I propose that we start, what I like to refer to as, a Spotlight post. These so called "Spotlight Posts" should be an opportunity to highlight certain items that you're diggin on. Without further ado, I give you- Corn Tortillas.
Corn Tortillas
So if you haven't used fresh corn tortillas for anything you are missing out. They have great flavor and add a little something extra to your tacos, enchiladas, and what have you. Biggs by me carries them, make sure to get the fresh ones, re-hydrating the dry ones is a waste of money. I've made simple chicken tacos with just grilled chicken, quac, and pico di gallo. I've also made steak tacos with carmelized onions, goat cheese, and habanero salsa. If you use them for tacos just stick them in a saute pan over medium-high heat for about 20-30 secs on each side and keep them warm in foil. Last night I made some chicken enchiladas. I used this Tyler Florence recipe for the enchiladas, except I used roasted pablanos instead of the canned chilis http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/tyler-florence/chicken-enchiladas-recipe/index.html. I used this Emeril recipe for the sauce using Ancho and New Mexican chili powders http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/easy-enchilada-sauce-recipe/index.html. So get out there and get yourself some Corn Tortillas!
I like the spotlight idea. Corn tortillas are the bomb. Where do you find New Mexican Chili Powder? don't say jungle jims because its too far away.
ReplyDeleteSorry dude, but Jungle Jims. But according to Google, there is a Penzey's in Cbus
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Columbus, OH 43220-4032
(614) 442-7779
I also like the spotlight idea. Make your own chili powder with fresh ground chilies; it's far superior. Go to the Penzey's Jeff referenced and buy whole chilies, they have great ones there. Dried chilies should look and feel like dried fruit, and I can't seem to find good quality ones at regular grocery stores. Urban - don't you make your own homemade corn tortillas? Those sound great to me.
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