Month: August 2018

You want to make good food? Start with good food. I do this in 2 ways.
August 25, 2018

You want to make good food? Start with good food. I do this in 2 ways.

In the summer, I have a garden. I believe this passion stems from my grandma, Evelyn. Growing your own food is one of the most satisfying feelings, and it’s actually pretty easy. My garden isn’t too sophisticated. I got plants from my local home improvement …

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Homemade Meatballs
August 11, 2018

Homemade Meatballs

35 minutes || My rating: 10/10 || Difficulty: Easy These meatballs are great for a party or for some awesome spaghetti and meatballs. This recipe yields 30 large meatballs.  Mix all the following together until blended, but do not over mix: 2 pounds ground beef …

Appetizer, Dinner
Texas Breakfast Tacos
August 6, 2018

Texas Breakfast Tacos

45 minutes || My rating: 10/10 || Difficulty: Moderately easy

I was recently in Austin, TX and I fell in love with their breakfast tacos and needed to add it to my recipes to frequently make. My husband and I even had them this morning! Recipe yields 6-8 tacos. 

1. Roast potatoes

  • Dice 3-4 large potatoes (I prefer red potatoes, but any potato is fine) in ½ inch-1 inch chunks. Add to a large bowl, diced potatoes, 3 tablespoons of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of chili powder, 1 tablespoon of cumin, 1 tablespoon of paprika, 1 tablespoon of garlic powder, 2 tablespoons of salt, and 1 tablespoon of black pepper. 
  • Mix ingredients until the potatoes are covered evenly with the seasonings. Dump onto 1-2 greased sheet pans. Pro-tip: For best results, do not overcrowd your sheet pan. You want your potatoes to cook evenly, so they need some space.
  • Bake at 375 degrees for 45 minutes until browned and fork tender inside.

2. Scramble eggs

  • Crack 8 eggs into a medium size mixing bowl. Add ¼ cup of water or milk to the eggs. Pro-tip: adding milk or water will result in a fluffier egg – milk will be more rich. Mix vigorously until the liquid is mixed into the eggs and all the yolks are broke. Add a pinch of salt and pepper to taste to season your egg mixture. 
  • In a pan on medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon of butter, once melted, add the egg mixture. After about 1 minute, continuously stir with a rubber spatula until the egg is fully cooked (there should be no browning). Remove from the pan to avoid additional cooking. 

3. Add cheese to your eggs

  • I love to use american cheese for this because I love that salty creamy texture it gives, but I think a shredded taco mix cheese or pepper jack would be excellent as well. 

4. Put potatoes, eggs, and cheese in a warm tortilla

  • It’s critical to use a warm tortilla! No one wants all these delicious fillings with a cold tortilla. The best way is to turn on your gas stove and put your tortillas right on the flame. Continuously turn the tortilla to get even browning and charring, but don’t let it get on fire! The next best way (and fastest) I have found is put them in the microwave for 15-20 seconds until they are warm. 
  • Add all your filling (potatoes, eggs, and cheese) into your tortillas. 

5. Add additional toppings, if desired

  • This part is up to you, add what you love! My recommendations: sour cream, salsa verde, Frank’s Red Hot, lime & cilantro vinaigrette, Chipotle sauce, bacon or sausage, steak and mushrooms, and/or avocado.
Breakfast