making his own brand of pasta at his new business at 204 N. Colony Rd. in Wallingford on Monday. Imbriglio hopes to have the storefront open later this month or early next month. Nov. 8, 2021. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Nicholas Imbriglio, of Wallingford, owner of Passionately Pasta, uses a pasta roller while making his own brand of pasta at his new business at 204 N. Colony Rd. in Wallingford on Monday. Imbriglio hopes to have the storefront open later this month or early next month. Nov. 8, 2021. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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Pasta business to open on Route 5 in Wallingford 
Gluten free chicken noodle kale soup. |Ashley Kus, Record-Journal
Gluten free chicken noodle kale soup. |Ashley Kus, Record-Journal
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As seen on TikTok: Gluten free chicken noodle kale soup
This Lomo Saltado dish is on the menu at The Flavor Point in Meriden. The entree features steak, bright tomatoes, Peruvian yellow peppers and sauteed onions served with fries and rice. Photos by Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
This Lomo Saltado dish is on the menu at The Flavor Point in Meriden. The entree features steak, bright tomatoes, Peruvian yellow peppers and sauteed onions served with fries and rice. Photos by Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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Peruvian restaurant owner offers dishes from around the world in Meriden 
Michael Mingolello, owner of Wise Guys Deli and Pizza in Meriden, prepares a pizza Tuesday at his West Main Street location, across from Hubbard Park. Mingolello will be opening a second location, in Southington. Aaron Flaum, Record-Journal
Michael Mingolello, owner of Wise Guys Deli and Pizza in Meriden, prepares a pizza Tuesday at his West Main Street location, across from Hubbard Park. Mingolello will be opening a second location, in Southington. Aaron Flaum, Record-Journal
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Meriden restaurateurs plan to open location in Plantsville 
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Jose Lara, co-owner of #Tacos in Wallingford, prepares a plate of tacos on Wednesday. Devin Leith-Yessian, Record-Journal
Jose Lara, co-owner of #Tacos in Wallingford, prepares a plate of tacos on Wednesday. Devin Leith-Yessian, Record-Journal
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Wallingford’s #Taco to compete for top taco honors at state festival
Taco Pacifico, 97 Chapel St., Yalesville, Monday., Aug. 3, 2020. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Taco Pacifico, 97 Chapel St., Yalesville, Monday., Aug. 3, 2020. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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Wallingford Tortilleria to reopen after Labor Day
Chris Barr, co-owner of Rosie’s Hot Dogs, stands in the new food truck he’ll be operating with partner Stacey Golub in front of his towing business at 270 Center St. in Southington on Tuesday. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Chris Barr, co-owner of Rosie’s Hot Dogs, stands in the new food truck he’ll be operating with partner Stacey Golub in front of his towing business at 270 Center St. in Southington on Tuesday. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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Rosie's Hot Dogs to reopen as food truck in Southington 
Elvin Torres, owner of Bite Me restaurant, prepares chicken for the lunch rush at the new business at 234 Pratt St. in Meriden, Tuesday. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Elvin Torres, owner of Bite Me restaurant, prepares chicken for the lunch rush at the new business at 234 Pratt St. in Meriden, Tuesday. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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Owners of new downtown Meriden eatery happy with opening response
Executive Chef Bob Paradis, left, and sous chef Pat Byrne, right, prepare an eggplant lasagna in the kitchen at Bread for Life in Southington, Tuesday, July 20, 2021. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Executive Chef Bob Paradis, left, and sous chef Pat Byrne, right, prepare an eggplant lasagna in the kitchen at Bread for Life in Southington, Tuesday, July 20, 2021. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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Southington soup kitchen launches cooking videos 
Scott Castico, co-owner, grills a batch of hot dogs for customers at the new Frankies restaurant at 866 N. Colony Rd. in Wallingford, Tues., July 20, 2021. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Scott Castico, co-owner, grills a batch of hot dogs for customers at the new Frankies restaurant at 866 N. Colony Rd. in Wallingford, Tues., July 20, 2021. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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Frankie’s opens new Wallingford location in former convenience store
Colline Gernert, owner of Brunetti’s Luncheonette, sits in the longtime breakfast spot in Wallingford. Brunetti
Colline Gernert, owner of Brunetti’s Luncheonette, sits in the longtime breakfast spot in Wallingford. Brunetti
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Breakfast spot in Wallingford for sale after long closure
Assistant manager Brem Belcinski picks up an order of Reuben sandwiches for customers at Hop Haus in downtown Plantsville on Tuesday. Southington restaurants are offering specials for Restaurant Week. Photos by Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Assistant manager Brem Belcinski picks up an order of Reuben sandwiches for customers at Hop Haus in downtown Plantsville on Tuesday. Southington restaurants are offering specials for Restaurant Week. Photos by Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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Southington restaurants offering specials for Restaurant Week
Owner Wilmer Supliguicha stands in his new restaurant 122 Elm St. Tavern in Cheshire’s Watch Factory Shoppes. Mariah Melendez, special to the Record-Journal
Owner Wilmer Supliguicha stands in his new restaurant 122 Elm St. Tavern in Cheshire’s Watch Factory Shoppes. Mariah Melendez, special to the Record-Journal
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New restaurant opens in the Watch Factory Shoppes in Cheshire  
The Southington Zoning Board of Appeals recently approved a food truck to be operated on South Main Street. | File photo
The Southington Zoning Board of Appeals recently approved a food truck to be operated on South Main Street. | File photo
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Spanish soul food truck coming to Southington
Bar Manager Dan Hill pours a strawberry cider on Wednesday at New England Cider Company, 110 N. Plains Industrial Road, Wallingford. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Bar Manager Dan Hill pours a strawberry cider on Wednesday at New England Cider Company, 110 N. Plains Industrial Road, Wallingford. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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Drink menu changes at local breweries prompted by liquor license changes
Frankies signage on the front of the former Cumberland Farms at 866 N. Colony Rd., Wallingford, Fri., Mar. 26, 2021. A Frankies restaurant will be moving into the building after being approved by the Wallingford Planning and Zoning Committee in early March. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Frankies signage on the front of the former Cumberland Farms at 866 N. Colony Rd., Wallingford, Fri., Mar. 26, 2021. A Frankies restaurant will be moving into the building after being approved by the Wallingford Planning and Zoning Committee in early March. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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Popular hot dog restaurant coming to Wallingford