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Masa Versus Cornmeal: What’s the Difference?

Masa Versus Cornmeal: What’s the Difference?

by Jackie Alpers

What’s the difference between cornmeal and masa harina? How is masa used to make corn tortillas? Can cornmeal be used in tortillas? Get the answers and recipe for Sonoran corn tortillas from Taste of Tucson cookbook author Jackie Alpers.

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The Unofficial Elf Cookbook by Jackie Alpers

About Jackie Alpers

Food photography by Alpers of loaded hot dogs is an American Photography 41 winner.
Jackie Alpers 2025 World Food Photography Awards for Food Influencer and Food in the Field
Tucson City of Gastronomy designation for Taste of Tucson cookbook

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Peking-inspired Sonoran-style roast goose tacos with shredded cabbage, carrots, Salsa Macha and hoisin sauce. Food photography and recipe by Jackie Alpers.

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