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Recipe: Walnut Chicken Tacos
Old El Paso’s invitation for me to attend the media preview of its “mini cantina” pop-up at the South Bank a few days back was coupled with an offer to try the newly launched Mini Stand N Stuff tortillas for myself and come up with my own recipe of stuff to put in them. Continue reading
Free Tacos | Old El Paso #MiniMexican Pop-Up at Gabriel’s Wharf
To celebrate the launch of Mini Stand N Stuff Tortillas, Old El Paso is giving away free tacos at a two-day pop-up on the Thames near Gabriel’s Wharf. Continue reading
Recipe: Surf ‘n’ Turk’ Prawn and Turkey Tacos
Inspired by a recent sit in at a British turkey cooking demo hosted by ace TV chef Phil Vicky, I gleaned a thing or two from him for my own home kitchen creations. I was particularly impressed when he showed his audience how turkey and prawns can be paired together for a really tasty combo. Here’s what I came up with: surf ‘n’ turk’ prawn and turkey tacos. Enjoy! Continue reading
Recipe: Garlic Prawn Tacos with Peach Salsa and Chipotle Pecan Sour Cream
Ready for taco night? My garlic prawn tacos with peach salsa and chipotle pecan sour cream are excellent. They’re easy to make too – and are perfect for a summer meal. The peach salsa is a nice seasonal twist on an old standard while the chipotle pecan sour cream adds depth of flavour and a bit of heat. Enjoy! Continue reading
Recipe: Prawn Dogs (aka Shrimp Puppies) with Creole Cocktail Sauce
Here’s my recipe for the prawn dog (aka shrimp puppy) a lighter version of hushpuppies that combines a seafood dish and its starchy side into one ultimate finger food item. Enjoy! Continue reading
Recipe: Buffalo Nut Quesadillas
My vegetarian Buffalo nut quesadillas are quick and easy to make and very tasty. The sort of vegetarianism applied in this recipes comes more from me being a lazy cheapskate than from any ethical or health-related concerns. The aim (which I think I achieved) was maximum flavour through minimum effort. That said, the dish is meat free and features a few superfood ingredients which are very nutritious. Continue reading