So – is this authentic huevos rancheros? Probably not. But that is what makes cooking so great – you can take staple ingredients of a dish and completely make it your own and make it unique. I love a good huevos rancheros and find myself gravitating towards it everytime we go out for brunch onContinue reading “Huevos Rancheros”
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Steak Street Tacos
Here we are again with another taco recipe – we all know my love (and slight obsession) with tacos. This recipe is probably my best yet though. It’s easy and the closest I have gotten to authentic street tacos that I crave on a regular basis. It is also probably the fewest ingredients I haveContinue reading “Steak Street Tacos”
Gracia
GRACIA – this cute little spot is located in Ballard serving up some incredible tacos. We ordered 3 – Al Pastor (top), Campechanos (middle), and Shrimp (bottom). The Campechanos was our favorite – it was filled with carne aside, bacon, chorizo, roasted pork, charred tomatillo salsa, onion and radish. The Al Pastor is filled withContinue reading “Gracia”
Sushi Tostada
Another fusion dish I experimented with! This is basically sushi on a tostada – honestly, it is more asian than fusion, but the tostada is mexican so it counts! This dish is fresh, light, crunchy, and spicy. If you love sushi and raw fish, then this is a great one for you! You can useContinue reading “Sushi Tostada”
Short Rib Tostada
I have been really in to fusion dishes lately and trying to explore different flavor profiles to create unique dishes. This one is inspired by mexican and asian flavors and ingredients. The base uses a tostada and black beans, which are typical in mexican dishes. The short ribs are then braised in soy sauce, riceContinue reading “Short Rib Tostada”
Carne Asada Quesadilla
The most time consuming thing in this recipe is making the caramelized onions. They take a lot of patience, but they yield a big reward. I love caramelized onions and will typically order a dish if it incorporates them because they are so delicious. They give such a deep flavor with a hint of sweetness,Continue reading “Carne Asada Quesadilla”
Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Crema
I’ve said it before and I will say it again – I LOVE tacos. They are in my top 3 foods that I could without a doubt eat for the rest of my life with no complaints. There is just so much flavor and so many combinations, so you never get bored! These are someContinue reading “Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Crema”
Chicken Burrito Bowls
Mexican food is a staple in our house. It is so versatile and offers so many dishes. It is also pretty much always guaranteed to be flavorful, I mean – meat, cheese, beans and salsa in some combination is always delicious! I feel that is it always pretty quick to whip up and keeps everyoneContinue reading “Chicken Burrito Bowls”
Cactus
Each time I go to Cactus, I become more and more impressed with them. They offer delicious Mexican eats, but with a fresher, lighter twist to them! They offer fajitas, enchiladas, tacos, tamales, carne aside, and more! They also have a great selection of drinks and make some delicious margaritas! This is a great placeContinue reading “Cactus”
Taco Salad
Taco Salads are great – the have all the wonderful taco fillings with a little less guilt, less carbs, and more veggies. Growing up, my mom used to make taco salads almost every week! I loved them – they are easy to throw together and you can add just about anything. I prefer mine onContinue reading “Taco Salad”