Gourmet Caterers Orange County

April 26, 2011

Mahi Fish Tacos

While surfing today, I came upon this recipe.  It sounded good to me so I thought I’d see if anybody else thinks it tastes good.

The ultimate taco recipe: a double-decker taco with a soft flour tortilla wrapped around a crispy corn taco shell, giving them a crazy texture.

My Oh Maui Fish Tacos

1/4 cup vegetable oil

  • 1 jalapeño chile, seeded and finely chopped
  • 1 small red onion, one-quarter finely chopped, the remainder thinly sliced
  • 1 clove garlic, grated or finely chopped
  • One 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and pepper
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce
  • Juice of 2 limes, plus 2 teaspoons grated peel
  • 1/2 head red cabbage, shredded
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped cilantro (a generous handful)
  • Four 6-ounce mahi mahi fillets
  • 8 corn taco shells
  • 1 cup crème fraîche or sour cream
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    Directions:

    1. In a medium skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add the jalapeño, chopped red onion and garlic and cook for 4 minutes. In a small bowl, mash the black beans with the cumin and season with salt and pepper; cover.
    2. In a large bowl, combine 2 tablespoons oil with the honey, hot sauce and lime juice; season with salt and pepper. Add the sliced onion, cabbage and cilantro; toss.
    3. Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium. Coat the fish with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and the lime peel. Cover and grill the fish, turning once, for 8 minutes.
    4. Warm the taco shells and tortillas on the grill. Spread a few spoonfuls of mashed beans (stir 1 to 2 tablespoons hot water into the beans if too thick) on the outside of the tacos, and wrap a tortilla around each one, pressing to adhere.
    5. Flake half a piece of fish into each taco shell and top with some cabbage slaw. Serve 2 tacos per person, with the crème fraîche and extra slaw on the side.

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    April 18, 2011

    Easy Do Ahead Brunch Dish

    Are you like me?  Always trying to come up with something new to feed your family?  I found this recipe online and think I’ll give it a try at our next family brunch.  I’d love you to offer me any other suggestions you can share.  Send them to me at nancy@gourmetcaterers.net.  Also, let me know what you think about this recipe?
    Hash Brown Potato and Egg Bake
    1/2 lb bacon, chopped
    1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
    1 bag (30 oz) frozen country-style shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed, patted dry
    2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
    1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
    9 large eggs
    1 1/4 cups milk
    1 container (8 oz) sour cream
    1 teaspoon salt
    1 teaspoon ground mustard
    1/4 teaspoon pepper
    1/2 cup cornflake crumbs or panko bread crumbs
    2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
    1. Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13×9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
    2. In 10-inch skillet, cook bacon and onion over medium-high heat about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until bacon is crisp and onion is tender; drain on paper towels.
    3. In large bowl, toss bacon mixture, potatoes and cheeses. Spoon into baking dish. In same bowl, beat eggs, milk, sour cream, salt, mustard and pepper with fork or wire whisk until well blended. Pour over potato mixture.
    4. Bake uncovered 35 minutes. In small bowl, toss cornflake crumbs and butter. Sprinkle over casserole. Bake 10 to 15 minutes longer or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.
    Makes                        12 servings

    July 5, 2009

    Barmitzvah weekend in Orange County

    Gourmet Caterers had a very successful weekend in Orange County with a Shabbos dinner  for 100 guests and a Saturday kiddush lunch  for 200.Friday night dinner was Garzpacho soup, served to the guests place, with a challah roll.  A stuffed chicken breast with wine sauce and mushrooms.  Turkish eggplant stew with onions and tomato, a spinach salad served to their place.  Caramelized potatoes, baby grilled vegetables accompanied the meal.  For dessert they had fruit strudelserved with parev cream, chocolate cup with mousse, and a chocolate Babke.Saturday Lunch- served on baugette slices - egg and tuna salad,smoked salmon and cream and cheddar cheese all beautifully garnished.  Poached salmon served with tangy relish and dill cream.  An assortment of salads, creamy potato, oriental cabbage, exciting green salad and others, assorted cold cuts and cut up roasted chickens Chopped liver and melba toasts.  For dessert it was a  ice-cream cart with every topping available, and a selection of petite cakes and pastries..

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