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.

A Spoonful of Sofrito: The Untold Truth Of The McRib!

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

The Untold Truth Of The McRib!

Sofrito Lovers,

To my eternal shame, I love the McRib!  Yes, it's true, I, the enemy of all fast food, can't help but bend to the will of the McDonald's unending public relations campaign to make us all McRib aficionados!

Whenever this salt filled hyper-processed nightmare of a sandwich makes it back on the Mikey Dee's menu, I'm the first in line to dine.  Please don't think less of me!  I love the taste of Frankenstein pork sandwiches!  

Check out the video below from Mashed and check out the interesting history of this much demanded, yet barely understood sandwich...God, help us all!  Go taste for yourself!  ¡Buen Provecho! 

A Spoonful of Sofrito: A Dad and Daughter Take a Culinary Tour of Yankee Stadium!

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

A Dad and Daughter Take a Culinary Tour of Yankee Stadium!

Sofrito Lovers,

When I was a kid, my father used to take me to Yankee Stadium to enjoy some father-son bonding, live baseball, and to eat!  Okay, that last part was more me than him!  All jokes aside, I loved the stadium fare!  The hot dogs, burgers, fries, beer, and pretzels were all lit-as the kids would say!  My mouth is salivating just writing about it.  

I can remember my father being impressed at my appetite, which didn't make any sense to me because as a kid I used to forego the Happy Meals at McDonald's because I wanted Big Macs instead.  I've always had an adult appetite...and the body to match.

Reading the article below from Chowhound.com brought back a lot of happy memories of my Papi.  I never learned to like Baseball, but sharing a soda and a beer with my father while cheering for our hometown heroes was always wonderful.

Check out the article below and go taste for yourself! ¡Buen Provecho!

Beyond Cracker Jacks: A Dad and Daughter Take a Culinary Tour of Yankee Stadium

BY JESSICA GENTILE

Historically, no sport is associated with food as much as baseball. Hot dogsand peanuts are almost as integral to a game as bats and gloves. Cracker Jacks even get a lyrical shout out in seventh inning stretch anthem, “Take Me Out to the Ballgame.” And that song was written in 1908! Of course concession offerings have come a long way from plain frankfurters, and in recent years have reached the fanciest levels of haute cuisine. You can even buy trendy tuna poké balls at Dodger Stadium or sophisticated oysters at Fenway Park.

Check out the rest of the article here!

A Spoonful of Sofrito: Panda Express's Orange Chicken!

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

Panda Express's Orange Chicken!

Sofrito Lovers,

As much as I detest fast food, I can't deny the popularity of Panda Express's signature Orange Chicken or how yummy it is.  Yes, I admit to tasting and enjoying the world famous Orange Chicken!  How could I not?  My partner is one of Panda Express's biggest fans.  David loves that damn Panda Bear more than he loves me, his BearBear!  

The first time I tried Panda Express was in California, where it's more popular, while on vacation to see my in-laws.  David was dying to have lunch there and insisted I taste their signature Orange Chicken to see what I thought. He raved about it incessantly, there was no way I'd be leaving Cali without eating there once.

Despite the sticky texture and super sweet taste, I did enjoy it with the Chow Mein and steamed veggies.  It's not my favorite Panda protein, but I see the appeal.  It's reminiscent of General Tso's chicken, but with a tangier acidic flavor to it.

When I first saw the Tasty video below I knew I had to post it.  I'm sure many of you would love to learn how to make some Orange Chicken at home!  Check it out and try it out!  Go taste for yourself!  ¡Buen provecho!

A Spoonful of Sofrito: People Try New York Chopped Cheese For The First Time!

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

People Try New York Chopped Cheese For The First Time!

Sofrito Lovers,

The Chopped Cheese has become the hottest food trend to come out of Harlem in a long time!  Simply put, this ground beef hamburger hero has become the talk and taste of the town.  

Check out the video below, from Pero Like, and see how some non-New Yorkers like the infamous Chopped Cheese.

Watch and go taste for yourself!  ¡Buen Provecho!

A Spoonful of Sofrito: Win a Once-in-a-Lifetime Trip to Morocco!

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

Win a Once-in-a-Lifetime Trip to Morocco!

 

Sofrito Lovers,

Get into this amazing contest! The geniuses at SeriousEats.com are sponsoring a "Win a Once-in-a-lifetime trip to Morocco" contest!

Check out the information below and sign up!  You never know! You might be spending your summer vacay sipping wine in Casablanca or munching on some Ma'akouda (fried potato pancakes) in Marrakesh!

Give it a try!  Fortune favors the bold!  Go taste for yourself! ¡Buen provecho!

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