Would you eat an alligator pear? 🤔

Our Tuesday trivia might just make you hungry. [View this email in your browser]( Can you solve this tasty trivia? This common ingredient is called an “alligator pear” in some countries, or a “butter pear” in others. [Click for the Answer]( WHAT TO EAT Starters & Sides Your main course needs some healthy competition. Everything Bagel Pigs in a Blanket Dress up classic pigs in a blanket with everything bagel seasoning and a spicy, herby dip. [Make ‘Em]( Cheesy Spinach & Artichoke Dip Decadent, creamy, and perfect for practically any occasion, this iconic dip might outshine dinner. [Make It]( Brussels Sprouts Caesar Salad Replace the classic romaine base with Brussels sprouts in this creamy Caesar salad. [Make It]( Potato Wedge Cheese Pie Finally, a respectable version of cheese fries that you can serve at your “grown-up” dinner party. [Make It]( SPONSORED BY WENDY’S Take your hamburger game to the next level. 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Get ready for a low country boil paired with a bottle of crisp Saldo Chenin Blanc;  Puerto Rican cuisine alongside the bold flavors of Unshackled Cabernet Sauvignon; and classic duck magret served with The Prisoner Cabernet Sauvignon. Tune in every Monday at 7/6c for new episodes! [Watch Episode 2]( A SPICY Q&A Just add hot sauce. Meet [Alex Hill]( Cook, food blogger, and host of our new show “[Spice Spice Baby]( TASTEMADE: What inspired you to start cooking and how did that passion evolve into sharing your meals on social? ALEX HILL: My mom is the reason I fell in love with cooking. She was so effortless in the kitchen. I just fell in love with the whole process of cooking at a young age and it evolved into bringing people together as I got older. I originally wanted to go to culinary school, but couldn't afford it — but it didn't stop me from pursuing my passion. I started sharing on social through my food blog in 2017 because I wanted to do something for myself outside of my job, but ultimately knew I wanted to be in food full time — but didn't know how! Fast forward six years and I'm on Tastemade! What kinds of cultural or familial influences have shaped your cooking? My mother's side of the family for sure. My mom is Puerto Rican so I  grew up with amazing cooks in the family starting from my grandfather who was a phenomenal cook. It definitely runs in the family! Can you share a specific moment or event where you realized the power of food in bringing people together? This may sound corny, but it's when people stop me in public or send me a DM and they say how they either cooked this for someone special in their life or for themselves. And I just see the confidence and joy in them being proud of how the dish came out or their family's reaction to the dish. It just proves that cooking is love! How do you encourage others to explore their culinary creativity in the kitchen? I always say it's okay to mess up! I still mess up, I'm not a Michelin-star chef and don't strive to be. I just want to instill confidence in people that they can truly cook anything! What's one of your favorite moments from Spice Spice Baby that you're excited for people to see? Definitely the Hispanic Heritage episode. It's a love letter and a thank you to my mom, she is the reason I cook today! ON OUR FEED Get out of your weeknight dinner rut by scrolling through Alex Hill’s recipes. [Watch on Instagram]( Want to see your work here? 👀 Introduce your brand to hundreds of thousands of foodies, DIYers, and travel-lovers like you. [Advertise in our Newsletter](mailto:advertise@tastemade.com?subject=null&body=null) [Facebook icon]( [Instagram icon]( [Pinterest icon]( [TikTok icon]( [YouTube icon]( [Twitter icon]( Was this email forwarded to you? [Sign up!]( Copyright (C) 2023 Tastemade. All rights reserved. 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