Cuisine Corner

[krebs303]

I will assume you mean the more tex-mex version.

Beef Machaca

In the wheat fields and cattle ranches of Sonora, Mexico, we can find culinary history that is a major influence in Tex-Mex cuisine today. In Sonora, wheat flour tortillas and traditional Machaca come together to make burritas. They are an everyday type of taco there.

Machaca in its traditional form is the Mexican equivalent of beef jerky. It is basically beef that has been marinated, cooked, shredded and dried. The drying process preserved the beef, made it easy to pack on the trail, and it also gave the machaca a unique texture when prepared in the traditional fashion. In Tex-Mex cuisine, an adapted version of the traditional machaca is a staple that can be served alone with tortillas and taco fixings.

 

[fatandfast]

machacha..where it is combined with eggs and oil/chicken broth(?) I have seen them make it a small cafes and taco shops (Robertos,ect) I have always enjoyed it on a plate, with beans and rice to be pinched up with tortillas or in a burro w a fist full of cheese before rollin' it up. Thanks for posting it. La Estancia in TJ used to be ride halfway point for a few of us..breakfast and then home..alternate between Huevos Ala Mexicana..one you don't see on the CA border is Albondigas Soup..in Phx, Tucson you can find it. Doing a S.Cal race trip in May..even if my form is off my diet will be on..place in Chula Vista (a women's name?) for Camaronnes Ranchero or Diablo ..Mariscos Marisol..?

 

[krebs303]

Chicken Leg Quarter with Mushroom Gravy, Bubble and Squeak?

 

[krebs303]

Rib-eye Steak stuffed with Garlic Marinated Mushrooms and Blue Cheese, Fried Potatoes with Onions, Honey Glazed Carrots

 

[kelvedon wonder]

Actually I could murder this just now after 6 weeks of dieting:

Possibly with these as a starter:

with plenty of vinegar, obviously. My husband swears that you have to be weaned on this stuff to enjoy it (he wasn't). Anyone else been able to eat jellied eels without gagging?

 

[rickshaw]

In Denmark

Actually I could murder this just now after 6 weeks of dieting:

Possibly with these as a starter:

with plenty of vinegar, obviously. My husband swears that you have to be weaned on this stuff to enjoy it (he wasn't). Anyone else been able to eat jellied eels without gagging?

eels with a shot of aakavit, beer chaser, round the group by turns... don't remember what the eels tasted like.... don't remember much.. skol

 

[kelvedon wonder]

Sounds like my kind of party!!

 

[krebs303]

Roast Pork, Sauerkraut with Apple, Onion, Garlic and Cloves

 

[krebs303]

Chicken Chow Mein

 

[krebs303]

Pan Fried Meatballs, Penne Pasta in Mozzarella/Romano Cheese Sauce. Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing and Pickled Beets

 

[craig1985]

krebs, your not a former chef by any chance (IIRC you used to run a catering company)?

 

[krebs303]

I did catering out of my house for a couple of years. I took some cooking and baking classes and watched a lot of cooking shows on TV. Not to mention all the books I bought.
I did not like prostituting my art for money. So I decided writing a cookbook would be better.
Well I have pics and I have recipes but no pics of recipes or recipes of pics
But the new plan is either YouTube or live stream cooking show.

Grilled Pork Chop, Spinach, Sweet Potatoes

 

[Cobblestoned]

Roast Pork, Sauerkraut with Apple, Onion, Garlic and Cloves

You forgot the Kartoffelpüree.

We call this smoked pork "Kassler", and traditionally we eat it with Sauerkraut and Kartoffelpüree.

 

[krebs303]

You forgot the Kartoffelpüree.

We call this smoked pork "Kassler", and traditionally we eat it with Sauerkraut and Kartoffelpüree.

No potatoes
Not smoked just slow roasted in the oven. And canned sauerkraut smuggled into Mexico from the US.
Maybe this would be more to your liking

Königsberger Klopse, mashed potatoes, dandelion,tomato and onion salad.

 

[Cobblestoned]

No potatoes
Not smoked just slow roasted in the oven. And canned sauerkraut smuggled into Mexico from the US.
Maybe this would be more to your liking

Königsberger Klopse, mashed potatoes, dandelion,tomato and onion salad.

Ahhh yes, you can add Karpern(capers) to this.
I like it more with rice - and without salad.

Salad is for

btw, my Mr.Cat eats Gurken. I always throw them off the baker's sandwiches. He likes them.

 

[krebs303]

yes it had capers my favorite part,
I'm from California, we eat salad with everything

 

[krebs303]

I chopped habaneros and garlic added a little BBQ sauce and marinated the breasts. There was plenty of heat

 

[krebs303]

Rib-eye Steak, Stuffing, Broccoli Salad with Onion, Carrots, Raisins and chopped Almonds and Cashews

 

[darkcloud]

My wife is Japanese so we frequently eat Japanese food. Besides that, I love it all.
Korean, Thai, Vietnamese, Persian, Mexican, Italian, Greek. Every country has something fantastic to offer.
Moving to California all those years ago truly was eye opening from a gastronomic standpoint.

 

[krebs303]

The one thing I miss about living in Los Angeles is the variety of food.

 

[mewmewmew13]

AAAaah! You are all making me hungry and I have to figure out what to make for dinner tonight! I am vegetarian, not vegan, but rest of family will eat meat....so I prefer to grill it outside. Anyway, those are beautiful pix Krebs..

 

[krebs303]

Ham and Cheese Frittata, Hash Browns and Toast

 

[krebs303]

Chile Colorado, Refried Beans, Pico de Gallo, Homemade Tortillas

 

[krebs303]

Thai Stir Fry with Sweet Chili Sauce and Peanuts

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[krebs303]

Thai Stir Fry with Sweet Chili Sauce and Peanuts