Recipes with Rachel: Spicing up taco night - The Edwardsville Intelligencer |
- Recipes with Rachel: Spicing up taco night - The Edwardsville Intelligencer
- 18 best Mexican recipes for Cinco de Mayo - TODAY - TODAY
- Download this free cookbook filled with recipes from local Chinatown restaurants - Time Out New York
- Easy Brunch Recipes: 21 Brunch Ideas Anyone Can Make At Home - STYLECASTER
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Recipes with Rachel: Spicing up taco night - The Edwardsville Intelligencer Posted: 04 May 2021 05:57 PM PDT  If you're looking for a vegetarian, low carb dish, these Fajita Veggie Zucchini Boats are the perfect pick. Zucchini is great for using as an alternative to noodles or potatoes. Not to mention veggies are so filling and don't get enough credit for filling you up. I mentioned these are fajita boats — these are great for taco night if you're up for excluding the meat. The flavor is all there and you will love it. I top it with some salsa and sour cream. You could also add some black beans, too. Grab your zucchinis and let's get started. Fajita Veggie Zucchini Boats Prep time: 5 minutes | Cook time: 20 minutes | Total time: 25 minutes Ingredients 3 medium zucchini salt and black pepper 2 tbs olive oil 2 tbs salted butter 1 small yellow onion, chopped 2 tbs minced garlic 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1 orange bell pepper, chopped 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped 2 tsp chili powder (recipe calls for 1 tsp, but I like a little more) 1 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (recipe calls for 1/8 tsp) 1 cup shredded taco blend cheese (recipe calls for 1 cup grated pepper Jack cheese) Toppings: salsa, sour cream or crispy onions Recipe Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Prep your zucchini — take the zucchini, cut the ends off and slice them lengthwise. Using a spoon, scoop the seeds out of the middle creating a boat. Sprinkle them with salt and pepper. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil and butter. Once that's melted, add the garlic and stir. Let it cook for a minute and then add the peppers, onion, chili powder, cumin and cayenne pepper. Stir and cook until the veggies are starting to brown. Divide the veggies among the zucchini boats. Sprinkle the taco blend cheese on all of the boats. Bake for 12-14 minutes, until the cheese has melted and browned on top. To serve, add your toppings of choice.  |
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18 best Mexican recipes for Cinco de Mayo - TODAY - TODAY Posted: 04 May 2021 04:02 PM PDT While many Americans look forward to Cinco de Mayo as an excuse to enjoy a cold marg and tacos, and often mistake the date for Mexico's Independence Day, which is Sept. 16, theholiday actually celebrates a great victory in the country's history, when it defeated France at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. The triumph inspired the Mexican people and, six years later, the French were finally driven out of Mexico for good. Today, in the U.S., the holiday more broadly celebrates Mexican culture as a whole. So, to pay homage to the rich culture of Mexico, we're cooking up some mouthwatering recipes from Mexican and Mexican American chefs — including, of course, cold margs and tacos. Drinks Nathan Congleton / TODAY If you're not familiar with dragon fruit (also called pitaya), definitely give it a try in this cocktail. It has a flavor that's reminiscent of kiwi, but what's truly remarkable about it is its brilliant color. And to take this margarita to the next level, you can rim the glass with salt mixed with crushed dried rose petals.  Samantha Okazaki / TODAY Let this coconut-lime margarita transport you to the beach: You can taste the salty sea breeze in the rim and munch on toasted sweetened coconut with a sprinkle of lime zest as you sip along a creamy and luscious margarita. Appetizers Daniel Alvarez / St. Regis Punta Mita, Mexico To chef Gabriel Kolofon, his guacamole is more than just a dip — it symbolizes his heritage: "Once the avocado base of the guacamole is complete, I finish the dish by topping it with fresh cilantro, shredded cotija cheese and homemade pico de gallo to represent the green, white and red colors of the Mexican flag," he says. "The colors presented in the Mexican flag have great meaning. The green color signifies hope and prosperity, the white represents peace and the red symbolizes the blood of Mexican heroes."  Nathan Congleton / TODAY Even guac purists will fall in love with this sweet and spicy variation. The mango is bright, citrusy and fresh — the perfect foil for creamy, rich avocado. Then, when the chile heat kicks in, the flavor fiesta starts. We promise — you'll want heaping mounds on every chip.  