I love making fish tacos, especially during these sweltering summer days and nights. The crunch of the deep-fried fish and the sweet coolness of the mango salsa and coleslaw satisfied my craving for something refreshing with layered flavors.
The Basics
- Flour tortillas
This seafood dish created by my Auntie May has a big bold taste of smokey oyster sauce, ginger and cilantro. I’m pretty sure the name was a spontaneous creation when I asked what the name of this dish was.
Making your own chicken broth has so many benefits. First of all, it’s cheaper than buying cans or boxes from the store. Also it’s a very thrifty way to use spare chicken bones if you de-bone your own chicken. Also you can add your own flavor, such as roasted garlic.
I love asparagus. My dad would blanch the spears and then drizzle melted butter with a sprinkle of salt. Wow, even typing that brings a smile to my face.
Since asparagus is in season and is cheaper this time of year, I wanted to experiment a bit. I made this dish this year for Easter and it has fast become my cousin Sheryl’s favorite dishes.
This is a great way to make a dessert if you aren’t a great baker, like me. It’s super easy and simple, and the great thing is that people will think you made it from scratch!
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