A Spoonful of Sofrito: Goya Carne Asada Tacos!

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

Goya Carne Asada Tacos!

Sofrito Lovers,

Saturday is Cinco de Mayo and nothing says Cinco de Mayo celebration then...Tacos!  I'm sure you thought I was going to say Tequila, but NO!  It's about yummy food, not that nasty beverage.  Yes, you read correctly: NASTY!

I know I've just started a war, but I don't care!  tacos are what make this holiday worthwhile!  Check out the recipe posted below from Goya and make a tray of delicious Carne Asada Tacos for your celebration!  And if you must, serve them with some Tequila....eeewww!

Watch, then go taste for yourself! ¡Buen Provecho!

Carne Asada Tacos

Ingredients

1½lbs. flank or skirt steak, trimmed of excess fat

1bottle (24.5 oz.) GOYA® Mojo Criollo

½ white onion, very finely chopped

¼cup finely chopped fresh cilantro

2 limes, one juiced (about 2 tbsp.), the other cut into wedges

½tsp. salt

1tbsp. GOYA® Corn Oil

12 GOYA® Corn Tortillas

Directions

Step1 

Cut steak into ½" pieces; transfer to a large non-metallic bowl or deep dish. Pour Mojo over steak, making sure all pieces are completely submerged; cover and transfer to refrigerator. Marinate at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours. Bring steak to room temperature 30 minutes before cooking; drain and discard marinade.

Step2 

Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together white onion, cilantro, lime juice and salt until combined; cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

Step3 

Using a paper towel, pat steak dry. Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add steak, making sure not to crowd pan; cook in batches, flipping occasionally, until dark golden brown and cooked through, about 5 minutes per batch; transfer to serving platter; tent with foil to keep warm.

Step4 

Heat large griddle, cast-iron skillet, or another heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add enough tortillas to cover the surface of griddle; leaving some space between each tortilla. Cook, flipping once, until very lightly charred, warmed through and pliable, about 30 seconds per batch; transfer tortillas to tortilla holder, a foil packet, or clean dish towel to keep warm.

Step5 

To assemble tacos, fill the tortilla with meat; garnish with reserved onion-cilantro mixture. Drizzle with taco sauce, if desired. Serve with lime wedges.

Watch a Carne Asada Taco DIY YouTube Video

A Spoonful of Sofrito: Mozzarella and Marinara Chip Tasting!

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

Mozzarella and Marinara Chip Tasting!

Sofrito Lovers,

Check out my Mozzarella 'n Marinara Chips tasting video!  Will I like it?  Will I gag?  Check it out and see!

Watch my video, share, subscribe, click notifications, and become an online Sofrito Lover!

Go taste for yourself!  ¡Buen Provecho!

 

 

A Spoonful of Sofrito: Can These 8 Americans Handle Caribbean Food?

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

Can These 8 Americans Handle Caribbean Food?

 

Sofrito Lovers,

Food makes us laugh, especially when you watch people try a cuisine for the first time.  I love watching the trepidation, fear, and then relief as people taste something new.  I enjoy their bravery and willingness to try a dish that's totally out of their repertoire of food.  It's funny and inspiring!  Every time I watch a tasting video it makes me want to explore a new food culture!

Check out the BuzzFeed video below, as a bunch of Americans try various Caribbean dishes.  I hope it inspires you to get out there and try some delicious Caribbean fare!

Watch, learn, and laugh, then go taste for yourself!  ¡Buen provecho!

 

 

A Spoonful of Sofrito: The Bronx Is Where You’ll Find NYC’s Best Pizza!

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

The Bronx Is Where You’ll Find NYC’s Best Pizza!

 Sofrito Lovers,

Only the best comes out of the Boogie Down Bronx!  We've got the Yankees, Pelham Bay Park, and the dopest Little Italy of all.  We're the cradle of Hip Hop, Salsa, and Boogaloo!  We also have the best Pizza in NYC!  Yes, you read that right: The Best Pizza in NYC!

