Carne Guisada Tacos

Carne Guisada Tacos are a tasty and filling Mexican dish made with tender stewed beef and a tasty tomato-based sauce. Add your favorite toppings to your tacos to make a tasty meal.

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs beef stew meat
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can 14 oz diced tomatoes
• 1 cup beef broth
• 2 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper optional
• Flour tortillas
• Toppings of your choice e
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Instructions:

In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat

Add the chopped onion and minced garlic

Saut until the onion becomes translucent

Add the beef stew meat and cook until browned on all sides

Stir in the diced tomatoes, beef broth, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper if using

Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 1

5 to 2 hours, or until the meat is tender and the sauce thickens

Warm the flour tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave

Serve the carne guisada in the tortillas, and top with your choice of toppings

Enjoy your delicious Carne Guisada Tacos

Tickety Brew Wine Pairing

Enjoy a wonderful experience when you pair Tickety Brew wine with food. This pairing is a great way to enjoy a variety of tastes and textures. The wines rich and complex notes go well with the unique tastes of artisanal cheeses, savory charcuterie, and fresh fruits. Great for having people over or just relaxing at home on a Friday night.

Ingredients:

• 1 bottle of Tickety Brew wine
• Selection of artisanal cheeses e
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• Assorted charcuterie e
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• , prosciutto, salami, chorizo
• Crusty bread or artisanal crackers
• Fresh fruits e
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• , grapes, figs, apples
• Nuts e
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• , almonds, walnuts
• Honey or fig spread optional

Instructions:

Put the fruits, nuts, bread or crackers, cheeses, charcuterie, and cheeses on a large serving platter or board

Do not close the Tickety Brew wine bottle right away

Give it some time to breathe

Put the wine into glasses that are ready to be served

Tickety Brew wine goes well with the different kinds of cheese, charcuterie, fruits, and nuts

Take a sip of wine with each bite

Vietnamese Chicken Vermicelli Salad

This bright and refreshing Chicken Vermicelli Salad will take you to the flavors of Vietnam. There is tender grilled chicken, vermicelli noodles, a lot of fresh herbs and vegetables, and a zesty fish sauce dressing on top of it all. Great for a healthy, light meal.

Ingredients:

• 200g vermicelli noodles
• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1 carrot, julienned
• 1 cup fresh bean sprouts
• 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
• 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, crushed
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp fish sauce
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• Lettuce leaves for serving

Instructions:

Cook vermicelli noodles according to package instructions, then rinse with cold water and drain

Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then grill or pan-fry until cooked through

Slice into thin strips

In a small bowl, combine minced garlic, fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, and red pepper flakes to make the dressing

Adjust to taste

In a large bowl, toss together the cooked vermicelli noodles, sliced chicken, cucumber, carrot, bean sprouts, mint leaves, and cilantro leaves

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat all the ingredients evenly

Serve the Vietnamese Chicken Vermicelli Salad on a bed of lettuce leaves and garnish with crushed roasted peanuts

Enjoy

TORCHED CLOUD-LIKE MARSHMALLOW

These burnt marshmallows resemble clouds and are great on their own or in smores. Theyre a delightful treat with a crispy torched exterior and a light and fluffy texture.

Ingredients:

• 4 cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup corn syrup
• 1 cup water
• 4 envelopes unflavored gelatin about 3 tablespoons
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Powdered sugar for dusting
• Cooking spray for greasing
• Propane torch for torching
• Food coloring optional

Instructions:

Mix the gelatin and half of the water in a big mixing bowl

Give it ten minutes or so to bloom

Place the corn syrup, granulated sugar, and the remaining 1/2 cup of water in a heavy-bottomed saucepan

Stirring constantly, cook over medium-high heat until the sugar dissolves

Put a candy thermometer inside the saucepan and bring the sugar mixture to a boil without stirring until it reaches the soft ball stage, which is 240F 115C

Microwave the bloomed gelatin for about 30 seconds, or until it turns liquid, while the sugar syrup is heating up