Samantha Okazaki / TODAY Transform traditional guacamole into dessert with a swirl of passion fruit, fresh mint, sweet coconut and, of course, avocado, blended together with crunchy, refreshing jicama and topped with pomegranate seeds.  Getty Images This salsa is like a classic salsa verde but with the surprise addition of sweet-tart Granny Smith apples. It has an applesauce-like consistency, which is ideal for entertaining because it can sit out for a while without separating. We like to serve it with tortilla chips, on all types of tacos and over enchiladas. Tacos Views on the Road Birria tacos have exploded in popularity over the last couple of years, and there's a reason why: It takes a lot of elbow grease. Meat is slow-cooked to tenderness in a chile-based stew, and served up in tacos with the consommé, or broth, on the side for dipping. Every region of Mexico and every family has their own version of birria. This recipe, from sisters Stephanie and Cloud Ramos, includes a family secret that makes it irresistible.  Nathan Congleton / TODAY Beer-battered fish tacos get a major flavor upgrade with a homemade creamy slaw and a chipotle, peanut and sesame seed salsa.  The secret to the smokiest, most flavorful guacamole to top these tacos with, according to chef Juan Pablo Loza, is to char your chiles on the grill first.  Nathan Congleton / TODAY "This recipe reminds me of my hometown of Tijuana," said chef Marcela Valladolid about these flanken-cut beef tacos topped with mint and salsa verde. "I grew up eating this dish; it is one of my favorites. It is a great weekday meal for the family."  Stephanie & Cloud Ramos The Ramos sisters pack all the flavor into the marinade for these hearty tacos. It's simple enough to enjoy any night of the week but will always leave you satisfied, like you've been treated to a feast. Mains Samantha Okazaki / TODAY These Mexican sandwiches or tortas (called Chapata de Verduras al Cilantro con Queso Fresco) are easy to make and great for a Cinco de Mayo gathering or any get together. As a plus, they can be made ahead of time.  Nathan Congleton / TODAY When you want an all-in-one-pot dish, this stew with hearty potatoes and steak has a depth of flavor that develops with guajillo chiles, husked tomatillos and garlic cloves.  Betty Cortina-Weiss Sopa seca translates to "dry soup" in English, but it's not exactly a soup — it's more like a moist pasta casserole that's traditionally made with thin noodles, rice or even thin tortilla strips — and it's one of the most iconic dishes in Mexico.  Aaron Sanchez It's uncommon to see most types of seafood served with mole, according to chef Aarón Sánchez, but this dish will change your mind. The real beauty here is that salmon, with its richness and higher fat content, stands up well to this strong, flavorful sauce. Desserts Nathan Congleton / TODAY Soft, tender and delicate, this upside down cake with a tropical spin is perfect with a nice cup of tea or a cappuccino after a delicious meal (or anytime of day, really).  Samantha Okazaki / TODAY Elevate plain chocolate brownies with a hint of hot, smoky chipotle powder and dash of cinnamon. It's like Mexican hot chocolate you can slice through with a fork.  Samantha Okazaki / TODAY Conclude your celebration with this incredible cheesecake that perfectly balances sweet, slightly savory and creamy in every bite. Topped with pumpkin-brown sugar brittle, it's the sweetest way to salute the Mexican holiday.   |
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Download this free cookbook filled with recipes from local Chinatown restaurants - Time Out New York Posted: 04 May 2021 09:44 AM PDT Volunteer organization Send Chinatown Love has been doing a lot throughout the past year to support local businesses heavily impacted by COVID-19 in Chinatown neighborhoods all over New York. Its latest effort, a new free digital cookbook highlighting delicious recipes sourced from the very restaurants the organization helps support, is deserving of all of your attention. 
You can download Around the Roundtable: Recipes for Chinatown Favorites right here (a suggested donation of $15 is encouraged!). Fair warning: you'll want to get cooking right away. Among the book's standouts you'll find a recipe for Bodhi Kosher's sweet and sour ribs, another one for the furu sesame noodles at Junzi Kitchen, alongside New Win's Mongolian beef, the white chocolate matcha latte boba from Lazy Sundaes and Dr. Meifang's flu and prevention cure tea, as shared by Grand Tea & Imports. 
