A Spoonful of Sofrito: 17 Gloriously Messy Nachos to Try in NYC!

A Spoonful of Sofrito: A pinch of advice that will add a lot of flavor to your life.

17 Gloriously Messy Nachos to Try in NYC!

Sofrito Lovers,

I love my Nachos messy, guacy, sour creamy, meaty, drippy, and fucking delicious!  If you're like me, then you will consider the Eater.com article below, 17 Gloriously Messy Nachos, a blessing from the most gracious and generous Foodie Gods!

I'm planning to visit Calexico, Tortilleria Nixtamal, and Empellon Al pastor in the very near future to check out their freshly made and mountainous nacho plates!  Look out for that YouTube video review!

Go taste for yourself! ¡Buen provecho!

17 Gloriously Messy Nachos to Try in NYC
From loaded sports-bar varieties to surprisingly refined takes 

by Paul Schrodt Mar 22, 2018, 11:09am EDT

 Nachos are not quite Mexican and not quite American. Reportedly invented just over the border from a U.S. military base, they’re a true hybrid food, endlessly customizable and beloved by just about everyone. While the Southwest is still king of nachos, the options in New York are diverse and worth tearing through from one cheese-coated platter to the next. These are the city’s supreme nachos, from sports-bar grub to more haute variations.

Note: This list is arranged geographically, north to south.

Check out the article here!

A Spoonful of Sofrito: A recipe for Turkey Picadillo!

A Spoonful of Sofrito: A pinch of advice that will add a lot of flavor to your life.

A recipe for Turkey Picadillo!

Sofrito Lovers,

Now that David is back home, I've become a weekend Top Chef again!  Last night, I decided to cook up a Turkey Picadillo (Spiced Ground Turkey made Cuban style) for my BearBear!  He spent 6 months on tour, hopping from hotel to hotel, eating room service fare, fast food, and take out!  Needless to say, my poor Bear needs some home cooking STAT!

This recipe from Platings and Pairings really hit the spot, my Bear loved it! There's nothing like cooking for my bear!  Seeing his eyes light up when its done and watching him enjoy every bite makes all the shopping, lugging around, preparing, cooking, and serving all the more satisfying.  

Nothing makes me happier than making sure that David has a belly full of good food!  Watching him clean the kitchen and washing the dishes after dinner is a pretty close second!

Check out the Turkey Picadillo recipe below and make it for your significant other-they'll love it!  Go taste for yourself!  ¡Buen Provecho!

TURKEY PICADILLO 

PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES 

COOK TIME: 15 MINUTES 

TOTAL TIME: 25 MINUTES 

SERVINGS: 6 SERVINGS

AUTHOR: PLATINGS & PAIRINGS

Ground turkey is simmered in a blend of spices, olives, capers and golden raisins for an authentic treat that takes less than 30 minutes.Print

INGREDIENTS

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 1/4 pounds Foster Farms Organic Ground Turkey

1 yellow onion minced

1 red bell pepper chopped

4 cloves garlic minced

2 leaves bay

½ cup white wine or dry vermouth

1 oz can tomato sauce 

1/3 cup chopped pimento stuffed green olives plus 1 tablespoon brine

1/3 cup yellow raisins

½ cup canned black beans

1 tablespoon capers

2 teaspoons cumin

1/2 teaspoon cayenne or to taste

Salt and pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the turkey with salt and pepper and cook until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Drain the turkey and set aside in a bowl.

Return the same skillet to the burner, and reduce the heat to medium. Add the onions, bell pepper, garlic and bay leaves. Cook, stirring occasionally until the onion is softened and translucent. Return the cooked turkey to the skillet, and add the wine, tomato sauce, olives and brine, raisins, black beans, capers, cumin, and cayenne. Simmer for 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. 

Serve warm with rice, or as a taco stuffing.