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…

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,…

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…

Sunday Sauce

Sunday Sauce – – olive oil, onion (grated), garlic (minced), oregano (dried), basil (Dried), red pepper flake, black pepper, bay leaves, thyme, tomato (whole, 28 oz. can, diced small, juice retained), tomato sauce (15 oz. cans), tomato paste (6 oz. can), salt and pepper (to taste), Heat the olive oil in the pot with the…

Italian Meatballs

Italian Meatballs – – olive oil, onion (minced and crushed), breadcrumbs, milk, egg (beaten), oregano, parsley (dried ), thyme, Parmesan cheese, beef (ground), cayenne pepper, garlic powder, salt and pepper (each, to taste), Heat the olive oil in a skillet and cook the diced onion for several minutes until tender and translucent. Cool. Soak the…

Grilled Chicken Gyros

Grilled Chicken Gyros – – Greek-Spiced Chicken: chicken (cooked, cut to bite-sized pieces), olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, Gyros: flatbread (or pita), chicken (Greek-spiced ), tomato (sliced into wedges), iceberg lettuce, red onion (thinly sliced), potato (French fried, cooked and golden brown), Tzatziki (see recipe index), In a mixing bowl, combine…

Empanadas

Empanadas – – Empanada Dough: water, Kosher salt, all purpose flour, butter (unsalted), egg (beaten with1 tbsp. water), Chicken and Vegetable Filling: olive oil, onion (chopped), paprika, cumin, red pepper flakes, oregano, jalapeño pepper (chopped), tomato (chopped), zucchini (chopped), carrot (chopped), chicken (cooked, cut into ½ “ cubes, ), tomato juice (if needed), salt and…

Chimichurri Sauce

Chimichurri Sauce – – parsley (fresh, removed from stems and chopped finely), oregano (fresh), garlic (chopped to a fine paste), olive oil, white wine vinegar, red pepper flakes (or to taste), sea salt, black pepper (fresh ground), Place the parsley, oregano and garlic in a food processor and pulse to chop.  Drizzle half the olive…