Corn Tortilla with Flower Petals
Posted by: Vanessa on: October 1, 2009
Corn Tortilla with Flower Petals Recipe
1 lb masa flour
4 tsp salt
cold water
edible flowers (petals only)
1. Mix together flour and salt in medium mixing bowl. Slowly add water, as needed, and knead gently until a smooth dry masa is formed.
2. Remove small piece, roll into a ball (about half size of a golf ball). Continue to do so until all masa is used. Next, take a tortilla press and between 2 pieces of plastic, place a masa ball and press half way.
3. Now open, remove plastic from show side of tortilla, lay petals on half-pressed tortilla, recover with plastic, and finish pressing. Remove tortilla and place it between 2 pieces of wax paper.
4. Continue process until all masa is used. On a warm griddle remove 1 piece of wax paper and place raw tortilla on griddle. Cook on one side until golden brown, about 45 seconds, then turn over and cook for 1 more minute; serve.
Servings: 20
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1/20 of a recipe (0.3 ounces).
Percent daily values based on the Reference Daily Intake (RDI) for a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition information calculated from recipe ingredients. One of the recipe’s ingredients was not linked. This ingredient is not included in the recipe nutrition data.
Amount Per Serving
Calories 20.81
Calories From Fat (9%) 1.81
% Daily Value
Total Fat 0.22g <1%
Saturated Fat 0.03g <1%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 465.4mg 19%
Potassium 17.09mg <1%
Total Carbohydrates 4.35g 1%
Fiber 0g 0%
Sugar 0g
Protein 0.53g 1%
Recipe Type: Appetizer, Brunch, Side Dish, Snack
Source
Author: John Sedlar, Abiquiu Restaurant, Santa Monica, CA.
Source: Tortilla Industry Association
Web Page: www.tortilla-info.com
Carrot Raisin Salad
Posted by: Vanessa on: September 25, 2009
Carrot Raisin Salad Recipe
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tbsp. honey
- 1 tbsp. frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
- 1 tbsp. lime juice
- Grated zest of 1 medium orange
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 8 medium carrots, peeled and shredded
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1/3 cup cashews, chopped
- For Dressing: In small bowl, combine sour cream and milk. In separate small bowl, combine honey, orange juice, lime juice, orange zest and salt; add to sour cream mixture. Stir until blended; set aside.
- In large bowl, combine carrots and raisins. Add dressing; toss to coat well. Cover, refrigerate 30 minutes.
- Just before serving toss salad and sprinkle with cashews.
Serves 8
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Chill Time: 30 Minutes
Total Time: 40 Minutes
Delicious Macaroni Salad
Posted by: Vanessa on: September 24, 2009
Delicious Macaroni Salad Recipe
- 16 oz. elbow macaroni
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp. cider vinegar
- 1/2 tsp. granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- Cherry tomatoes for garnish
- Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt. Drain in colander; rinse under cold water. Drain.
- Remove stems and seed red and green peppers. Chop and set aside.
- For dressing: In large bowl, mix mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, salt and black pepper until blended.
- Add macaroni, celery, bell peppers and onion. Toss well.
- Garnish with cherry tomatoes.
Serves 6
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Total Time: 30 Minutes
Clam Chowder
Posted by: Vanessa on: September 24, 2009
Clam Chowder Recipe
- 1 can (5 oz.) whole baby clams, undrained
- 1 large potato
- 1 small onion
- 2/3 cup evaporated milk
- 1/8 tsp. white pepper
- 1/8 tsp. dried thyme
- 1 tbsp. butter
- Drain clams and reserve juice. Add enough water to juice to measure 2/3 cup.
- Peel and chop potato. Chop onion. In large saucepan, combine clam juice mixture, potato and onion. Bring to boiling on high heat.
- Reduce to medium low heat. Simmer 10 minutes or until potato is tender.
- Add milk, pepper and thyme. Increase to medium high heat. Cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add butter.
- Cook 5 minutes or until chowder begins to thicken, stirring occasionally. Stir in clams. Cook 5 minutes or until clams are firm, stirring occasionally.
Serves 2
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes
Total Time: 35 Minutes
Shrimp Scampi
Posted by: Vanessa on: September 24, 2009
Shrimp Scampi Recipe
- 6 tbsp. butter
- 4 1/2 tsp. olive oil
- 1/3 cup onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- 6 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1/8 tsp. white pepper
- 1 1/2 lbs. large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/3 cup cooking sherry
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Hot cooked rice
- In large skillet, melt butter on medium high heat. Stir in olive oil. Saute onion, parsley, garlic and white pepper 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.
- Add shrimp. Cook on high heat 5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, stirring frequently.
- Add sherry and lemon juice; mix well.
- Cook on medium heat 10 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Serve over rice.
Serves 3
Prep Time: 25 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Total Time: 45 Minutes
Salmon Croquettes
Posted by: Vanessa on: September 24, 2009
Salmon Croquettes Recipe
- 2 tbsp. butter
- 3 tbsp. flour
- 1 1/4 cups milk, divided
- 1 tsp. cider vinegar
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
- 1 can (14 3/4 oz.) salmon
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 pkg. (5 1/2 oz.) potato chips, crushed
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 can (10 3/4 oz.) cream of celery soup
- 1 tsp. dried dill
- In small saucepan, heat butter until melted. Add flour, stirring until blended. Cook until mixture begins to bubble, stirring constantly. Stir in 1/4 cup milk and vinegar. Cook until thickened, stirring constantly. Add salt and pepper; mix well.
- Drain salmon. Discard any skin and bones. Flake into a medium bowl. Stir in sauce.
- Divide salmon into 8 equal portions. Form into desired shape. Dip each portion into eggs; coat with potato chips.
- In large skillet, heat oil on medium high heat. Fry salmon until browned, turning once. Drain.
- For dill sauce: In small saucepan, combine soup, remaining milk and dill; mix well. Bring to boiling, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to a simmer. Cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Serve with salmon.
Serves 4
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Total Time: 35 Minutes
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