Tag: lunamor’s larder
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Make-It Monday: Mjango Unchained Al Pastor
Layers of marinated pork, caramelized pineapple, and unapologetic flavor — cooked low and slow like the taco gods intended. Serves: 6–8 tacos (about 3–4 people)Total Time: 5–6 hours (including marination)• Prep time: 30 minutes• Marinate: 4+ hours (overnight ideal)• Cook time: 1½–2 hours Why It Works: Traditional al pastor is marinated in a smoky, achiote-heavy…
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Make-It Monday: Base Layer Shakshuka
A bright, warming skillet of tomatoes, peppers, and spice — anchored by Base Layer and crowned with a golden egg. Serves: 2–3Total Time: 30–35 minutes• Prep time: 10 minutes• Cook time: 20–25 minutes Why It Works: Shakshuka’s natural acidity, sweetness, and spice from simmered tomatoes and peppers is the perfect canvas for Base Layer, Lunamor’s…
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Sichuan Braised Eggplant with Thyme Musheen
Silky, spicy, numbing, and herby in all the right ways. Serves: 2–3 as a main, 4 as a sideTotal Time: 45–50 minutes• Prep time: 15–20 minutes (including salting the eggplant)• Cook time: 25–30 minutes Why It Works: This recipe brings together the rich umami of fermented broad bean paste, the electrifying buzz of Sichuan peppercorns,…
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Peaches, Guava, and Microbes: The Unexpected Chemistry Behind Our Favorite Flavors
At Lunamor’s Larder, our sauces more than just spicy, they’re alive. Behind every bottle is a microbial ballet, a carefully managed chemical journey that transforms raw ingredients into vibrant, shelf-stable symphonies of flavor. And while we love the punch of reapers and the zing of vinegar, some of our most beguiling flavors, Peaches Christ and…
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Make-It Monday: Peaches Christ! Smoked Bacon
Sweet heat meets smoky meat in this unforgettable twist on traditional bacon. Serves: Makes ~2–3 lbs finished bacon (15–20 servings depending on slice thickness)Total Time: 8–9 days• Active prep time: 30 minutes• Cure time: 7 days• Pellicle formation: 12–24 hours• Smoke time: 2–3 hours• Chill and slice: 1 hour+ Why It Works: This bacon recipe…
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Make-It Monday: Strawberried Alive Grilled Cheese
Sweet, tart, spicy, and gooey—a grilled cheese that doesn’t play by the rules.Serves: 1–2 | Prep time: 10 min | Cook time: 8 min Why This Works: Strawberried Alive’s blend of strawberry, balsamic, and Fresno chili brings tang, sweetness, and a creeping heat. Add that to melty cheese and buttery toast, and it’s a gourmet…
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Make-It Monday: You Guava Be Kidding Me Muffaletta
Savory, salty, sweet, and fire-breathing—this sandwich brings the party.Serves: 4–6 | Prep time: 20 min | Rest time: 1–4 hours Why This Works: A muffaletta is already a flavor bomb of cured meats, cheese, and olive salad. You Guava Be Kidding Me adds a tangy, fruity, searing-hot layer that cuts through the fat and amplifies…
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Make-It Monday: Mjango Unchained Mango Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Savory, fiery, tropical fusion in every crisp bite.Serves: 2–4 | Prep time: 15 min | Cook time: 10 min Why This Works: Mjango Unchained brings mango, pineapple, and Carolina Reaper into perfect balance—sweet, savory, and intense. These quick lettuce wraps tame the fire with crunchy lettuce, tender chicken, and a pop of citrus, making it…
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Make It Monday: Peaches Christ Breakfast Burrito
Sweet heat, soft eggs, and crispy edges—this burrito is your salvation.Serves: 2 | Prep time: 10 min | Cook time: 15 min Why It Works: Peaches Christ brings depth and blistering heat, but when it meets melty cheese, fluffy eggs, and sweet roasted potatoes, it becomes divine. This remix transforms last night’s sweet potato taco…
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Make-It Monday: Strawburied Alive Spicy Chocolate Sundaes
Sweet, tart, smoky, and just enough burn to keep you coming back for one more bite.Serves: 2 | Prep time: 10 min | No cook Why This Works: Strawburied Alive is built on a rich base of strawberry and balsamic with Fresno chilies for a slow, warming burn. Pair that with dark chocolate, ice cream,…