Arizona's dynamic food and dining scene was recently in the national spotlight when Food Network released a list of the best things to eat in the state as part of their United Plates of America series. The list was authored by contributing writer Jackie Alpers, a Tucson-based cookbook author. As such, some of her recommendations are based on restaurants that are available only in Tucson. But overall, we still thought the list was a pretty good representation of the state, specifically five dishes that you can find almost anywhere in Arizona. These are the five Arizona foods we're totally on board with that made Food Network's list, and where to get them in metro Phoenix.

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Charro Cowboy Beans What is Sonoran Cuisine and why is it so special? And a recipe for Charro Beans the type of saucy, whole pinto beans cowboys (charros) eat in old Western movies. From Taste of Tucson cookbook author J...

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Jackie Alpers | Sonoran Corner | Substack Explore the Sonoran-style Southwestern cuisine of the Sonoran Desert region north of the Arizona/Sonora border through fun, creative recipes and award winning food photography, from Taste of Tucson co...

I've started a newsletter called Sonoran Corner where I explore the regional cuisine of the Sonoran Desert north of the Arizona/Sonora border through recipes and food photography. I’d be honored if you would join me and subscribe. jackiealpers.substack.com

roast goose taco with hoisin sauce green onion, cabbage blend and salsa macha. Recipe and photo by Jackie Alpers

Goose tacos inspired by Peking Duck with hoisin sauce, scallions and carrots, cabbage and Salsa Macha. Get the recipe recipes.jackiealpers.com/roast-goose-...

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"Marissa explores the epicurean delights of Buddy the Elf, with the author of The Unofficial Elf Cookbook. Yes, there will be spaghetti with candy and maple syrup, plus recipes for cotton balls, VHS sugar cookies and other delights from the Christmas classic. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

Crispy Tortilla Stars with Guacamole Topped with chunky guacamole and jewel-like pomegranate seeds, these crispy star-shaped tortilla bites From The Unofficial Elf Cookbook bring holiday joy.

Get my recipe for crispy guacamole star bites with jewel-like pomegranate seeds from The Unofficial Elf Cookbook. It's a fun holiday-themed snack or appetizer inspired by both the movie Elf and Tucson's Sonoran-style cuisine. Also, please buy the cookbook!
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Vegetarian tamale pie topped with mole sauce. Food photography and recipe by Jackie Alpers from The Unofficial Elf Cookbook.

My recipe for Sonoran-style vegetarian tamale pie from The Unofficial Elf Cookbook is topped with a quick & easy molé sauce made with peanut butter, tahini and Dutch process cocoa. It's slightly sweet and very chocolatey yet still appropriate for dinner. recipes.jackiealpers.com/vegetarian-t...

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