You'll notice a bit of history accompanying each recipe as well. The origin stories of these eateries are just as fascinating as the food they are currently offering, after all. "Consider this cookbook our version of a dinner turntable offering, overflowing with small business stories and revered family recipes that are within arm's reach no matter where you are in the world," reads the organization's official website. "With this cookbook, we look to pay homage to our communities in New York City, and invite you to share a seat at our table." 
In addition to bringing attention to the various local businesses through its new recipe collection, Send Chinatown Love partnered with female-founded online Asian grocery store Umamicart to launch two curated grocery collections inspired by the cookbook itself. A portion of the proceeds from the grocery sales will benefit the volunteer project itself. 
Each one of the two curated collections is available for next-day delivery in New York—so you've got no excuse not to cook yourself a nice dinner at home this week. Here are some details about both: The first one features the ingredients needed to make Wing Hing's baby shrimp fried rice, from frozen peeled shrimp to Napa cabbage, five pounds of Kokuho Rose pink medium grain rice and Urban Roots English peas. The second grocery list focuses on East Village restaurant 886's Taiwanese sausage fried rice recipe. Expect the order to include Chinese sweet sausage, organic green onions, Bull Head Sacha BBQ sauce and Lee Kum Kee chicken bouilon powder among other delicacies. 
Cooking for the benefit of others has never been this easy—so what are you still waiting for? Go download the cookbook and order some groceries, it's time to put your chef's hat on. Want to know what's cool in the city? Sign up to our newsletter for the latest and greatest from NYC and beyond.  |
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Easy Brunch Recipes: 21 Brunch Ideas Anyone Can Make At Home - STYLECASTER Posted: 04 May 2021 09:57 AM PDT Scroll To See More Images Ah, brunch. It's the perfect combination of breakfast and lunch and a great reason to drink champagne in the morning. Need I go on? You get the point—brunch is pretty damn perfect, even if you're the one making it. If you're sick and tired of trying to snag reservations and paying a bunch of money for eggs and toast, then you're in desperate need of this list of easy brunch recipes virtually anyone can make. When you imagine your perfect brunch lineup, what do you think of? Whatever you're fantasizing about, I can guarantee that this list probably has it. I'm talking yummy egg dishes, light-as-air scones, recipes that are either vegan or keto—right alongside a few plates that are chock-full of carbs, of course. I can basically guarantee that they will make you feel better after a long night out. And that's what Sunday brunch is for, am I right? Plus, these recipes are, like, really easy. You can make them even if you have close to zero cooking skills! Pull your pots and pans out from the cabinet above your stove, close your Seamless and DoorDash apps and get cooking. While some of these options do require some planning ahead, most of the ingredients here can be found in your pantry. Brunch doesn't need to be by-the-book, pf course, so feel free to adjust these recipes to fit your specific tastes and needs. Think of them as a jumping-off point for your next culinary journey. The options are endless—and very, very delicious. Read on to try 21 of my favorite brunch recipes. If only Gordon Ramsey could see you now.  
Courtesy of Trendgredient. 1. Quick & Creamy Cheese GritsGrits normally take a lot longer than 15 minutes to come together, but this recipe helps you whip them up in a flash. Behold: The perfect breakfast side dish your guests will beg you to make again and again. 
Courtesy of Debra Klein. 2. Morning Glory MuffinsMuffins are a brunch staple, so get them right with this easy-as-hell recipe from Debra Klein. Oh—and it's vegan (!) which means that just about anyone can enjoy them. 
Courtesy of Hostess With The Mostess. 3. Lemon Almond Pound CakeThis recipe is just an updated version of a boxed recipe, so no, it literally can't get any easier. Plus, that means that you can enjoy this baby even if you've got a nut allergy: The box is still just as good! Bonus points if you master those almond sliver flowers, too. 
Courtesy of Not Entirely Average. 4. Spinach Bacon & Bleu Cheese QuicheThis recipe had me at bleu cheese and spinach. Yes yes, a thousand times, yes! Pro Tip: use store-bought pie crust to make this recipe even easier than it already is. 
