Carnitas

Carnitas are basically just Pork Roast tacos. I don't claim that this is authentic, but its still tasty.

Leftover Pork Roast or BBQ
cilantro, chopped
onions, chopped
hot sauce to taste
corn tortillas

optional:
radishes
lettuce


Warm the pork and shred it, putting it on top of two warmed corn tortillas. The pork really likes to bust through tortilla walls. Top with cilantro and onions and hot sauce. It is an easy leftovers meal.

The grill

As spring arrives, don't underestimate how much better an easy gas grille can make your life. I don't have time to deal with charcoal after work, and so many grilled things are wheat free because breading doesn't do so well outside of its deep fried haven...

Filing away until I have time

I ran across both of these recipes today and wanted to save them here until I had time to try them myself.

First off is guajillo-dressed sweet potatoes from Scott Belan at Needs More Garlic. I had to google guajillo peppers, but it turns out they are those black leathery ones. His criticisms of Mexican Everyday actually make me want to read it more. My kitchen is being renovated, and I haven't had a full working kitchen in a few years.

Second is Pad Thai from Helen Jane. I often order Pad Thai and end up wishing I had ordered something different. I feel like its too oily, or the tofu is overcooked, or something is missing. I'm hoping if I make it myself I can overcome these problems.