stuffed peppers w/ green salsa Back before there were a (seemingly) endless number of food blogs on the internet, there were a few I followed pretty religiously. 101 Cookbooks, Sprouted Kitchen, Seven Spoons, and one of my all time favorites: Kimberly Hasselbrink’s The Year in Food. I was new to the idea of blogs, but suddenly I spent all my time at the office procrastinating instead of working. What I was going to make that night for dinner became far more important to me that any client project I had on my plate. I was drawn to these blogs not because I needed to get dinner on the table in 30 minutes – I was enamored with their images and how they made me want to try new foods. Instead of going to the store with a recipe (which never really worked for me anyway), I began going to the market to see what looked good that day. I learned to pick up a new vegetable because it was pretty and figure out what to make with it later. It’s (of course) beautiful and full of so many creative, inspiring, seasonal ideas. Notes
Slow-Cooker Black Bean Enchiladas Slow Cooker Enchiladas Serves 4-6 1/2 yellow onion, diced small1/2 bell pepper, diced small (any color)1 16-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed1 cup frozen corn2 teaspoons chili powder1 teaspoon cumin1 teaspoon salt1 1/2 cups cheese, shredded and divided - we like monterey jack2 16-ounce jars of your favorite salsa12 6"-8" tortillas, flour or cornOptional: 1 cup leftover meat - chicken, pork, hamburger, or shredded beef In a medium bowl, mix together the onion, pepper, black beans, corn, spices, meat (if using), and just 1/2 cup of the cheese. Scoop about 1/3 cup into one of the tortillas, roll it up, and nestle it into the bottom of the crock pot. Continue with the remaining filling and tortillas to create a second layer. Serve the enchiladas with the remaining salsa. Additional Notes: • You can cook the enchiladas for longer (6-8 hours on LOW), but we found that the tortillas in the middle start to get mushy while the ones touching the sides of the cooker get crispy.
Black Bean & Toasted Corn Tacos Recipe nutritional information Makes 4 tacos 30 minutes or fewer Surprise! 1 cup cooked black beans ½ cup prepared salsa 2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.) 2 ½ tsp. ground cumin, divided 1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed ¼ tsp. ground black pepper 4 6-inch corn tortillas 12 baby spinach leaves ½ cup jarred roasted red pepper strips ¼ cup coarsely chopped cilantro 2 small green onions, finely chopped (¼ cup) ¼ cup crumbled cotija or feta cheese, optional 1. 2. 3. May/June 2010 p.67 Black Bean and Corn Chilaquiles with Roasted Tomato and Chipotle Sauce Recipe nutritional information Serves 8 This traditional Mexican dish was originally devised as a way to use stale corn tortillas. 1 small white onion, cut into 8 wedges 2 lb. 1. 2. 3. 4. April 2008 p.56
Quesadillas de Pollo These Chicken Quesadillas or Quesadillas de Pollo are absolutely delicious and they make a satisfying lunch or weeknight dinner. They are creamy and full of flavor and are a fantastic way to use your leftover chicken. I’m telling you, this might be my new favorite quesadilla recipe and I am going to make it over and over again. You can serve them with guacamole, or with tomato or tomatillo salsa. Buen provecho! Ingredients (5 quesadillas) Cooking Spray or olive oil3/4 cup cream cheese, softened1 teaspoon chili powder or to your taste1 teaspoon ground cuminSalt and pepper1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon onion powder1/4 cup chopped cilantro1 green onion, finely chopped2 cups shredded cooked chicken1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese1/2 cup shredded Monterrey Jack Cheese10 flour tortillas Directions In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, chili, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, cilantro, green onions, chicken and shredded cheese.