Courtesy of Home Sweet Farm Home. 5. Mini Lemon Blueberry Bundt CakesPerfect for a crowd, these mini lemon cakes are real crowd-pleasers. While it's best to eat these the morning you make 'em, I won't object to you baking these en masse and enjoying them every day of the week. Normalize mid-week brunch! 
Courtesy of Just As Tasty. 6. Baked Banana DonutsI mean, how good do these look? Do-nut stop me when I go in for seconds! This recipe is both gluten-free and eggless, so dietary restrictions be damned! 
Courtesy of Resplendent Kitchen. 7. Vegan Pink Beetroot HummusAs good as all of those sweet treats look, the perfect brunch meal should probably include some veggies too, right? Enter: this vegan hummus recipe. That vibrant pink hue will add some *color* to your table, too! 
Courtesy of Not Entirely Average. 8. Huguenot Church Blueberry Brunch CakeThis stunning brunch cake comes together in under an hour, so what are you waiting for? Seriously—you need to make this like, tomorrow morning. Berries make everything better; even coffee cake! 
Courtesy of Just As Tasty. 9. No Yeast Cinnamon RollsI bet you've never seen cinnamon rolls that are gluten-free! They come complete with a gooey center and sweet frosting so rich, you won't believe they're gluten free while you're enjoying them. 
Courtesy of That Recipe. 10. Zucchini FrittataThis no-fuss, highly adaptable recipe for zucchini frittata can be made on even the laziest of mornings. Add in extra veggies to make it even healthier—or, you know, add bacon. The choice is yours. 
Courtesy of Sass Magazine. 11. Sun-Dried Tomato, Olive & Feta QuicheWow, this savory quiche checks all my boxes. Sure, I like a sweet breakfast, but I love having a few different recipes in my Rolodex. Plus, the saltiness from the feta and the olives will offset the natural sweetness of the tomatoes for a perfectly-balanced combo. 
Courtesy of That Recipe. 12. Vegan Almond SconesThis scone recipe was developed with fall flavors in mind, but I think it could work for any time of year. It incorporates coconut cream, coconut oil and aquafaba to make the best-tasting vegan scones around. 
Courtesy of Style Canada. 13. Breakfast Skillet with Sizzlin' Canadian Turkey BaconThis one-pan dish will clean out your entire fridge in minutes and tastes so good, you'll want to run out and buy everything again for round two. 
Courtesy of Edible Ink. 14. Ricotta Vegetable QuicheAnother Sunday brunch, another quiche that I would love to learn how to make. This recipe works with regular cheese or dairy-free substitutes like cashew ricotta, so you've got options! 
Courtesy of Jawns I Cooked. 15. Huevos Rancheros with Chorizo and HominyHumble huevos rancheros get an upgrade courtesy of some spicy chorizo in this brunch recipe from Jawns I Cooked. Plus, you'll only have to clean one pan when you're done eating! 
Courtesy of Small Farm Big Life. 16. Gluten Free Tater Tot Breakfast CasseroleI love a meal that uses store-bought ingredients and makes them feel a little more fancy, like this delicious tater tot casserole. It can easily double as a dinner, too—talk about killing two birds with one stone. 
Courtesy of The Winged Fork. 17. Mom's Boiled Egg Chilly Fry RecipeThis is just like that old faithful slow-cooker recipe for game-day chili you already love—but now you can eat it for brunch, too! Need I say more? 
Courtesy of Ally's Kitchen. 18. Pancetta Breakfast SaladIf a salad is covered in tasty pancetta bits, is it really a salad? Yes—but it's a much tastier one! This version from Ally's Kitchen will make you reconsider the idea of eating your greens in the morning. 
Courtesy of I Hacked Diabetes. 19. Keto Quiche LorraineThis keto take on a classic quiche Lorraine will have you wishing you were sitting on a sun-soaked patio in the south of France—even if you're just in your tiny apartment on a Sunday morning. 
Courtesy of Aimee Broussard. 20. Spiced Pear Breakfast SandwichesSurprise your friends with your new top-of-the-line baking skills by serving up these pear breakfast sandwiches. They look like they took way longer to make than they actually did. 
Courtesy of Trendgredient. 21. Raspberry Brie TartletsFinishing off on a sweet note here with this recipe from Trendgredient. I mean, who wouldn't love some puff pastry in the morning? The mix of gooey cheese and tart berries is a match made in flavor heaven.
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