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Like our own little version of Best Thing I Ever Ate - sometimes, the Short Order staff tastes foodstuffs so unbelievably delicious that we can't stop talking, Tweeting, Instagramming, Facebooking, dreaming and writing about them. A recent brunchtime visit to Jake's Del Mar in coastal Del Mar, California, produced just such an experience.

While everything we ate at Jake's was painstakingly prepared -- the breakfast potatoes stood out. They were the best we've ever eaten by far. And we're brunch junkies. When we bit into these rosy red, rich potato delights, the first words out of our mouths were - "What's in these, crack?"

Luckily for all involved, there's no crack. Just good old-fashioned heavy cream, cheese and plenty of other additives that turn these into an epic breakfast affair. Make 'em for your significant other this Sunday morning, and you'll be in his/her good graces for the foreseeable future. Trust us.

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If you've been celebrating Cinco de Mayo as long as we have -- you might be over the standard drink-cheap-margaritas -till-you-puke plans. So if you're looking for a more refined (yet still booze-heavy) approach to the holiday -- we've got you covered.

This year, instead of shooting tequila - you can sip it. Casa Dragones is a smooth, small-batch sipping tequila. That means - no limes, no salt, no neon-green margarita mix. Just a good old-fashioned Mexican beverage that makes for a classier way to celebrate Cinco.

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"As your mother tells you, and my mother certainly told me, it is important, she always used to say, always to try new things."

Tonight is the premiere of the much anticipated new television series, Hannibal, based on the "Hannibal the Cannibal" character from Thomas Harris' Red Dragon, Silence of the Lambs, and Hannibal novels.

In homage to the serial killer gourmand and his namesake television show, we bring you some Hannibal-inspired recipes culled from equally morbid blogs from around the world.

Don't expect 'double handburger and finger fries'. Unlike real life serial killer and cannibal Jeffrey Dahmer, Dr. Lecter has refined tastes, including a love of opera, Bach, and human sweetbreads.

The recipes on the show had to reflect Lecter's fine palate, so we thought we could be of help, but producers wouldn't return our calls begging for a consulting gig, instead hiring James Beard Award winner, chef José Andrés to consult on gourmet cannibal recipes.

If the dishes below whet your appetite, check out the The Cannibal's Cookbook: Recipes and Remedies for Human Sacrifice for further inspiration.

If wine pairings aren't your forte, don't fret. You can always follow Dr. Lecter's advice and go with a nice Chianti.

Bon appétit!

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Towards the end of last year, Les Dames d'Escoffier Miami, a local organization dedicated to honoring Julia Child, celebrated what would have been the Dame's 100th birthday with a series of events.

Taking part in the birthday bash at the Freedom Tower event was Soyka, who became so enamored of Child's recipe for chocolate almond cake, that it added the dish to its menu.

Soyka shared the recipe with us so of course we're paying it forward by sharing it with you. Bon appétit!

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The big game is this Sunday, and if you're a fan of football, you're surely planning what to make, what to buy, and delegating who's in charge of the clean-up.

We asked Blue Collar's chef/owner Danny Serfer for a recipe to spice up the average potato skins, pretzels, and chips on game day.

"This is a nice Super Bowl dish because when you first look at it, it seems like a regular dip or salad that you put on a plate; you expect it to be average like everything else," Serfer says. "Then you take a bite and you're like, 'Holy shit! Bacon and shrimp!'"

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Lee Klein

Papo's pig usually ends up on a Pan con Lechon.

It's hard to argue against lechon asado as the perfect Christmas Eve meal. The slow-roasted cut that's loved year-round from the Caribbean to the Southern Cone is culled from a different part of the pig than holiday ham. And it isn't prepared the same way.

This isn't that massive turkey your mother prepared when you were growing up in Michigan, New Jersey or Connecticut. If you've wanted to try your hand at lechon for Christmas, but haven't been able to muster the courage, don't worry; we've got you covered.

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Courtesy of Michael's Genuine Food & Drink and Hedy Goldsmith

Red Velvet Twinks. Even better than the ones we had as kids.

The last batch of Twinkies has left the building. According to Fox News, the very last shipment of Twinkies was shipped to Chicago's Jewel-Osco grocery chain this week. 20,000 boxes of Twinkies, and 5,000 boxes of Ding Dongs, Zingers, and Orange Cupcakes were flying out of the store, in what was dubbed, "Twinkie Tuesday."

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If you're mourning the loss of a childhood friend, fret not, because Miami's own magical oven elf is here to save the day.

Michael's Genuine Food & Drink's pastry chef and author of Baking Out Loud, Hedy Goldsmith, has shared her recipe for Red Velvet Twinks with us. Even better than the classic snack cake, Goldsmith makes hers with red velvet cake, resulting in a delightful and festive treat for the holidays -- or any day.
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Freddy and Danielle Kaufmann

There's a lot of debate at Thanksgiving tables over whose stuffing, or dressing, is best. Should it be put it inside the bird and cooked? Cooked it as a casserole? What kind of bread should you use? We may never know the right answers.

One thing, however, is for sure. Stuffing is far better with sausage in it, especially when some of the ingredients have been cooked in the sausage's rendered pork fat. Frederick (Freddy) and Danielle Kaufmann, the husband and wife team behind Proper Sausages, have become fast favorites among chefs and farmer's market enthusiasts since they started slinging gourmet links earlier this year.

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The Genuine Hospitality Group

We've asked Miami's hottest chefs and bartenders for tips and recipes to make your turkey day the most delicious ever. And we are sharing a few recipes or tips, along with some thoughts from each chef on what the holiday means to them.

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- Thanksgiving in Miami: Recipes and Guides

Michael's Genuine Food & Drink lives up to its "genuine" label for serving honest and delicious food that's fresh and local. So when we asked Michael Schwartz for a recipe, we knew it would be full of the flavors we crave this season.

Michael explains why this squash dish belongs on your family table this Thanksgiving:

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Courtesy of Epicure Gourmet Market

Thanksgiving is only a week away. Friends and family are making the trek to Miami for a little well-needed sunshine and you're tasked with preparing a fabulous dinner. Don't stress because Short Order's got your back. We've asked Miami's hottest chefs and bartenders for tips and recipes to make your turkey day the most delicious ever. Each day, we'll share a recipe or tip with you, along with some thoughts from each chef on what the holiday means to them.

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A Thanksgiving feast isn't complete without copious amounts of carbs. From fluffy stuffing to fresh baked dinner rolls, starches add that je ne sais quoi to the lavish spread.

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