Easy Birria-Style Beef Tacos

Easy Birria-Style Beef Tacos – Birria-style tacos are all the rage in Southern California. These are so easy to make. Throw ingredients in a big pot and simmer all day. Serve with dipped and toasted corn tortillas, Oaxaca cheese and luscious dipping sauce. Dip, bite, repeat. Yum! – olive oil, boneless chuck roast (may sub…

Creamy Avocado Salsa on The Grand Quesadilla

Newport Beach, California Fresh sea air, blue skies and a warm breeze welcomed us to Newport Beach in July. Our sole mission for the day was to celebrate our granddaughter, Emily, for her seventh birthday. It was just the three of us to explore the Orange County coast and pamper our girl. What a grand…

Albondigas Soup

Mission Viejo, CA K.O. And I are avid collectors of colorful Fiesta dinnerware. Fiesta and Southwest cuisine have a particularly appealing synchronicity. What could be more appetizing than our Albondigas Soup in Fiesta? This is a typical meal at home, RoadTripFlavors-style. Click on the photo below to link to the recipe. Albondigas Soup – –…

K.O.’s Southwest Barbecue Sauce

[wpurp-searchable-recipe]K.O.’s Southwest Barbecue Sauce – – butter, onion (sweet, chopped), garlic (minced), cider vinegar, chili powder, oregano (dried), ground mustard, ketchup ((we prefer Heinz)), dark brown sugar, Jack Daniels Whiskey ((or any other whiskey or bourbon)), chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper (freshly ground ), smoked paprika, Melt the butter in a heavy stockpot,…

Southwest Salad

This recipe calls for a vinaigrette with Southwest flavors. Use a store-bought or try our homemade Southwest Vinaigrette. Southwest Salad – – Romaine lettuce (washed, dried and chopped), corn (cooked, kernels removed from cob), radishes (washed and sliced), avocado (ripe, diced), Hatch Chile (roasted, skin and seeds removed, diced), cilantro (stems removed, chopped), Southwest Vinaigrette…

Southwest Vinaigrette

Southwest Vinaigrette – – cider vinegar, red onion (minced), salt, black pepper (freshly ground), chile powder, honey, garlic powder, olive oil, In a small jar, combine the vinegar and onion. Set aside for 15 minutes to soften the onion. Add the remaining ingredients and shake until combined.; – Southwest Vinaigrette 12345 Votes: 1 Rating: 3…

Hatch Chile Bean Dip

Never buy a can at the grocery store again! This recipe calls for Taco Seasoning. Use store-bought or make your own. Here’s a link to  RoadTripFlavors Taco Seasoning. Hatch Chile Bean Dip – – refried beans (homemade preferred, or 1 15 oz. can), taco seasoning (store-bought or homemade (see link above)), salt, black pepper, Hatch…

Pico de Gallo

Pico de Gallo – – Roma tomato (diced, not too ripe), cilantro (stems removed and chopped fine), red onion (diced), jalapeño pepper (seeds and veins removed, diced fine), lime (2 or 3 limes), salt and pepper ( to taste), Combine all ingredients in a glass bowl.  Cover and let stand at room temperature for at least…

Yucatan Pork Tacos

Yucatan Pork Tacos – – orange juice, achiote seasoning (available in Mexican markets or online), oregano (dried ), cider vinegar, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, pork (tenderloin, cut into 2” cubes), Add the pork to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, preferably more.; Transfer the pork and marinating liquid into a heavy Dutch…

Pickled Onions for Yucatan Tacos

Pickled Onions for Yucatan Tacos – – cider vinegar, oregano, salt, black pepper, cumin (ground ), garlic powder ((use fresh garlic, if preferred)), red onion (peeled and sliced), salt, Make the pickling liquid by combining the vinegar, oregano, salt, black pepper, cumin and garlic in a glass bowl.; Peel and thinly slice the red onion and…