Television Feasts

I am a home cook who backyard gardens and has a serious closet addiction to the Food Network. I envision visiting the world in my own kitchen.

From Julia to Giada, I am a bi-product of the quirky world of anything food television. At age 10 I wanted to lunch with Julia; at 12 I thought sitting at Graham Kerr's table would be bliss; in college I was a diligent voyeur student of Jeff Smith's; and as a newlywed I envisioned myself being Martha. Then the sky opened up and violin music played in the background when I discovered an entire family of food shows on the blossoming food network. Twenty years later I am still a home chef with a backyard garden, yet in my head I am a trained chef who has eaten her way around the world, tasted all things exotic, competed in many challenges, judged the best of the best, and have a circle of friends which includes Emeril, Bobby, Rachael and more. I like to learn and challenge myself simply for the pleasure of all things food. I am a student of the University of Food Network and my textbooks, exams and extra-curricular activities all stem from channel 39.


Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Steak Tacos with Grilled Pineapple Salsa, and Sauteed Radishes with Spinach

The bounty of the Summer officially started today!  I picked spinach, radishes and lettuce in abundance.
I made a large traditional tossed salad along with the tacos and radish salad.  Dinner definitely felt like the beginning of summer.

Steak Tacos with Grilled Pineapple Salsa
printable recipe

1/2 lb. bottom round steak sliced against the grain in thin strips
whole wheat tortillas
Queso Fresco
Limes
Lettuce, chopped



Salsa:
4 Slices of Fresh Pineapple, grilled (see yesterday's recipe: Grilled Pineapple) and chopped
1/2 c. red onion, chopped
1 c. chopped tomato
1/2 lime, juiced
1/2 tsp. honey
1/4 tsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp. cumin
pinch of salt

In a large skillet heat a small amount of oil on high heat.  Season the beef strips with salt and pepper.  Quickly stir fry the strips until cooked through.

In a small bowl combine the pineapple, onion, tomato, lime juice, honey, and spices.

Heat a dry skillet on medium heat.  Heat the tortillas one at a time for 15 seconds, turning once.

Assemble the taco with steak, salsa, chopped lettuce and queso fresco cheese.


Sauteed Radishes with Spinach
printable recipe

1 bunch of radishes, trimmed and sliced
1/4 c. thinly sliced red onion
1/2 lemon, juiced
5 ounces of fresh spinach
salt and pepper
Saute the radishes and onion in a skillet with a drizzle of olive oil.

Add the lemon juice, spinach, salt and pepper to taste.
Cook until spinach is wilted.
Salad can be served immediately of chilled.

No comments:

Post a Comment

Thank you for visiting my blog. I appreciate your support in following my food challenge!