Taco Soup

Taco Soup – a perfect Sukkot meal As the weather has gotten colder, like all of us, I’m making soups more often. And lately I’ve been obsessing over this Taco Soup! I got the recipe inspiration from Mayra Wendolyne of @low.carb.love on Instagram. Once you make this soup, you’ll be craving it for a while, … Continue reading “Taco Soup”

Mojo Chicken Tacos

This coming Thursday is Cinco de Mayo, a holiday that celebrates the Mexican army defeating the French in the battle of Battle of Puebla in 1862. It is not Mexican Independence Day. That is September 16. To many on this side of the Rio Grande, it is a great excuse to eat Mexican food.  Mojo … Continue reading “Mojo Chicken Tacos”

Fish Tacos With Mango Peach Pico De Gallo

Fish Tacos The “Three Weeks” are upon us and we are fast approaching the “Nine Days“.  During the Nine Days many Ashkenazi Orthodox Jews refrain from eating meat and poultry. Fish is often the go to protein for many people during that time. I love tacos! Tacos are the worlds most flexible food. You can … Continue reading “Fish Tacos With Mango Peach Pico De Gallo”

Spicy Thai Basil Chicken Tacos

Why Thai Rachel and I both started small container gardening this year. Both of us had limited success.  One thing that did grow well for both of us was basil.  We figures why not do a basil ingredient challenge as we both already had it on hand. I grew three types of basil, but my … Continue reading “Spicy Thai Basil Chicken Tacos”

Fish Tacos With Mango Jalapeno Salsa and Fresh Red Cabbage and Daikon Slaw

Fish Tacos Fish is usually Rachel’s territory, but with the “Nine Days” upon us, I decided to try my hand at fish tacos. I do have to admit, fish is not my favorite food. If it is really fresh I will eat it, but it must be a variety that doesn’t taste too “fishy”. I … Continue reading “Fish Tacos With Mango Jalapeno Salsa and Fresh Red Cabbage and Daikon Slaw”

Cinco De Mayo: Italian Beef Tacos On Poblano Tortillas Topped With Pickled Red Onions and Roasted Tomatillo Salsa

Cinco De Mayo: Italian Beef Tacos On Poblano Tortillas Topped With Roasted Tomatillo Salsa and Pickled Red Onions I personally consider tacos the world’s most perfect food. There really in no wrong way to make a taco. Crunchy or soft, flour or corn, they are all good in my book.  As for proteins, tacos are … Continue reading “Cinco De Mayo: Italian Beef Tacos On Poblano Tortillas Topped With Pickled Red Onions and Roasted Tomatillo Salsa”

Cinco de Mayo: “Tostitos” Tacos

For the love of tacos I love tacos.  Well, to be fair, most tacos I eat are more “Tex-Mex” then truly authentic Mexican cuisine.  But I’ll take what I can get.  If I ever decided to open a kosher restaurant (and if I do, please send help ASAP), I would open an upscale taco bar.  … Continue reading “Cinco de Mayo: “Tostitos” Tacos”

Raw Walnut Tacos

The Challenge A few months ago, my co-worker texted me asking if I could give her some ideas for high-protein recipes (per instructions with her nutritionist), with the caveat of no meat, no tofu (but dairy is okay). My first question to her “what about nuts?” – and yes, luckily those were on the “do” … Continue reading “Raw Walnut Tacos”

Watermelon Tomato Salad

  End-of-Summer produce haul Why does summer always seem to FLY by? Maybe we’re all having too much fun (hopefully), or maybe we’re all too busy eating this delicious and fresh Watermelon Tomato Salad! This is a perfect use of your end-of-season tomatoes that you’ve worked hard to grow on your deck. I made the watermelon … Continue reading “Watermelon Tomato Salad”

Ricotta Chocolate Chip Cheesecake

Ricotta Chocolate Chip Cheesecake I can’t believe it’s already mid-July. Seriously, where did this year go already? Well, now that the 9 days before Tisha B’av are here, MYV presents you with some great meatless recipes, including my Ricotta Chocolate Chip Cheesecake. Truthfully, the 9 days always sneak up on me. Of course I know … Continue reading “Ricotta Chocolate Chip Cheesecake”