Tag: Guacamole

Shrimp Tostados

Shrimp Tostados

A Tostada is simply the whole tortilla fried crispy, rather than cut into triangles like the chips. And they are perfect for building everything you would in a taco, only flat. Tostados or any taco type meal is especially easy if you have an authentic…

Carne Asada Fries

Carne Asada Fries

Originating in San Diego; Carne Asada Fries (meaning grilled meat) is piled onto French Fries instead of the usual tacos or nachos; along with the usual suspects, Pico de Gallo or Salsa, Guacamole or Avocado, Jalapeño Crema, Queso or Salsa Verde….And just about anything else…

Carne Asada for Tacos

Carne Asada for Tacos

Carne Asada simply means grilled meat. We layered it on a corn tortilla, with the freshest toppings. San Diego is given credit for thinking of piling Carne Asada on French Fries, with the usual Mexican toppings – Pico de Gallo, Guacamole, Queso, Jalapeño Crema, Pickled…

Peri Peri Chicken Wings

Peri Peri Chicken Wings

Nando’s Peri Peri Sauces come in various degrees of spiciness; we like the “Hot” for a bit of heat and flavour. There are Nando’s Restaurants in Virginia, Illinois, Washington, D.C., and Maryland. Marinate any type of chicken with the skin on and bake/grill.

Nachos

Nachos

Friday night finger foods are one of our favourite meals! Celebrate the end of the week and nibble away.

Guacamole

Guacamole

In our house, Guacamole is made when the avocado is ready. If you bring home a bright green avocado, watch it closely and pounce when it is at its perfection! It will look dark green and be softer to the touch. To test the avocado,…