Slowly incorporate the hot sugar syrup into the gelatin mixture using a stand mixer set on low speed

Because the syrup is very hot, proceed with caution

Once the mixture is thick, glossy, and has tripled in volume, turn the mixer up to high and beat it for ten to fifteen minutes

Mix in the salt and vanilla extract, beating for an additional two minutes to ensure everything is well combined

To achieve the desired color, add food coloring if desired, and mix until it is evenly distributed

Dust a 9 x 13-inch baking pan with powdered sugar after greasing it with cooking spray

Using a greased spatula, smooth the top of the marshmallow mixture after pouring it into the prepared pan

Allow the marshmallow to cure for at least four hours, or over night, at room temperature

After the marshmallow has set, cut it into the desired shapes with a knife or cookie cutters

To keep the cut marshmallows from sticking, dust them with powdered sugar

Gently burn the marshmallows surface with a propane torch until the desired level of toastiness is achieved

Use caution when handling the flame

Serve right away or save to make smores or other sweet treats

Savor your marshmallows that resemble burning clouds

Mixed Berry Popsicles

On hot summer days, these mixed berry popsicles are a great way to cool off. In order to make them, fresh berries, creamy Greek yogurt, and a little honey are mixed together.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups mixed berries strawberries, blueberries, raspberries
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup almond milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

In a blender, puree mixed berries and honey until smooth

In a separate bowl, mix Greek yogurt, almond milk, and vanilla extract until well combined

Layer the berry puree and yogurt mixture into popsicle molds

Insert popsicle sticks and freeze for at least 4 hours or until solid

To remove popsicles from molds, run them under warm water for a few seconds

Gluten-Free Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili

This gluten-free slow cooker white chicken chili is perfect for game day or any cozy gathering. Its hearty, flavorful, and incredibly easy to make. Simply toss everything into the slow cooker and let it simmer away until youre ready to serve

Ingredients:

• 1
• 5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 cans 15 ounces each white beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup diced onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can 4
• 5 ounces diced green chilies
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust to taste
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
• Sliced avocado, for garnish
• Lime wedges, for serving

Instructions:

Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker

Add white beans, diced onion, minced garlic, diced green chilies, chicken broth, ground cumin, dried oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper

Stir to combine ingredients

Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until chicken is cooked through and tender

Remove chicken from slow cooker and shred with two forks

Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed

Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh cilantro, sliced avocado, and lime wedges

Sweet and Spicy White Cheddar Sloppy Joes Burger

These Sweet and Spicy White Cheddar Sloppy Joes Burgers combine the classic flavors of sloppy joes with the cheesy goodness of a burger. The sweet and tangy sauce with a hint of spiciness pairs perfectly with the savory burger patty, making it a delicious and satisfying meal.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 1/2 cup diced bell pepper red or green
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust to taste
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 4 hamburger buns
• 4 slices white cheddar cheese
• Butter for toasting buns
• Optional toppings: lettuce, tomato, pickles

Instructions:

Warm up the ground beef in a big pan over medium-high heat until it turns brown

As it cooks, break it up into little pieces

It will take about 5 minutes of cooking after adding the diced onion and bell pepper to the pan for them to get soft

Add Worcestershire sauce, yellow mustard, chili powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper, and mix well

Keep cooking for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the sauce gets thicker and the flavors blend

Set your grill or grill pan over medium-low heat while the sauce is simmering

Cover the buns in butter and toast them on the grill until they turn golden brown

Cover the burgers with a lid or foil and put a slice of white cheddar cheese on top of each one

This will melt the cheese

Put a big spoonful of the sweet and spicy Sloppy Joe mix on the bottom half of each toasted bun to make the burgers

You can add lettuce, tomato, and pickles as toppings if you want to

On top of the Sloppy Joe mix, put the cheesy burger patty

Cover with the top half of the bun

Let your guests eat their Sweet and Spicy White Cheddar Sloppy Joes while theyre still hot