I know that last statement is as controversial as Trump and the Russian involvement in the election, but it's nonetheless true!  Check out the article below, from Chowhound.com, and go get yourself a little slice of heaven from one of the amazing places he writes about.  I love the pizza at Mangia's and Crosby's, it's spectacular!

After a few slices at these places, you'll unequivocally agree that the best pizza in NYC is in the Bronx-take that Brooklyn!

Go taste for yourself! ¡Buen provecho!

The Bronx Is Where You’ll Find NYC’s Best Pizza

by Ian Levenstein
Published 3 months ago

New York City is huge. The five boroughs of Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island, and The Bronx could easily be tentpole cities of their own if you were to place them in the middle of another state. Here in New York, they form a massive 302.6 square mile behemoth of a city. To navigate this beast, the MTA has buses and subways that go pretty much everywhere if you try hard enough (even Staten Island, with its ferry service). In my 34 years living in New York City, I know for a fact there are places that I have yet to see or experience properly. Up until a little more than a year ago, outside of trips to Yankee Stadium, The Bronx was one of my blind spots. Then I started dating a girl who lives there. To be specific, she resides in the Pelham Bay area, which is really only accessible via one subway line: the 6 train. From where I live, about a half hour’s walk from Coney Island, one of the southernmost areas of Brooklyn, my trip can take at least an hour and 45 minutes via public transportation. To say the least, I’ve gotten through some good books, comics, podcasts, and long Candy Crush sessions over these last few months. But you know what made these long trips so worth it, outside of the promise of seeing my girlfriend, who if she’s reading this, I absolutely appreciate so very much? The pizza.

Check out the rest of this article here!

A Spoonful of Sofrito: Chesapeake Bay Crab Spice Chip Tasting Video!

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

Chesapeake Bay Crab Spice Chip Tasting Video!

Sofrito Lovers,

Check out my latest chip tasting video!  Will I like Lay's Chesapeake Bay Crab Spice chips or will I think they're disgusting?  Only one way to find out!

Go taste for yourself!  ¡Buen Provecho!

A Spoonful of Sofrito: The delicious Boiled Peanut Mystery!

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

The Real Origins of the Boiled Peanut!

 

Sofrito Lovers,

Peanuts are an amazing culinary treasure!  Originally from Latin America, they were exported to Africa by Spanish and Portuguese colonizers and then brought to the U.S. via the Trans-Atlantic African slave trade.  Now, they're grown around the world, adding their unique flavor and texture to various dishes.  What an amazing little legume!

Check out the article below from Seriouseats.com and learn about the complex origins of the classic and beloved southern style boiled peanut!  Go taste for yourself!  ¡Buen provecho!

The Real Origins of the Boiled Peanut

Robert Moss

Summer heat means it's time to haul out the big pot to boil some peanuts. Yes, boiled peanuts have a season, though boiled peanuts have become such an iconic, year-round Southern food, most wouldn't know.

They're so iconic, in fact, that they've acquired the power to ascribe a shorthand Southernness to almost anything they touch. Just as countless airport concessionaires transform any run-of-the-mill fast food—burritos, pizza, ham-n-cheese sandwiches—into a breakfast item by simply adding scrambled eggs, chefs have figured out that you can Southernize any fine-dining dish by tossing in a handful of boiled peanuts. Combine them with another Southern ingredient or two, and the effect is even better.

Check out the rest of the article here!

A Spoonful of Sofrito: Homemade Butter Chicken!

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

Homemade Butter Chicken!

Sofrito Lovers,

Sunday night is this Top Chef's time to shine!  As you know, I am the King of Sunday night dinners and not to sound too immodest, I crushed it last night! See the photo above, that's homemade Butter chicken and it was wonderful!  

Butter Chicken is a popular Indian dish and it's a breeze to make in a crockpot. I found the recipe on one of my favorite YouTube Channels OnePotChef and despite needed a little more chili powder, it was a delicious success.  Once again, I got the David Baida (BearBear) seal of approval!  What better accolades could I ask for?

Check out the video below and make yourself a crockpot full of deliciousness! Go taste for yourself!  ¡Buen Provecho!