Showing posts with label Margarita. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Margarita. Show all posts

Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Recipe Creation: Exotic Mushroom Tacos






I usually find vegetarian tacos boring.  These tacos, on the other hand, are anything but that. They are juicy, hearty, and unbelievably flavorful.  I based the recipe on this Heidi Swanson recipe, and adapted it to my own tastes.  I also used tortillas that are a blend of corn and wheat.  I find that they don't break apart as easily and aren't as dry as corn tortillas, yet still have a great texture and corn flavor.  You can double or triple the recipe and easily feed a crowd.  Next, all you have to do is whip up some of these delicious margaritas, and you have yourself a party!

Serves 2

Ingredients:
  • 1 1/2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 tbsp. butter
  • 1/2 white onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 japaleño, seeded and chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, chopped
  • 6-8 oz. sliced exotic (or wild) mushrooms
  • 4 corn & wheat blend tortillas
  • sea salt
  • freshly grated parmesan

Directions:

-In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat.
-Add the onion, jalapeño, garlic and a pinch of salt.
-Sauté for a few minutes, or until the onion starts to turn light golden in color.
-Add the mushrooms and cook for another 5-6 minutes, or until browned.
-Turn on a separate burner and place the tortillas directly on the burner to warm.
-Once the tortillas begin to blister, remove from heat.
-Place the tortillas on plates and distribute the mushrooms evenly on each tortilla.
-Sprinkle each taco with grated parmesan cheese and enjoy immediately.

Sunday, March 11, 2012

Libation (Re)creation: The Tres (Agaves) Margarita



Tres (formerly Tres Agaves) can be quite the scene on a Friday or Saturday night.  You can always rely on their margaritas to take your night from good to epic and you rarely have a hangover the next day.  The key to their recipe is agave nectar.  Their margarita is very similar to the award-winning version at Tommy's Mexican Restaurantwhich also uses agave nectar.  Neither restaurant uses Cointreau, Triple Sec, or any gross mixes- just limes, tequila, and agave nectar.  Agave is light and not as caloric or sweet as straight sugar, which certainly helps your head (and waistline) the next day. You can make these margaritas with any type of decent 100% agave tequila but I prefer it with Partida Añejo tequila.  For the rim, you can use any coarse salt but I am partial to a chili salt called Tajin Clásico that I bought when I was in México.   Either way you serve them, they are guaranteed to be delicious, refreshing, and serious crowd-pleasers.  Olé

Makes: 1 solid Margarita

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz 100% Agave Tequila (blanco or añejo)
  • 2 oz fresh lime juice
  • 1 oz agave nectar
  • Kosher or Chili Salt (for rim)
  • Ice cubes

Directions:

Pour tequila, lime juice & agave nectar in a cocktail shaker with ice.

Moisten the outer rim of your glass with lime juice and lightly coat with salt.

Pour the margarita in your salt-rimmed glass over ice.

Enjoy responsibly ; )


Tres
130 Townsend Street
San Francisco, CA
(415) 227-0500
tressf.com