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Mar. 28th, 2019 04:20 pmTomorrow there's a potluck at the solar observatory. I've made chili and chipotle shredded chicken tacos. And I'm going to be baking a lemon cake with chocolate fudge frosting. Russet is working, but I'll set some aside for her before I go.
I went a bit different with the chili. It's a good recipe that I've used for ages. 2 lbs beef, 2 onions diced fine, 1 bell pepper, several spices and a chili powder blend that I've concocted, 15 oz can black beans, 14 oz cans of tomato pure and petite diced tomatoes. Add two cans of beer, preferably one of Guinness and one IPA, and you're off to the races.
First, I made it with shredded pork instead of beef. I think I like it a little better. But the big difference was in the chili powder. You see, the chipotle chicken tacos calls for a tablespoon of chipotle chilis in adobo sauce. The problem is that they come in a can and you're using very little of the can, and it molds quickly if you don't use it fast. So I decided last night when making the chili to go ahead and pull out the tablespoon for the tacos, mince it, and set it aside. Then mince the rest of the chipotles and use THAT in place of the chili powder.
The end result was quite good! My wife thinks the heat level is perfect, though I think it's on the mild side. So if there's any surviving after tomorrow night, I'll split it, heat up my half and add some more chili powder and leave hers mild. It makes for great nachos or quesadillas or Frito pie (gotta remember to get more Fritos).
Today I made the chipotle shredded chicken tacos, came out very good. I think I need to add more butter and orange juice, though.
Then I had an idea! Tonight I'm going to be making the cake: a lemon cake with Meyer lemons, they'll sit in the fridge overnight and I'll decorate them tomorrow with a chocolate fudge frosting.
My idea: how about a chocolate cake with an orange icing! I kind of like the symmetry. But I don't know if I'll have the time to bake a second cake tomorrow, a lot will depend on what I get done tonight, plus I forgot to get soft taco shells and some Roma tomatoes, so I need to head down to Alamogordo and do a little supply run. That's the one thing that absolutely sucks living 20 minutes from the closest grocery store! If you make a mistake on your shopping, it's going to bite you in the butt.
I went a bit different with the chili. It's a good recipe that I've used for ages. 2 lbs beef, 2 onions diced fine, 1 bell pepper, several spices and a chili powder blend that I've concocted, 15 oz can black beans, 14 oz cans of tomato pure and petite diced tomatoes. Add two cans of beer, preferably one of Guinness and one IPA, and you're off to the races.
First, I made it with shredded pork instead of beef. I think I like it a little better. But the big difference was in the chili powder. You see, the chipotle chicken tacos calls for a tablespoon of chipotle chilis in adobo sauce. The problem is that they come in a can and you're using very little of the can, and it molds quickly if you don't use it fast. So I decided last night when making the chili to go ahead and pull out the tablespoon for the tacos, mince it, and set it aside. Then mince the rest of the chipotles and use THAT in place of the chili powder.
The end result was quite good! My wife thinks the heat level is perfect, though I think it's on the mild side. So if there's any surviving after tomorrow night, I'll split it, heat up my half and add some more chili powder and leave hers mild. It makes for great nachos or quesadillas or Frito pie (gotta remember to get more Fritos).
Today I made the chipotle shredded chicken tacos, came out very good. I think I need to add more butter and orange juice, though.
Then I had an idea! Tonight I'm going to be making the cake: a lemon cake with Meyer lemons, they'll sit in the fridge overnight and I'll decorate them tomorrow with a chocolate fudge frosting.
My idea: how about a chocolate cake with an orange icing! I kind of like the symmetry. But I don't know if I'll have the time to bake a second cake tomorrow, a lot will depend on what I get done tonight, plus I forgot to get soft taco shells and some Roma tomatoes, so I need to head down to Alamogordo and do a little supply run. That's the one thing that absolutely sucks living 20 minutes from the closest grocery store! If you make a mistake on your shopping, it's going to bite you in the butt.
