Subj : Re: Tex-Mex
To   : Ruth Haffly
From : Dave Drum
Date : Thu Jun 27 2024 04:53:00

-=> Ruth Haffly wrote to Dave Drum <=-

 DD> Actually Taco Bell started as Cal-Mex - along with the much better but
 DD> not so wide spread Taco Tico.

 RH> I've not seen that one but have seen (and eaten at) Del Taco in both
 RH> Las Vegas and greater Phoenix area. Don't recall seeing any in the Salt
 RH> Lake City area. IIRC, they're somewhat better than Taco Bell but not
 RH> greatly so. OTOH, both Rigoberto's and Filoberto's give you a burrito
 RH> that's made with a 12" tortilla and well filled; I usually end up
 RH> taking part of it to go.

Taco Tico has shrunken dramatically and is now privately owned and its
headquarters are in (of all places) Wichita, KS. Taco Bueno, OTOH ...

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 DD> One of my current favourite Mexican luch places, El Dorado, offers a
 DD> pork carnitas burrito with rice and beans, the burrito topped with a
 DD> drizzle of queso blanco sauce and pico di gallo. If I have that for
 DD> lunch, no supper for me. And maybe a nap mid-afternoon. It's a meal
 DD> and a half.

 RH> Now that sounds good! My favorite order at one of the better Mexican
 RH> places in WF is called Tierra y Mar (earth and sea). It's a generous
 RH> serving of yellow squash, bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, shrimp and
 RH> chicken on rice, with a cheese sauce. I'll usually eat maybe 1/3 to 1/2
 RH> and take the rest home.

Most places I'm a member of the "clean plate club". Except Sweet Basil 
Cafe. I proposed them for lunch one day and my friend, Les, declined.
"Too much food." he said. He's right, the portions are huge. I began 
my Trip Advisor review with "You'd better come hungry."  Bv)=

 DD> I gave my instant pot to my sister-in-law so I fake it using my Mom's
 DD> old pressure cooker and the usual kitchn stuff.

 RH> We have 2 non name brand instant pots, one for the camper, one for the
 RH> house. The pulled pork looks like it would be a good thing to try,
 RH> maybe make a batch to split between supper one night and freeze for
 RH> taking camping. We've got a couple more trips planned this year, may
 RH> try to do another one at some point.

 DD>       Title: Instant Pot Mexican Pulled Pork (Carnitas)
 DD>  Categories: Pork, Herbs, Chilies, Fruits
 DD>       Yield: 9 servings

I recently received a triple crock pot as a birthday gift. I appreciated
the thought. But it just doesn't fit my tiny kitchen, nor my non-existing
dining room. I'm going to ask around to see if I can re-gift it to some
feed the hungry program or soup kitchen.

Here's one that would work in the triple header. I'd leave off the okra
and substitute file' powder as the thickener.

MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06
 
      Title: Sausage & Chicken Gumbo
 Categories: Pork, Poultry, Vegetables, Herbs, Chilies
      Yield: 6 Servings
 
    1/4 c  A-P flour
    1/4 c  Oil
      4 c  Chicken broth; divided
     14 oz Rope smoked sausage; in 1/2"
           - slices
      1 c  Sliced okra; thawed
      1 sm Bell pepper; chopped
      1 md Onion; chopped
      1    Celery rib; chopped
      3 cl Garlic; minced
    1/2 ts Pepper
    1/4 ts Salt
    1/4 ts Cayenne pepper
      2 c  Coarse shredded cooked
           - chicken
           Hot cooked rice
 
  In a heavy saucepan, mix flour and oil until smooth;
  cook and stir over medium heat until light brown, about
  4 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook and stir
  until dark reddish brown, about 15 minutes (do not
  burn). Gradually stir in 3 cups broth; transfer to a 4
  or 5 qt. slow cooker.
  
  Stir in sausage, vegetables, garlic and seasonings.
  Cook, covered, on low until flavors are blended, 6-8
  hours. Stir in chicken and remaining broth; heat
  through. Serve with rice.
  
  Kael Harvey, Brooklyn, NY
  
  Makes 6 servings
  
  RECIPE FROM: https://www.tasteofhome.com
  
  Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives
 
MMMMM

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