Sunday, February 22, 2015

Orange Julius: Orange Delicious

Easy to make.
You kids will have fun with an old favorite.


Ingredients

Orange Juice
Ice
Vanilla Extract
Milk
Sugar
Vanilla Ice Cream (Optional)

In a blender, add 2 cups OJ, 4-6 drops vanilla extract, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 cup of milk, and if you would like 3 scoops of ice cream. Take the top off the blender as you are blending. Now here is the key, add the ice one cube at time. You probably will use 6-8 ice cube. Use enough to have a familiar consistency.  The ice cream is optional, however kids enjoy the consistency and flavor better with ice cream.

Saturday, February 21, 2015

Breakfast Burritos - Quick And Easy

Breakfast burritos and quick and easy to make.
Here is what you will need:

1/2 doz eggs
1/3 cup whole milk (Or any slimmer milk is fine)
1/2 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese
Salsa Recipe - Or canned salsa
Sausage Optional
Bacon Optional
Medium Sized Tortillas


Whip the eggs and add the milk. Next add the salsa and cheddar cheese. Scramble your eggs.
In a separate pan or microwave - warm the tortillas until soft.

In the center of the burrito you add the scrabbled eggs. Roll the burrito and it's that easy.
You can add sausage or bacon to your burrito. Try different variations. Absolutely great for breakfast on the run.

Enjoy!

Friday, February 20, 2015

Carnitas Pork - Sooooo Good!

This is just dad cooking on this recipe. My son is not a fan of Carnitas yet. He will be after we try this tonight.
 
Pork Carnitas - One of my favorites. It will be yours too.
I am making some on my son's birthday weekend.
He will surely love them in burritos and tacos.
In my opinion, one of the best meats regarding flavor.
And thanks to the crock pot, you can make it in 15mins.
 
 
Ingredients
  • 1-2 lbs of pork
  • 1 onion, coarsely chopped
  • 1 tsp Chili powder
  • 1 tsp of Cumin
  • 2 tbsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 Mandarin oranges - (Throw in the rinds when juiced into the crock pot)
  • 1 tsp of olive oil
 
Mix all the ingredients in a crock pot. Slow cook for 6-8 hrs. Occassionally fluff the pork for tenderness to encourage shredding and flavor throughout the day if you can. When finished, completely shred with a fork and let the juices immerse themselves.
 
Final step: Pan Frying
 
 Pan frying is the key to taste. Set your stovetop to medium high and quickly brown the meat. Do not overcook. Make a pancake - fry for a min and flip. You will see the browning to ensure it is correct. You want the pork to be crisp on the ends.
 
Some recipes call for broiling. While healthier, you lose something in my opinion. 
 
Uses: You can use carnitas pork for tacos, nachos, enchiladas, and burritos.
Cuisine: MexicanServes: 10 - 12
 
For a garnish on your tacos - mince onions cilantro and dash with a spritz of lime juice.
Also, make your own taco shells. It is just a thin coat of oil in a pan and a slight browning of a tortilla shell. Roughly 30-45 secs on each side. Delicious!!!!
 
Enjoy