Taco Rice was another of my staples on Okinawa. It was invented in the 1980's as a fast food for the servicemen. It is exactly what it sounds like. Rice topped with ground beef, lettuce, cheese, tomatoes or salsa and avocado. Lime wedges on the side for an extra burst of acid. They do use … Continue reading Let’s Taco’bout Rice
We are going back to our summer salad state of mind. This is one of my favorites as it combines fresh tomatoes and corn. Is there anything better than a fresh veg salad? I don't think so. This is probably the easiest of all the salads as well as being tasty! 4 cups fresh corn … Continue reading Basil, Feta and Corn Salad
Pepper Jack and Black Bean Tostadas with Southwest Lime Crema and Spicy Pico de Gallo. I am always excited for veggies and this was a chance to try black beans as the main protein! I didn't really make any changes to their recipe except to pickle some of the red onion in the way we … Continue reading We Went Meatless!
Garlicky Soy-Glazed Chicken Tacos with Cabbage, Pickled Cucumber and Lime Crema. I chose this meal because I knew I could do a couple of extra things to make these tacos really sing! We have talked about my love for Korean and Japanese food and I have started dipping my fingers into Thai so I have … Continue reading Hit You With The Best Taco
Pork and Pineapple Tacos with pickled onion and lime crema. I know I said we were going to talk about chicken but these tacos have been on my mind since we had them and I am thinking of making them again so this is a refresh for me and an introduction for you! What they … Continue reading The wind cries “Tacos”
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