Vegetarian Mexican Tacos - Simple Easy to Cook Recipe by Archana's Kitchen Vegetarian Mexican Tacos is a very popular Mexican dish, that has the crisp tacos filled with salads, beans and topped with cheddar cheese and sour cream. The stuffing for these Taco shells is so varied that recipes get evolved according to the taste palates. In Mexico you will find that tacos are of the soft kind. The crisp tacos seemed to have originated with the proliferation of taco stands during the late fifties. The crisp-fried corn tortilla in a U-shape is filled with layers of hot baked beans, sliced lettuce, diced tomatoes and grated cheese (usually cheddar). These Vegetarian Mexican Tacos can make a sumptuous and healthy dinner for a family. Makes: 12 tacos Ingredients to make the Vegetarian Mexican Tacos Method Serving the Vegetarian Mexican Taco’s
7 Ways to Use Nasturtiums in Food Steps Method 1 Preparation 1Use any part of the nasturtium. The leaves, seed pods and flowers are all edible.[1] The flavour is a cross between mustard and slight sweetness. Method 2 Adding to salads 1Use the leaves in a salad. Method 3 Using nasturtiums as caper substitutions 1Use the seed pods (green) as a good substitute for capers. Method 4 Making nasturtium condiments 1Use a combination of leaves and seeds. Method 5 Adding as a garnish 1Add the flowers to savory dishes and desserts, to given them a touch of elegance. Method 6 Stuffed nasturtiums These little delicacies are perfect for afternoon tea finger nibbles. 1Select large, whole flowers in good condition. Method 7 Making a nasturtium omelette 1Cut the runner beans into thin slices. Reader Questions and Answers Ask a Question Tips Nasturtium fritters are also a delicious way to enjoy nasturtium flowers and leaves.Tone down the mustardy bite of nasturtiums by adding a softener such as sugar, honey or syrup. Warnings Sources and Citations
Carne Asada Soft Tacos It’s almost Cinco de Mayo! Any excuse to make Mexican food, is a great celebration to me! I developed a simple and completely flavorful marinade for carne asada beef or flank steak, that marinates for an hour, is grilled for a few minutes and presto, restaurant style carne asada tacos are ready! I hope you guys can find this tortilla bread that I have pictured below. It makes the best soft tacos ever, no joke. Be sure to take a peek at my Creamy Salsa and Black Bean Nachos that I developed for Kraft as well Break out your sombreros, maracas, chips and salsa, it’s Mexican night!! Left: Tia Rosa Tortilla Bread, onion, garlic, avocado, carne asada beef (flank steak), red bell pepper, ground cumin, corn, olive oil and lime juice Here’s the beef, it will come in one rectangular piece that you will later slice Let’s start the marinade. Add some lime juice to olive oil. Now add your cumin, salt and pepper. Grab a big ziplock bag and add your onions/garlic, beef, and marinade. 2 cloves minced garlic
Veggie Tacos Recipe Packaged corn tortillas vary in quality. Look for a thick tortilla, it will hold up better in the cooking. Otherwise, if your tortillas are more fragile, you may need to double them up - 2 per taco. Method 1 Heat a tablespoon or two of oil in a large sauté pan on medium high heat. 2 You are going to want to heat up the tortillas first, first to soften them, and then to melt the cheese. 2a Preparing tortillas on the stove-top Heat a dollop of olive oil (or other vegetable oil) in a large cast iron frying pan, on medium high. 2b Preparing tortillas in the microwave Place a paper towel (or half a paper towel) on the heating surface of your microwave. 3 Open the tacos and spoon some of the cooked veggie filling into them.
Stuffed Bell Peppers With all the decadent things I've been posting lately, you might start to think that we eat dessert all the time at our house. While that might not meet with any complaints from my husband, that's hardly the case. I'd say most of the time we try to be fairly healthy. My mom is the same way, so she and I love sharing recipes back and forth when we find good ones. When she was here visiting she told me we had to make these stuffed bell peppers that she loves. She said, with an emphatic nod, that they were from Dr. Anyway, we made the bell peppers for dinner while my parents were here and they were delicious! Somewhat. Stuffed Bell Peppers HeatOvenTo350 Published 04/20/2011 Ingredients Instructions Heat oven to 350. Recipe Source: Dr. With all the decadent things I've been posting lately, you might start to think that we eat dessert all the time at our house. Anyway, we made the bell peppers for dinner while my parents were here and they were delicious! Somewhat. Stuffed Bell Peppers Ingredients