Chicken Tinga Tostadas

Cinco de Mayo is approaching fast and many of you are contemplating what to prepare for this special day. There are a lot of great Mexican recipes on this website, Tostadas were a nice change from tacos and the chicken tinga turned out to be delicious. What I like best about this recipe is it uses a lot of fresh ingredients instead of canned. The sauce is a mixture of roma tomatoes, tomatillos and various spices. I listed a few condiments which I think would go good with this recipe but you can add others as well. You can also used leftover cooked chicken for this recipe. Enjoy.

Grilled Fish Tacos

Grilled fish tacos are a healthy and light alternative to fried fish tacos. This recipe uses the grill so you don’t have to deal with batter or grease. This recipe consists of marinated grilled fish, a lime sour cream sauce and various condiments. What makes this recipe so amazing is the marinade. The marinade is a combination of orange juice, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, oregano, cilantro and onion. For the condiments, some classic fish taco condiments would be shredded cabbage, cilantro, and salsa verde. If you’re a fan of cheese, shredded Monterey jack would go great as well. Enjoy.

Shrimp Lo Mein

Shrimp Lo Mein is a Chinese noodle dish consisting of stir fried shrimp, pasta, and vegetables. Lo mein has always been one of my favorite things to eat at the Chinese buffet.  The shrimp is marinated in soy sauce, ginger, and garlic. If you do not like shrimp, chicken or beef will work as well. This is a simple Chinese recipe that nearly anyone can cook with ease. The recipe makes about 6 servings and can be easily cut in half if needed. Enjoy.

Cheeseburgers

There is nothing as good as making cheeseburgers on the grill. In this article explained how to make cheeseburgers using the grill. Of course, these can be done in the fry pan as well. A couple important tips for making perfect cheese burgers would be. First, make sure the burgers are well seasoned on both sides with freshly ground salt and black pepper. Second, make sure not to overcook the burgers. The internal temperate of ground beef should be 160 degrees. Third, resist the urge to press down on the burger patties while cooking. This will make all of the juices run out. There is nothing worse than a dry over cooked burger. These burgers include your typical condiments such as lettuce and tomato but what is special about this is the sauce. The burger sauce that goes on these burgers really kicks things up a notch.

French Dip Sliders

French dip sliders, just like the ones at Applebee’s! There is something about roast beef and Swiss cheese that is just amazing. This recipe uses deli roast beef so there is no need for a slow cooker. I know what you’re thinking, “but what about the Au Jus?” After all, what would French dips be without the Au Jus?  That won’t be a problem though because in this recipe you can make your own Au Jus without the use of a slow cooker. This process is done by simmering a few ingredients in a saucepan. These sliders make a great appetizer for parties or at home. Enjoy.