Mexican

Leftover Quesadillas

Our favorite el cheapola Mexican restaurant recently closed down. This is sad, not just because we enjoyed the company of the owner and the staff and the food was pretty darn good for the price, but because now we have to A) find a new place not too far away or B) make our MexicanContinue reading “Leftover Quesadillas”

Four-Alarm Tortillas

It was a bacon smokin’ Saturday yesterday so I decided I wanted something simple for dinner – tacos. As usual, my simple dinner grew and expanded into a monster. Before the pork sides were even snugly in the smoker, the menu had become grande. I started off with bean dip. Test Subject Bill loves Frito’sContinue reading “Four-Alarm Tortillas”

24 Pounds of Tomatoes

Clearly, the fall school semester has begun. That’s when I practically drop off the face of the earth. But I’m surfacing this morning to reminisce about the fun I had with tomatoes this summer. Although it almost still feels like summer in Georgia…kind of annoying as I’m ready to start wearing sweaters! I was actuallyContinue reading “24 Pounds of Tomatoes”

Simple Snacking Kung Fu

Ever since I learned how to make guacamole, it has been a staple in our house. If I’m making anything Mexican related, there will be guacamole. And why not? It’s so easy and freaking delicious. To kick things up a notch, I made my own chips to go with it this time. Again, super easy.Continue reading “Simple Snacking Kung Fu”

The Spice is Right

Apparently I’ve been on a spicy roll lately. I was quietly perusing the farmer’s market and came across these fantastic looking poblanos. I had to have some. Suddenly all my weekend cooking plans were completely rearranged, all due to some chiles. Poblanos just beg to be stuffed, and these ones were no different. Earlier thisContinue reading “The Spice is Right”

Yo Quiero Enchiladas

Many moons ago my mom showed me an easy enchilada recipe. After a series of adjustments, this is pretty much how I’ve been making them for the past eight or nine years: brown ground beef. Fill flour tortilla with beef, some canned enchilada sauce, chipotle sauce, roll up. Put them in a glass baking dish,Continue reading “Yo Quiero Enchiladas”

Stuff it

First of all, happy new year from the kung fu kitchen! Hope it’s filled with good eats, peace and happiness! My first blog of 2009 revolves around stuffing it. In this case, I’ve roasted and stuffed some beautiful shrimp stuffed poblanos. This was the first time I roasted peppers at home. Or anywhere else forContinue reading “Stuff it”