9/13/2013 7:55:38 PM |
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wolfyhp
Bradley, CA
44, joined Apr. 2008
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How many of you make these things from scratch? What are your favorite recipes?
I'll start with tacos, since that's what I'm making tonight. I don't make my own tortillas, as I don't have a press.
For beef filling I use: ancho chili, cumin, garlic, sage, and a dash each of red wine vinegar, cocoa powder and cinnamon. I use about a teaspoon of the vinegar and half that in cocoa, with the lightest dash of cinnamon. That's for hamburger or shredded beef.
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9/13/2013 8:10:25 PM |
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wolfyhp
Bradley, CA
44, joined Apr. 2008
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How many of you make these things from scratch? What are your favorite recipes?
I'll start with tacos, since that's what I'm making tonight. I don't make my own tortillas, as I don't have a press.
For beef filling I use: ancho chili, cumin, garlic, sage, and a dash each of red wine vinegar, cocoa powder and cinnamon. I use about a teaspoon of the vinegar and half that in cocoa, with the lightest dash of cinnamon. That's for hamburger or shredded beef.
For one lbs of meat, I use about one and a half tsp of the ground ancho and the cumin, each. About a half ysp of sage, and 2-4 cloves of garlic or 1 and a half tbsp granulated garlic. Sorry I forgot to list amounts above.
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9/16/2013 1:35:09 PM |
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wolfyhp
Bradley, CA
44, joined Apr. 2008
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I had a tortilla press and it sucked. I think I tossed it. just roll them out with a rolling pin. Once you get the hang of it it goes real fast. I used a cast iron pan to blister them and then I would freeze them and pull them out when i wanted them. I also made the whole wheat ones just let the dough rest a little under a damp towel.
Thanks for the tips. I figure I can use my lefse griddle to bake them off. I don't know where my cast iron cookware is. I had two sets, but haven't seen any of them since moving in January. Being physically limited by arthritis, most of my packing and moving was done by friends.
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10/1/2013 12:41:30 AM |
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leegrimes
Murrieta, CA
33, joined Sep. 2013
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For Hispanic cooking I usually don't go with a hard and fast recipe as too much depends on who I am cooking for. Just me I ramp the heat up pretty far. When cooking for me and my ex toned it down a little. If cooking at my parents house I have to tone it down a lot.
Aside from the traditional fare (tacos/burritos/etc.) one of the things I have become partial too for making would be chilaquiles. They are easy to throw together, can be left very simple or have a lot going on, and hold up extremely well as leftovers.
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10/3/2013 10:42:20 PM |
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wolfyhp
Bradley, CA
44, joined Apr. 2008
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Lee: What are cilaquiles?
Phina: My gypsy cousins all married Mexican women and they made the best Spanish rice for Gypsy Christmas. I can't duplicate it. It was a nice blend of cultures, Mexican, Romanian Gypsy and a little "Oakie."
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10/12/2013 10:51:02 PM |
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josecuervosilv
Downey, CA
42, joined Jun. 2010
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Lee: What are cilaquiles?
Phina: My gypsy cousins all married Mexican women and they made the best Spanish rice for Gypsy Christmas. I can't duplicate it. It was a nice blend of cultures, Mexican, Romanian Gypsy and a little "Oakie."
Chilaquiles are delicious, fried crunchy tortilla strips or chips simmered momentarily in a bit of salsa to soften them up. Finely chopped onion is added to them. Mexican cream and/or cheese can also be added, but not necessary.
Just like for Lee, most who are introduced to them love them. They can be a side or a whole meal if eggs or a meat is added to them.
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10/12/2013 11:09:56 PM |
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josecuervosilv
Downey, CA
42, joined Jun. 2010
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Accidental duplicate post.
[Edited 10/12/2013 11:11:21 PM ]
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10/13/2013 12:39:24 AM |
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nuhsworld
Brooklyn, NY
26, joined Jun. 2012
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I love carne asada. I can make it a little lol.
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10/19/2013 5:15:19 AM |
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tellitlkittis
Los Angeles, CA
63, joined Nov. 2012
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Ppupusas are quite delicious
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10/22/2013 7:56:29 PM |
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ladiebugg55
Redding, CA
61, joined Jun. 2012
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Being raised 12 miles from the mexico border I learned to cook authentic mexican food. My tacos and burritos are filled with slow cooked beef brisket that I shred. I also use pork carnitas and roasted chicken (never boil the chicken)..I make it all when it comes to mexican food. My spanish rice is terrific.
Italian dishes are also one of my specialties.
Im into chinese dishes lately and finally mastered general tso chicken..
I have a few french recipes but need to explore more before truly mastering french cuisine..
American dishes are a no brainer..
I enjoy testing foods i.e. spices, sauces, oils, herbs, big flavours..I enjoy baking every week as well..
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