Having lived on or near the border my entire life, and traveled extensively in Peru, you'll find an emphasis on Peruvian and Mexican... I focus on local, seasonal, and sustainable (whenever possible) ingredients and creative recipes in all categories!
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Reader favorites (and some of mine too!)
🌷 Cinco de Mayo Favorites
Beyond Mere Sustenance is Latin focused, so I definitely have some favorites for this fun holiday!
🌮 By Cuisine
While I emphasize Mexican and Peruvian recipes, some of my most popular are American/Eclectic and Global...
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About Tamara
Recipe Developer, Food Photographer, Blogger
Hola from the Rio Grande Valley in south Texas! I'm Tamara, the recipe developer, cocktail mixologist, photographer, and writer behind Beyond Mere Sustenance.
👩🏻🍳 Recent Recipes
The most recent recipes published on Beyond Mere Sustenance...
🍲 Main Dishes by Protein
You'll find breakfast, lunch, and dinner mains grouped by protein...
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🍸 Beverages
Cocktails (of course!), non-alcoholic drinks, and smoothies... anything in a glass or cup!
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🍚 Side Dishes
Healthy, delicious, and unique sides to pair with your fabulous mains!
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🥗Salads
This category includes both main and side salads with vibrant flavors and healthy ingredients...
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🍿 Appetizers and Snacks
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🍨 Desserts
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🥣 Soups and Stews
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