I love skirt steak, but the price has gotten out of hand in the past few years. That is why I was very excited other day when I came across some skirt steak on sale at the grocery store. Carne asada is a term that translates to “grilled meat” in Spanish, and is a marinated … Continue reading “Carne Asada Tacos With Mango Pinnaple Pico de Gallo and Chimichuri”
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 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”
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 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 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”
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”
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”
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 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”
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