Jac o' lyn Murphy: taco night
Showing posts with label taco night. Show all posts
Showing posts with label taco night. Show all posts

Tuesday, March 14, 2017

Mexican Chocolate Taco Pies

What do you do when Taco Tuesday and Pi Day collide?
You make Mexican Chocolate Taco Pies of course!

These are actually easy as PIE to make and so much fun for any fiesta.
Round won ton wrappers are perfect for the Taco Shell/Pie Crust...

I lightly fry them in butter on the stove, 
then mold them on a tented book covered in foil...

Then they are ready to fill...

whip...

top...

and eat...



Mexican Chocolate Taco Pies

For taco shell pie "crust"
-You'll need package of round won ton skins, available at most grocery stores in refrigerated produce section - I used mini ones but you can use the larger egg roll size as well and cut into rounds (use a bowl, place upside down on skin and cut around with a knife).
-tent a small book with rounded spine and cover with foil.
-heat a teaspoon of butter in a small sauce pan over medium heat.  One at a time, lightly fry the skin until it starts to brown, turning over as soon as first side browns.  It will take less than a minute for them to be ready.  Once it is brown but still pliable, remove from heat and quickly place over foil covered book.  Use a paper towel to help mold over into "taco shape".  Let cool a few minutes and you are ready to fill.

For Filling
-honestly the easiest chocolate filling is a high quality pudding mix but we use Petit Pot Dark Chocolate Pot de Crèam.  You can either spoon it in or pipe it with a ziploc baggie.
-then top with whipped cream and shaved Mexican Chocolate.



Monday, January 9, 2017

Taco Night Jalapeño Garlic Carrots


I love those Mexican pickled carrots that you often see at taquerias.
They are the perfect fresh bright side dish
 and I've got a quick roasted version to kick taco night up a notch...

Just a few simple ingredients...

tossed in a roasting dish...

with a touch of lemon...

and Olé!


Jalapeño Garlic Carrots

12-15 petite carrots, peeled (multi colored is fun if you can find them)
1 clove of garlic, chopped
1 jalapeño, thinly sliced (remove seeds if you are afraid of spice)
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
olive oil to coat
dash of salt

Toss all ingredients but the vinegar together in a baking dish and roast in a 350 degree oven for about 20 minutes, until they are cooked yet still slightly crisp.  Remove from oven, let cool slightly then top with vinegar and another dash of salt.  Serve warm or room temperature.



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