While a margarita is one of my favorite cocktails, I learned during a trip to Riviera Maya, Mexico that good tequila is sipped plain – without the other ingredients like Cointreau, lemon and lime juice. I attended a few tequila tastings and naturally found the most expensive brands tasted best.
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Autumn Tian of Beets, Potatoes and Tomatoes
From Martha Stewart’s Living Magazine, October 2014.
First of all, I needed to know what a “tian” was. Definition: a dish of finely chopped vegetables cooked in olive oil and then baked au gratin or a large oval earthenware cooking pot traditionally used in Provence.

While flipping through ta copy of Living Magazine, I saw a gorgeous photo of this recipe and decided I had to try it. I love beets and thought it looked like an impressive dish to take to a party or serve guests. I think it would look lovely on a Thanksgiving table or Christmas buffet.
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